Still Growing

How the Houston Botanic Garden Is Adapting to a Changing Climate

Five years in, Houston’s youngest botanic garden has experienced freezes, floods, drought, and heat. Here’s what its staff learned and how it’s not just surviving, but thriving.

03/27/2026 By Molly Glentzer

City of Philanthropy

How Houston Became One of America’s Most Generous Cities

Houston’s resilience and diversity fuel a culture of giving that touches every corner of the city.

11/24/2025 By Erica Cheng

Party Time

Beyond the Gala: How Small Arts Orgs Raise Funds Without Big Budgets

Fancy soirées have their place in the fundraising world, but they aren’t always realistic. Luckily, Houston arts nonprofits happen to be full of creative types with bright ideas.

10/07/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Fundamental

These Houstonians Create Oases Among the City’s Literacy Deserts

In a county where one in three adults is functionally illiterate, Book Cycle, Class Bookstore, and Birthday Bash Box are all making books accessible to more people.

05/05/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houstonians Help Each Other Out in the Worst of Times

Here are some of many ways neighbors have been there for one another during hurricanes and other disasters.

04/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston's Love of Philanthropy Is Unmatched

We raise big money for causes we care about. But a little goes a long way, too.

04/07/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Know Your Rights

What Houston Immigrants (and Those Who Love Them) Need to Know Right Now

An immigration law expert shares her best advice and where to find resources.

03/27/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Best Medicine

In Houston, Art and Medicine Work Together

A city powered by both the sciences and the arts has led to medical professionals pursuing both career paths.

02/13/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Giving Season

Local Nonprofits to Donate to for the Issues You Care About

These organizations show up for the less fortunate in Houston, so let’s show up for them.

11/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Good Deeds

A Big Thank You to the Local Heroes of Hurricane Beryl

As we celebrate our Houstonians of the Year for 2024, honorable mentions go to those who helped out their neighbors during yet another storm.

11/18/2024 By Emma Balter

#HOTY

Meet Our Houstonian of the Year Finalists

These amazing locals have all inspired us this year...but only one can win. Cast your vote today.

10/08/2024 By Emma Balter

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

Chiqui Sanchez Kennedy Is a Champion for Immigrant Rights

Her Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project shows that advocating for immigrants is important for the community at large.

08/28/2024 By Emilia Benton

Paying It Forward

Truth BBQ Doesn’t Just Offer Great Food. It Gives Second Chances.

The acclaimed Houston restaurant has been quietly helping houseless and formerly incarcerated people for years.

04/25/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

In the Wild

The Houston Area Keeps These Exotic Animal Rescues Busy

From lizards to bears, hundreds of exotic pets are taken in by these nonprofits every year.

03/06/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Grassroots Activism

How One of the Only Community Fridges in Houston Has Thrived

Vanessa Lipscomb at the Wow Project has gained valuable knowledge on how to successfully run an operation combatting food insecurity in the city.

01/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Click!

This Makerspace for Photography Is the Only One of Its Kind in Houston

Flats, a woman-owned photo lab in Montrose, is home to the sole community darkroom in the city.

01/22/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Home Is Where the Art Is

Houstonians Are Opening Up Their Homes to Emerging Artists

Home-based galleries are creating community in the art world by giving lesser-known local artists the opportunity to showcase their work.

09/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Wildest Dreams

How Project Row Houses Transformed Houston’s Third Ward

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the nonprofit is way more than its row house–style art galleries.

09/08/2023 By Jennifer Stewart

Healing Houston

Aris Kian Is Rewriting the Rules as Houston Poet Laureate

The native Houstonian is building a bridge between poetry and activism.

08/28/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Furever Homes

To Save Lives, This Houston Rescue Ships Stray Animals to Other States

Rescued Pets Movement has saved more than 81,000 local dogs and cats from euthanasia since 2013.

06/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow