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The Houston Food Bank is looking for more volunteers as it handles increased food distribution during COVID-19. (Courtesy Houston Food Bank)
Houston Food Bank: COVID-19 pandemic amplifies already-high food insecurity rates across region
At a July 1 press conference, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a partnership between the city, Harris County and a team of nonprofits to address chronic homelessness. (Screenshot courtesy Zoom)
Harris County, Houston to consider $10 million partnership on new facility for homeless individuals
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is raising awareness for childhood cancer during the month of September. (Courtesy Joshua VanHorn/Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center)
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center accepting blood, raising awareness for childhood cancer through September
Q&A: JJ Rocha of Texas Municipal League discusses long-term effect of COVID-19 on city budgets
Cy-Fair Helping Hands helps feed local residents in need. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Mint Express Car Wash, Pho Houston host fundraisers for Cy-Fair Helping Hands
The Woodlands Family YMCA at Shadowbend opened Sept. 1. The facility offers swimming and other exercise and community amenities. (Courtesey YMCA of Greater Houston)
Hourly cleaning, limited classes: What Houston-area YMCAs are doing for coronavirus safety as they reopen
Residents and landlords can apply to the program through Sept. 2. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Residents, landlords have through Sept. 2 to apply to Harris County's rent relief program
The Harris County Sheriff's Office will be collecting nonperishable goods and supplies Sept. 1-2 to be sent to Louisiana's first responders and families in the wake of Hurricane Laura. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Donate nonperishable items, supplies for Hurricane Laura relief at Harris County Sheriff's Office substations
Cy-Hope has partnered with the Houston Food Bank to distribute food during the coronavirus outbreak. (Courtesy Cy-Hope)
Cy-Hope, Houston Food Bank seeking volunteers for local food distribution event
The Salvation Army brought water and face masks to the George Floyd demonstrations in Houston. Now, they have been activated to assist those affected by Hurricane Laura in East Texas and Louisiana. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
How Houstonians can help after Hurricane Laura
Tomball-based New Life Adoptions celebrated placing a child into an adoptive family for the 500th time Aug. 18, the nonprofit adoption agency announced Aug. 19. (Courtesy New Life Adoptions)
A milestone baby: New Life Adoptions celebrates 500th placement
HomeAid Houston partnered with Boys and Girls Country to open three cottages in Hockley. (Courtesy Boys and Girls Country)
Builders partner to serve homeless population through nonprofit HomeAid Houston
Visitors line up in front of Northwest Assistance Ministries to request rental assistance. (Courtesy Northwest Assistance Ministries)
Northwest Assistance Ministries now accepting online applications for rental, mortgage assistance
Six Sugar Land restaurants, including Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, are participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2020. (Courtesy Perry's Steakhouse & Grille)
Sugar Land features Houston Restaurant Weeks participants, city to ticket those without masks: News from the metro
“We understand these are uncertain times and many families are worried how they are going to balance work and follow the vital school curriculum at home,” YMCA President and CEO Stephen Ives said in the release. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Registration open for 11 YMCA locations offering virtual learning centers to help working families this fall