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

The People’s Choice

It’s Time to Vote for Houstonian of the Year

Meet the finalists shaping Houston through advocacy, politics, culture, food, and community—and cast your vote for who deserves the honor.

09/29/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Time to eat

The Ultimate Guide to Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025

From splurge-worthy meals to $25 brunch steals, here’s where to eat during Houston Restaurant Weeks—while supporting a good cause.

07/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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

Kinder Land

How the Philanthropy of Nancy and Rich Kinder Has Shaped Houston

The couple is worth an estimated $8.1 billion, and they’re giving almost all of it back to their adopted city.

06/03/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

FRIDAY Q&A

Lynn Wyatt Spills (Only a Few of) Her Secrets

The beloved socialite, dedicated philanthropist, and champagne and popcorn connoisseur turns 88 this year.

03/03/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Perfect Party

Spring's Perfect Party: The We're Doing All Right Edition

Let's hand out some mask party favors at our socially distanced hootenanny to some of our dream guests.

03/31/2021 By Dianna Wray

Mayors, Drag Queens, Celebs, Trailblazers Come Together for World AIDS Day 2020

AIDS Foundation Houston’s popular fundraiser is going virtual with a star-studded online event.

11/17/2020

No Bones About It

Of Corpse, Houston’s Vampire Community Is Philanthropic

They drain their wallets dry when it comes to a good cause.

10/22/2020 By Brittany Cristiano

MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer® to Be Held Virtually in 2020

Join us online and in your neighborhood on November 7.

10/15/2020

Coronavirus Philanthropy: Kindness Is Everything

National organization KH Giving announces a new giveaway to support small businesses, in partnership with Houstonia Magazine.

07/28/2020

Merry and Bright

Paige Fertitta Hosts Annual Holiday Trunk Show for the Children's Art Project

The MD Anderson program sells merchandise inspired by pediatric cancer patients' artwork.

10/23/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Yeehaw!

Country Stars and Cowboy Boots Define This Year's Cattle Baron's Ball

The annual bash raised $1.58 million for the American Cancer Society.

05/14/2019 By Abby Ledoux

What's In Her Bag?

Bag Check: Hallie Vanderhider

Houston's social butterfly and this year's chairwoman for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign spills her Prada bag.

05/09/2019 By Abby Ledoux

A Real Gem

Celeb-Loved Jordan Alexander Jewelry Launches Houston Showroom

Theresa Bruno, who's designed high-end pieces worn by Oprah and Michelle Obama, is putting down roots—and giving back—in Houston.

04/08/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

Form Is Not a Pilates Studio, It's a Pilates Party

The new boutique studio, branded as a purpose-driven place for women, bridges Pilates with philanthropy for a burn that gives back.

11/16/2018 By Najla Brown

Gone but not forgotten

Relive a Night at the Balinese Room with the Houston Symphony

The annual HSO ball raised $1.33 million in an event themed after the famous Galveston club.

05/16/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Up, Up, and Away!

T-Minus One Year Until Stages at the Gordy Opens For Business

Stages Repertory Theatre broke ground Tuesday on the new, three-theater Gordy campus down the street from its longtime Allen Parkway home.

05/16/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Have a ball

Picasso-Themed Alley Theatre Ball Takes Over the Post Oak Hotel

The record-breaking evening honored longtime patron Lynn Wyatt.

05/03/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Fashion For Good

With Every Handbag, This Houston Designer Hopes to Send a Girl to School

Nigerian girls are far less likely to access education than their male counterparts, a fact Tomide Awe wants to upend—one accessory at a time.

01/23/2018 By Abby Ledoux