OUR VISION We envision a world in which every child is safe and healthy. OUR MISSION We strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being. DePelchin Children’s Center believes that every child deserves to be safe and healthy. An accredited foster care and adoption agency, DePelchin serves the most vulnerable children and families in Texas and works to break the cycles of abuse and neglect. Our approach to caring for children integrates prevention, foster care, adoption and post-adoption programs to improve the mental health and physical well-being of children who are at risk of entering or are in the State’s child welfare system. Founded in 1892, DePelchin is a nonprofit organization with locations throughout Houston and across Texas and gratefully receives support from individuals, foundations, corporations, government grants and the United Way. Visit www.depelchin.org to learn more.

Founded in 1946, Easter Seals Greater Houston serves individuals with ALL types of disabilities, as well as their families. Through a staff of over 240+ professionals, we serve more than 12,500 families annually through direct services in Houston and surrounding counties and reach over 24,000 monthly through our program websites. Easter Seals Greater Houston, Inc. is a non-profit corporation established to provide comprehensive services to individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities and their families. As the only local organization providing comprehensive services to individuals and families affected by disabilities, Easter Seals of Greater Houston operates multiple programs: Early Childhood Intervention; Respite Services; Toy/Tech and BridgingApps; High School/High Tech; Home of Your Own; Children's Therapy Services; The Caroline School; Camps, Counseling and Case Management; Transition Services, Adult Services and Military / Veteran Services. All funds raised in this community stay here through direct service to Houstonians. Follow us on Facebook at Easter Seals of Greater Houston. Follow us on Twitter @eastersealshou. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT? The U.S. Census in 2000 reported one in five Americans is living with a long-term condition or other disability which means that the demand for our services continues to grow. The CDC reports that one in six children has a developmental delay and we are here to meet the needs of a large and growing population. Easter Seals’ mission is to provide exceptional services to people with disabilities and their families so they can live, work, learn and play in our communities.

As Harris County, Texas'​ Community Action Agency, Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Inc. exists to strengthen the educational, social, and economic well-being of individuals and families as they move toward independence and self-sufficiency. GCCSA's diverse programs are designed to eliminate the inhibitive conditions of the un-served and under-served populations of Harris County by assisting: - families in earning a living wage - individuals in the advancement of their education - communities in gaining economic security GCCSA provides high-quality programs and services that serve the Houston Metropolitan area, giving opportunities to grow financially, economically and socially. These programs and services are designed to EDUCATE, EQUIP and EMPOWER individuals and families as they transition out of an economically distressed condition into a state of self-sufficiency and independence. Our offerings to the community include: - Early Childhood Education -- Head Start & Early Head Start - Emergency Assistance - Community Education Programs - Financial Literacy - Empowerment Services for Seniors - Empowerment Services for People with Disabilities - Workforce Development Programs - Continuing Education Aid - Food Pantry

Star of Hope is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women and their children. Positive life changes are encouraged through structured programs which focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life management and recovery from substance abuse.

Communities In Schools of Houston Student Support Specialists are embedded on Houston-area campuses year-round to do whatever it takes to help students in their times of need.

Houston Hospice is Greater Houston's oldest, largest, independent, nonprofit hospice. Founded in 1980, we are a leader in the hospice care industry and provide services to patients and families of all ages and ethnicities. Headquartered in the Texas Medical Center, Houston Hospice serves 13 counties across Texas and includes: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, and Wharton. We believe no one should live in pain or in fear of being alone. Teams of physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, counselors and trained volunteers provide physical, emotional and spiritual support in homes, assisted living community, and in our Margaret Cullen Marshall Hospice Care Center located in the Texas Medical Center. Teams work with primary care physicians, patients and families to identify goals and create a unique plan of care for each patient. We offer educated counsel and compassionate support and bereavement counseling to loved ones and family members. Houston Hospice is an in-network provider for most insurance companies and is licensed by Medicare and Medicaid. Houston Hospice is a member of the Texas Medical Center, Texas Non-Profit Hospice Alliance and the Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization. Houston Hospice is accredited by the National Institute for Jewish Hospice and by Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc (CHAP). CHAP accreditation publicly certifies that an organization has voluntarily met the highest standards of excellence for home and/or community-based health care.

The Alliance creates opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and underserved residents to achieve their goals for self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.