2021 is coming to an end which means it’s a great opportunity to make your end of the year tax deductible donations.

A benefit to living in a city like Houston is having the opportunity to give to organizations, both large and small, who make impacts through fighting world hunger and racism, protecting the environment, empowering families, and fighting various diseases 

Below are nine Houston organizations you can make an impact with when you give this season.

The Women's Fund for Health Education and Resiliency
www.thewomensfund.org
For over 40 years, The Women’s Fund has equipped girls and women with the tools necessary to build their resiliency free of charge. The Women’s Fund accomplishes this mission through education classes and publications focusing on advocacy for individual health and overall well-being – that of a resilient physical, mental, and emotional state.  

Houston Children's Charity
www.houstonchildrenscharity.org
Houston Children’s Charity’s “Annual Toy Distribution” provides holiday magic to children who might not otherwise receive gifts. Parents are invited to shop for toys free of charge as if at a store. Approximately 20,000 children are served through an estimated 80,000 toys annually. Get involved by donating or volunteering today!

Puranik Foundation
www.puranikfoundation.org
The Puranik Foundation is a non-profit organization headquartered in Houston TX. The Energy Project is at the forefront of the foundation's energy sustainability initiative, giving high school students the opportunity to design the future of sustainability. The foundation has created the project-based curriculum in collaboration with Stanford and Rice University professors, and is working with University Mentors, TXRX makerspace labs, and Junior Achievement ambassadors. Donate today to make this program equitable and accessible to all student demographics. 

Texas Women's Empowerment Foundation
www.twef.org
TWEF empowers the world by helping impoverished income families achieve success.  Since 2002, TWEF has created outstanding programs including Financial Training, Urban Garden and giving away over $250,000 in scholarships to youth scholars.  TWEF cares for the community by serving over 6000 elderly and their families during the COVID pandemic with hosting drive-thru giveaways and virtual conferences.  Through the generosity of many partners such as: HEB & Southwest Airlines, TWEF continues to thrive. 

Crime Stoppers of Houston
www.crime-stoppers.org
Crime Stoppers of Houston is leading the Nation with innovative crime prevention programming to keep our communities safe. Established in the early 1980’s as solely a Tip Line Program, Crime Stoppers remains committed to its mission to solve and prevent serious crime in partnership with citizens, media and the criminal justice system, and now offers a robust public safety program that is reaching millions each year. 

Hermann Park Conservancy
www.hermannpark.org
Hermann Park Conservancy is a nonprofit citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park. The Conservancy has secured over $125 million in funding for capital improvements for the park and oversees strategic planning for its future. Hermann Park Conservancy also leads programs that focus on visitor services, conservation, tree care, and operations of the McGovern Centennial Gardens. 

Sunshine Kids Foundation
www.sunshinekids.org
The Sunshine Kids Foundation provides exciting, positive group activities and opportunities for children with cancer so they many once again do what Kids are meant to do...have fun and celebrate life!

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
www.CatholicCharities.org
Catholic Charities serves people of all beliefs through their network of life-changing programs that work together to alleviate poverty and promote self-sufficiency.  Their caring, compassionate services help people in need throughout the greater Galveston-Houston area: low income families and individuals of all ages who are treated with respect and dignity. 

AVDA
www.AVDA-TX.org
AVDA is a nonprofit organization that has served the Houston community for 40 years with the mission to end family violence by advocating for the safety and self-determination of victims, promoting accountability for abusers and fostering a community response to abuse. AVDA provides multilingual, transformational, lifesaving services to survivors of abuse and their families.