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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announces a partnership between the city, Harris County and a team of nonprofits to address chronic homelessness at a July 1 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Zoom)
Updated: Harris County, Houston commit $58 million to program that could "functionally end chronic homelessness" in the county
Gulf Coast Regional has begun testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. (Courtesy Pexels)
Gulf Coast Regional now testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
The YMCA of Greater Houston announced it has reopened additional amenities June 15. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
YMCA of Greater Houston announces Phase Two of reopening
The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund is a $30 million fund administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation that aims to financially assist vulnerable individuals and families with essential needs who do not otherwise qualify for other pandemic-related assistance. (Courtesy Fotolia)
UPDATED: Here's how to apply for assistance through the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund
Grants will be available to eligible nonprofits and government agencies. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas COVID Relief Fund application opens
These tips from Zenae Campbell at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston are designed to help parents start conversations with their children about difficult topics. (Chase Brooks/Community Impact Newspaper)
Ask an expert: How should I talk to my children about the death of George Floyd, coronavirus and other traumatic events in the news?
Houston Food Bank is looking for more volunteers as it handles increased food distribution during COVID-19. (Courtesy Houston Food Bank)
Houston Food Bank: Volunteers needed now more than ever
The syrup drums being repurposed into rain barrels were donated from Coca-Cola. (Courtesy Galveston Bay Foundation)
Galveston Bay Foundation to host virtual, drive-thru rain barrel workshop
Cypress Assistance Ministries has been providing emergency food to families in need at its food pantry. (Courtesy Cypress Assistance Ministries)
2 Cy-Fair nonprofits selected to distribute coronavirus relief funds
Volunteers donate food and their time to Cypress Assistance Ministries during the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Cypress Assistance Ministries)
Cy-Fair nonprofit seeks volunteers to keep up with demand for assistance
The local nonprofit has sewn and donated thousands of masks since the COVID-19 pandemic began. (Courtesy Helping Hands Ladies of Cypress)
Helping Hands Ladies of Cypress produces, distributes over 4,500 face masks
The YMCA of Greater Houston announced May 20 that many of its Houston-area locations will reopen with limited services and amenities June 1. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Select YMCA of Greater Houston locations to begin reopening June 1
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With teachers reporting 15% of abuse cases, Houston-area foster care advocates worry of unreported abuse amid pandemic
The YMCA of Greater Houston has held several mobile food markets this spring. (Courtesy YMCA of Greater Houston)
YMCA of Greater Houston facilities to begin reopening June 1
Northwest Assistance Ministries will be distributing free fresh produce at the NAM drive-thru Free Food Fair on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-noon. (Courtesy Northwest Assistance Ministries)
Northwest Assistance Ministries to host Free Food Fair May 16