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A new $40 million COVID-19 relief fund is opening to Harris County residents from Nov. 2-6. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Harris County to provide $40 million in new needs-based COVID-19 relief funding starting Nov. 2
Located inside a new building on the WoodsEdge campus, the coffeehouse will offer handcrafted espresso, coffee and tea as well as pastries. (Courtesy WoodsEdge Coffee House)
WoodsEdge Community Church to open WoodsEdge Coffee House in Spring
Due to heightened needs brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Bridging For Tomorrow has distributed more than 1 million pounds of food to those in need in just six months, the nonprofit announced Oct. 8. (Courtesy Bridging For Tomorrow)
Spring-based Bridging For Tomorrow distributes 1M pounds of food in 6 months
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Q&A: Texas' Veterans of Foreign Wars discusses statewide struggles amid closures due to coronavirus pandemic
The Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund has distributed its final round of grants. (Courtesy YMCA of Greater Houston)
Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund launches Lost Loved One Fund, targets rental assistance, bereavement support in final round of grants
Geared for students ages 8-12, Art Studio 101 will focus on fundamental drawing skills in which students will learn techniques including shading, proportion, texture and value while working with grey scales and creating projects experimenting with different mediums, including pencil, colored pencil, pastels and watercolors. (Courtesy Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts)
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts launches art school for students ages 8-12
The first food distribution event at the new location will take place Sept. 22 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or until supplies last. Food giveaways will take place twice per month thereafter. (Courtesy Northwest Assistance Ministries)
UPDATED: Northwest Assistance Ministries relocates semimonthly food distribution site near IAH
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
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
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