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Blossom the Opossum, the only marsupial found in North America, is one of the center’s newest members. (Photos by George Wiebe/Community Impact Newspaper)
Bellaire nonprofit seeks to preserve wildlife within urban jungle
STEM-E gives students opportunities for hands-on experience in STEM. (Courtesy STEM-E Youth Career Development Program)
STEM-E Youth Career Development Program prepares youth for future careers
A new school year will kick off later in August, and there are several back-to-school drives and donation opportunities taking place over the Aug. 5-7 weekend, including in Rice Village, and in the Gulfton and Sharpstown areas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How to donate to, get help from back-to-school events in Rice Village, Gulfton, Sharpstown Aug. 5-7
Under the expansion, the services will be made available to all cat and dog owners in the Greater Houston area. (Courtesy Houston Pets Alive!)
Nonprofit Houston Pets Alive! to begin offering low-cost vet services in August
A photo of three Governor's Volunteer Awards.
Service-minded Texans to be honored with 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Amid overcrowding in animal shelters nationwide, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50 or less from July 11-31, officials announced via a news release July 11. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County Pets to waive adoption fees July 11-31 through Bissell Pet Foundation sponsorship
The new headquarters for Trees for Houston will be located in the Oak Forest area at 2001 W. 34th St. Houston. (Rendering courtesy Kirksey Architecture and Lauren Griffith Associates)
Ground breaks on new Trees for Houston campus in Oak Forest
Hanover Co. is seeking a demolition permit for 201-213 W. Fourth St., Austin. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Developer eyes demolition of downtown Austin block home to Oilcan Harry's, Coconut Club and more top news
Although these crimes increased by 19% from 2020-21 locally, he said an estimated 91% of sexual assaults go unreported statewide. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Sexual assault cases up year over year in Harris County
Volunteers with the Houston Food Bank help pack boxes along an assembly line. (Courtesy Houston Food Bank)
Online gifts to Houston Food Bank will be matched over first 8 days of March to celebrate nonprofit's 40th anniversary
Children browse through clothing and toys at the HCC Clothes Closet, launched in 2009. (Courtesy Houston Children's Charity)
Longstanding nonprofit Houston Children’s Charity adapts to changing needs
Leah Barton, who serves as Harris County’s managing director of strategic initiatives, talked about the Community COVID Housing Program on Jan. 25. (Screenshot via Facebook Live)
Harris County commissioners approve $29.5M in funding for second phase of COVID-19 housing project
The Very Berry Waffle ($9.95) is topped with fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries along with powdered sugar, whipped butter and warm syrup. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 11 restaurant features from McKinney; 3 major industrial projects coming to Cy-Fair in 2022
CARRY is a new program designed to educate the community to understand, recognize warning signs of and help people considering suicide. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston-based nonprofit launches free suicide education, prevention training program
Second Servings of Houston is one of several nonprofits looking for volunteers. (Courtesy Second Servings)
GUIDE: 12 ways to give back this holiday season
Local nonprofit Second Servings has reached a milestone of 7 million pounds of food delivered to Houston charity partners. (Courtesy Second Servings)
Food rescue nonprofit Second Servings reaches 7 million-pound milestone
PTSD Foundation of America seeks to reduce veteran suicides
Read below to find out where to donate items or money to local organizations. (Photo courtesy Canva)
Where to donate for Thanksgiving this year in Houston
The Houston-based nonprofit Expedition Balance gives veterans an opportunity to gather for multiday outdoor retreats focused on mental health and self-care. Veterans do not have to live in Houston to join. (Photos courtesy Expedition Balance)
Expedition Balance uses yoga, meditation to help veterans unwind