The Bigger We
Building across difference, together. Explore resources for bridging, dialogue, inclusion, and trust that connect all of Houston's communities.
Organizations
Local groups doing this work in Houston
All In Together
Encouraging, equipping, educating, and empowering voting-age women to participate fully in America’s civic and political life.
RBipartisan Policy Center
BPC helps leaders bridge divides and deliver bipartisan solutions to the nation’s most pressing issues.
TBraver Angels
Braver Angels is a citizens’ organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America
TBread and Puppet Theater
SBridging Divides Initiative
BDI is a non-partisan research initiative at Princeton University that tracks and mitigates political violence in the United States.
BBuilders Movement
The Builders Movement equips citizens to overcome toxic polarization and solve our toughest problems together.
RServices
Free and low-cost help available right now
Courageous Conversations Campus Program
College students learn how to have respectful conversations about tough subjects that people disagree on. They practice listening skills and talking with others who think differently than they do.
· Houston
Houston Food Bank Facility Tours
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.
· Houston
Peace Advocacy and Policy Work
This group helps women peacebuilders share their ideas with government leaders to prevent wars and solve conflicts. They write reports, organize meetings, and make sure women's voices are heard in important peace discussions around the world.
· Houston
Peace Building Services in Burkina Faso
This group helps people in Burkina Faso solve problems without fighting and work together better. They support families who had to move away from their homes and help everyone have a voice in making their communities stronger and safer.
· Houston
Cameroon Peace and Governance Programs
This group helps people in Cameroon talk to their government and work together to solve problems. They bring together community leaders and regular citizens to find solutions that make their communities better and more peaceful.
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Peace Building and Community Security in Central Africa
This organization helps communities in Africa work together to solve problems peacefully and make their neighborhoods safer. They teach people how to talk through disagreements and give young people a voice in making their communities better.
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Food Bank Volunteer Shift
Help sort and pack food for families in need
Feb 15Virtual
Youth Mentor
Be a positive role model for a young person
Feb 1Virtual
Park Cleanup Day
Help clean up a local park
Mar 15Virtual
Animal Shelter Helper
Walk dogs and care for animals at the shelter
Feb 1Virtual
Refugee Family Mentor
Help a refugee family adjust to life in Houston
Feb 1Virtual
Homeless Outreach Volunteer
Help connect homeless neighbors to services
Feb 1Virtual