United Way of Greater Houston creates opportunities for every person in our community to thrive. At the heart of our work is ensuring the safety net by providing life-saving services to meet our neighbors’ most basic needs, like food and shelter. We are here to support families and individuals when they are going through crises, like job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. And, we create a pathway to self-sufficiency and success for our neighbors and our community. We provide the tools, resources and education for families to achieve financial stability and independence, for children to succeed in school and in life and for veterans to rebuild their lives after returning from service. Every day of the year, 24-hours a day, we are the voice of help and hope for those who call our 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. And, we bring stakeholders and our community together to address the most pressing needs in our area, improving the quality of life for everyone in our region. We do it all strategically, transparently and with a focus on results. Join us. www.unitedwayhouston.org

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy. We are a team of more than 80 subject-matter experts headquartered in Houston with offices in New York and Washington, D.C. We work in four key issue areas: health, criminal justice, public finance, and education.

IFMA is the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in more than 100 countries. This diverse membership participates in focused component groups equipped to address their unique situations by region (136 chapters), industry (16 councils) and areas of interest (six communities). Together they manage more than 78 billion square feet of property and annually purchase more than US$526 billion in products and services. Formed in 1980, IFMA certifies professionals in facility management, conducts research, provides educational programs and produces World Workplace, the world's largest series of facility management conference/expos.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, a United Way agency, is one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the country serving more than 35,000 girl members and 14,000 adults in 26 southeast Texas counties. For more information,

The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) is dedicated to enhancing the interests of the oil-and-gas and geothermal drilling and completion industry worldwide. Membership is open to any company involved in oil and gas exploration, drilling or production, well servicing, oilfield manufacturing or other rig-site services. IADC’s contract-drilling members own most of the world’s land and offshore drilling units and drill the vast majority of the wells that produce the planet’s oil and gas. IADC’s membership also includes oil-and-gas producers, and manufacturers and suppliers of oilfield equipment and services. Founded in 1940, IADC’s mission is to improve industry health, safety and environmental practices; advance drilling and completion technology; and champion responsible standards, practices, legislation and regulations that provide for safe, efficient and environmentally sound drilling operations worldwide. Through conferences, training seminars, print and electronic publications, and a comprehensive network of technical publications, #IADC continually fosters education and communication within the upstream petroleum industry.

Embracing a mission of connecting the world of applied geophysics, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) is a not-for-profit organization supporting more members worldwide. Inspiring the geophysicists of today and tomorrow, SEG's long-standing tradition of excellence in education, professional development, new business generation, and engagement cultivates a unique community platform that encourages collaboration and thought leadership for the advancement of geophysical science around the world. Founded in 1930, headquartered in Houston, TX and with regional offices in Tulsa, OK, Dubai, UAE and Beijing, China, SEG is a global society dedicated to enhancing the present and future of applied geophysics.

St. Hope Healthcare is an innovative federally qualified community health center offering comprehensive medical, dental, vision, podiatry, behavioral health, nutritional counseling, case management, community prevention, pharmacy and clinical research. The health center has 6 locations serving the Houston community and surrounding rural counties.

The Sam Houston Area Council serves approximately 25,000 youth in 16 southeast Texas counties through the dedicated service and leadership of over 10,000 adult volunteers. Scouting is completely funded by the generosity of those who believe in its mission. Support of Scouting provides programs, services, professional support, as well as year-round outdoor programs -- all designed to lead youth to lifelong values, service, and achievement. Scouting teaches values and the importance of having strong beliefs, making good choices and striving for the highest of ideals. At every regular meeting, a Scout recites the Scout Oath, which reminds Scouts of their duties to God, their country and their communities. The Scout Law pledges young men and women to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Scouting teaches practical first aid skills, swimming, canoeing, backpacking and camping, as well as a love and respect for the outdoors. Scouting teaches kindness -- and urges Scouts to do a good turn daily for others. The Sam Houston Area Council's services area includes the following counties of Southeast Texas: Austin, Brazos, Burleson, (portion of) Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, (portion of) Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, and Wharton.

The Houston SPCA was founded in 1924 and remains Houston's oldest and largest Animal Protection Organization. Completely privately funded, we are proud to serve more than 100,000 animals annually. We stand by our mission to improve and protect the lives of animals in our community and to alleviate their suffering and abuse. Join us and support our work through adoption, donating, volunteering, and reporting cruelty.

Our mission is to engage the whole person with the whole gospel of Jesus Christ anywhere, anytime, with anybody.

The Chinese Community Center is a United Way agency located in Southwest Houston. Our mission is to bridge East and West by enriching families with educational, cultural, and social service programs. We specialize in conducting education and social service programs that help new immigrants settle into their new communities and acculturate, gain personal independence and economic self-sufficiency, and quickly become able participants and productive, contributing members of American society. Each year, the Chinese Community Center serves more than 20,000 people from all over the Greater Houston area. Our programs are open to people of any race or ethnicity. Services are provided in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. For more information about our programs and events, visit ccchouston.org.