The places we share and call home. Discover housing resources, parks, libraries, and neighborhood initiatives that make Houston a better place to live.

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas offers many ways for people to donate money to help build affordable homes. You can give money to honor someone you love or remember someone who died. You can donate stocks and other investments. If your company matches donations, your gift can be doubled or tripled. Some companies also give money when their workers volunteer. You can plan to give money in your will or trust to help families for years to come. The organization builds homes for families who need affordable housing. They have offices in Conroe, Texas and a ReStore where people can buy donated items. All donations help families get safe, decent homes they can afford.



Local groups doing this work in Houston
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SAdministers City of Houston arts grants through community-reviewed programs.
AWe’ve built the first nationwide database of evictions. Use our map tool to see eviction rates in your community, view rankings for places across the country, and learn about the causes and effects of residential instability.
PAdministers CDBG and regional development across the 13-county Houston-Galveston region.
GOVImproves quality of life in Houston through investments in urban green space, education, and civic engagement.
THas distributed more than $2 billion to build and sustain institutions that make Houston a world-class city.
TFree and low-cost help available right now
Take a free tour of the Houston Food Bank's huge warehouse and kitchen to learn how they help feed hungry families in our community. You'll see volunteers sorting food, learn about hunger in Houston, and discover how this amazing place makes hot meals for kids.
This service helps different community groups work as a team to keep everyone safe from political violence. They connect organizations that want the same things and help them make plans together to protect their communities.
This group helps local communities watch for signs of trouble and stay safe from violence. They connect communities with training, resources, and other groups so everyone can work together to keep their neighborhoods peaceful.
Allies in Caring helps immigrant families with free counseling, job search help, housing, food, and healthcare. They offer services in English and Spanish, both in person and online.
This map shows you where to get free food in your neighborhood. Just type in your zip code to find food pantries, meal programs, and places giving out food nearby.
This website helps people find resources they need like food banks, childcare, health services, and shelters. All the information is in one easy-to-use online list that gets updated regularly.
Volunteer, attend, or sign up
Help sort and pack food for families in need
Deliver meals to seniors who cant leave home
Help clean up a local park
Walk dogs and care for animals at the shelter
Help maintain a community garden
Help neighbors during emergencies like floods










