The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will begin accepting applications on Sept. 3 for three new grant programs made possible by emergency pandemic funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Available funds total at least $1.8 million […]
Pandemic
The George Foundation Awards Attack Poverty a Multi-Year $300,000 Grant with Additional Match
Support Will Help Nonprofit End the Cycle of Generational Poverty Attack Poverty, a local nonprofit organization committed to strengthening under-resourced communities through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs, announced it will receive a multi-year $300,000 grant from The George Foundation with […]
Harris Health Surpasses Half-Million Virtual Visit since Pandemic Start
The COVID-19 pandemic caught healthcare providers worldwide off guard. Almost immediately, doors shuttered to most in-person non-COVID care. Harris Health System, like many providers, quickly ramped up its virtual and telemedicine program—most recently completing nearly 565,000 virtual care visits since […]
“Tompkins High School student launches a volunteering system to assist organizations during the pandemic.”
Covid-19 has affected many people’s lives and has prevented them from accomplishing their desired tasks. Highschoolers, especially those in 11th and 12th grade, have been greatly affected by this treacherous pandemic, since it has limited them towards completing their mandatory […]
Houston Methodist to Receive $10.6M Federal Reimbursement for Early Coronavirus Emergency Protective Measures
Houston Methodist Hospital will receive $10,645,501.85 in federal funds for Emergency Protective Measures during the coronavirus pandemic from February through April. The funding comes through the Robert T. Stafford Act, which grants authority for the federal government to assist in […]
An Elite Club: Eagle Scouts and Gold Award Recipients Will Lead the Way
by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas Uncertainty and weighty decisions plague the near future. Texans are hurting from the coronavirus and the pandemic’s many consequences. But – let’s have hope – I’m here to tell you our future is bright. […]
Holiday Spending Survey: Despite COVID Restrictions, Two-Thirds of Teens Expect to Do Holiday Shopping “In-Store”
Junior Achievement Survey Shows One-in-Ten Teens Expects to Spend Less This Year Due to the Pandemic Despite social distancing guidance in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) shows that two-thirds of teens (68%) expect […]
Central Fort Bend Chamber Gala And Awards Celebration Held Virtually
On November 13, 2020, the Central Fort Bend Chamber held their Annual Gala and Awards Celebration virtually. “We’re taking the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously and the health of our members, sponsors and volunteers is of great importance to us. That […]
Keeping the Holiday Season Merry and Bright
How to Help Celebrate the Holidays More Safely this Year Preparations for the upcoming holiday festivities have begun, and while the usual hustle and bustle of this merry season may not be the same, there are still ways to celebrate […]
Memorial Assistance Ministries Launches Program to Help Families Facing the Loss of a Loved One Due to Covid-19
To provide financial assistance to families facing the loss of an immediate family member due to COVID-19, Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) has launched the Lost Loved One program, with a grant from the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, led by […]
