Philanthropy

Now in its 10th year, Giving Tuesday – taking place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – was created to encourage donations to causes that will better one’s community.

How can people experiencing homelessness “stay home, stay safe” when they have no home?  When federal resources were directed to our region to respond to COVID-19, the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County recognized the opportunity to make once-in-a-generation investments into permanent housing and other programs for people experiencing homelessness.

Did you know many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) lack the resources needed to maintain fully staffed fundraising departments? With federal resources decreasing yearly, Howard University graduate Dominique King knew a change was needed.

Throw your hat in the ring, and get ready for the 9th annual Habitat for Horses Barnraiser on Saturday, November 9, at Henkel Hall in Round Top. Saddle up and bid on auction items such as the Napping House in Nantucket, a Cabo San Lucas vacation home and dining packages from Lulu’s, Mandito’s and POPI Burger.

On Nov. 8, 550 colorfully attired guests attended the 2018 Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) “Color Outside the Lines” gala, to celebrate the contributions of Judy Nyquist and Geraldina Wise, who have enhanced the vitality and creativity of BBP and Houston.

Don’t wait for the office party to get in the holiday spirit. Volunteering with your coworkers is a great way to bring in holiday cheer. Below are a few ways your office can give back this season:

Plan on giving back this holiday season? There’s an app for that:

In a city known for its big heart, one woman has single-handedly raised millions in the war against hunger. Houston Restaurant Weeks founder and chair Cleverley Stone established the fundraiser with one goal in mind – to help erase hunger and fill the pantry at the Houston Food Bank.

The Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting breast cancer research, provides funding to Houston Methodist Research Institute. As a result, Dr. Alessandro Grattoni and his research group have developed a nanotechnology-based drug delivery approach for application in breast cancer prevention.

Dine like a boss and feel good doing it at Roka Akor on October 19. The Japanese steak, seafood and sushi concept is taking charitable dining to new heights next Thursday, with a one-day-only event designed to raise major funds for Hurricane Harvey relief.

All heroes don’t wear capes. No one proved this more than furniture magnate Jim McIngvale, better known as Mattress Mack. The Gallery Furniture proprietor stepped up in a big way during Hurricane Harvey, opening the doors of his popular furniture outpost as shelters for hundreds of evacuees displaced by Harvey.

Marie Kondo knows a thing or two about clutter. The Japanese cleaning consultant’s world-famous, best-seller — The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up — sold an astounding four million copies, cementing its place as a go-to guide on how to effectively clean any space.

When Adam Brackman isn’t serving patrons at his Alabama Street beer garden Axelrad, he’s flexing his skills as an impromptu first responder.

The Heights’ popular beer haven, King’s BierHaus, is set to host an all-day fundraiser on Labor Day – giving 100% of its proceeds to its employees and their families.

July 25, Houston Random Act of Kindness Day founders and supporters marked the non-profit’s third year as a city-proclaimed celebration of humanity and giving back.

The Houston 100 LOVES the words ONE and HUNDRED, so how could we not shine light on a good karma movement dubbed 100 Days of Brightness when it’s 100 frickin’ degrees outside?