We are excited about new developments at the Willow Waterhole and our Fall events! View larger map Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy The Mission of the WWGC is to mobilize individuals, neighborhoods, government agencies, businesses, and foundations to support the creation of the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. Board Members: Ralph Rieger, President Jay Broadfoot, Vice Pres. Valerie [...]
The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program (NMGP) helps neighborhoods fund various beautification and improvement projects by providing matching grant (reimbursements) ranging from $500 to $5,000. Materials relating to the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program are now available on the Department of Neighborhood's website: http://www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods/matchinggrants.html The material include the grant application, FAQs, and past grant recipients (which outlines [...]
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) is a non-profit 501.c.3 organization located in southwest Houston. Our mission is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable and at risk individuals in our community by narrowing the disparities in access to healthcare, education, job training and quality of life. ECHOS’s doors are open to all in [...]
Don’t Miss this Year’s National Night Out. . . Every first Tuesday in October, our community comes together to support our local police officers at annual National Night Out (NNO) events around the City. This evening allows neighbors the chance to get to know each other and their local police officers, all while supporting [...]
Download the Newsletter (PDF) From the President’s desk By Vincent Sanders Greeting Neighbors, Yes! It has been awhile since I last corresponded with YOU- My Neighbors. Just like many of you who are raising kids, and having the pressures of work, home and having a very active family with alllll of their activities, the production [...]
To help the public properly dispose of unused or expired medication, the Drug Enforcement Administration is partnering with the Mayor's Office and the Houston Police Department (HPD) to host the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. All tablets, capsules and solid dosage forms will be collected (intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted). This [...]
Mayor Annise Parker welcomed thousands of pre-registered students and their families to the 4th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fest on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Joining Mayor Parker for the opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting were fest presenting sponsors Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises LLC, host University of Houston, donors, participating agencies, and volunteers. The [...]
More Information Want more info? Connect with Southwest Houston 2000 Inc. at its website, swhouston2000.org, or on facebook at SWHouston2000 For a list of certified Blue Star multi-family properties, visit Blue Star - Multi-Housing Program or contact HPD's Apartment Enforcement Unit at 713-308-3900 Contact Houston City Council District K 832-393-3016 or email [email protected] Crime statistics [...]
Dear District J Residents, As you may know, I hosted a Town Hall meeting last week to address the effects of the expansion of the Sharpstown TIRZ boundaries and HBU's ongoing construction of improvements on its campus. We had a productive meeting, attended by many residents, and I would like to thank our wonderful panel [...]
Organizing for Good in Westwood . . . Last year, your District J staff and I worked closely with the Gulfton community in establishing the Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council. Since January, under the direction of energized and enthusiastic neighborhood leadership, the Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council has been coming together to envision the future of that [...]
