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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T150000
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SUMMARY:Energy Conservation for Houses of Worship
DESCRIPTION:Faith communities across the country are facing rising utility costs\, aging facilities\, and shrinking operating budgets. Yet many houses of worship can reduce their energy expenses by 10–30% through practical\, low-cost operational improvements and strategic capital planning. \n\n\n\nIn this engaging virtual presentation\, Certified Energy Manager and Energy For Purpose President Colby May will share real-world examples from hundreds of churches\, seminaries\, and schools. Participants will learn how to identify common sources of wasted energy\, prioritize the most cost-effective improvements\, understand available utility incentives\, and develop a long-term strategy that reduces operating expenses while improving comfort and extending equipment life. More importantly\, attendees will discover how lowering utility costs can free additional financial resources for their mission —turning energy stewardship into mission stewardship. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nThis virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  All registrants will get a link to the recording of this talk.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995593283230. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/energy-conservation-for-houses-of-worship/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260810T023044Z
CREATED:20260810T023041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T023044Z
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SUMMARY:Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Faithful Resilience is a six-part weekly study on climate resilience for faith communities. The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react\, but also prepare. Over the last decade\, hurricanes have intensified\, wildfires have burnt stronger\, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in the next decades.  \n\n\n\nMost of our faith communities are not ready for these climate-driven disasters. Yet\, the communities who will be most threatened by climate change also have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in building resilience in their towns and cities. Whether a faith community has a large facility\, land\, social capital\, or something else\, those assets can be channeled into building climate resilience in preparation for the coming physical and spiritual storms of the climate crisis.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for this six-week weekly exploration and consider how your faith community can become a force for climate resilience.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994581987417. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\nTopics for the six-week exploration of how faith communities can become a force for climate resilience for your community include: \n\n\n\nWeek 1: The Land We Inhabit \n\n\n\nWeek 2: The Fierce Urgency of Now \n\n\n\nWeek 3: Resilience & Restoration \n\n\n\nWeek 4: Climate Migration \n\n\n\nWeek 5: Building Resilience \n\n\n\nWeek 6: Resilient Religion/Spirituality
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faithful-resilience-a-study-on-climate-resilience-for-faith-communities-8/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T023755Z
CREATED:20260810T023712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T023755Z
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SUMMARY:"The Low Turn Row" at The Museum of Fine Arts Houston + Wendy Watriss and John Simmons
DESCRIPTION:Post-film discussion with Wendy Watriss\, photographer and cofounder of FotoFest; filmmaker John Simmons; and associate producer Celia Lightfoot\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the stories of people who settled the U.S. frontier and their histories\, which have shaped the social and political character of the nation today. Wendy Watriss and Frederick Baldwin\, life partners\, founders of FotoFest\, and acclaimed freelance photographers\, left global reporting in 1971 to explore the American experience. In an iconic series of photographs\, they lived with people whose families developed an East Central Texas county. With Emmy Award–winning cinematographer John Simmons\, Watriss and Baldwin revisited this area decades later\, photographing and recording residents about the complexities of integration and community history.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-low-turn-row-at-the-museum-of-fine-arts-houston-wendy-watriss-and-john-simmons/
LOCATION:The Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston\, 1001 Bissonnet\, Houston\, 77005-1803
CATEGORIES:Film,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Fine Arts%2C Houston":MAILTO:rgomez@mfah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260912T223706Z
CREATED:20260912T223701Z
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SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote Postcard Event
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help prepare 1200+ nonpartisan voting reminder postcards for registered voters in voting precincts in Houston with low turnout\, historically. The postcards will remind voters of registration deadlines\, so they can encourage others to get registered in time to vote. The postcards will also provide details on early voting and election day schedules\, and will point voters to reputable nonpartisan sources of voting information.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to Get Out the Vote for the midterm elections! Register here\, as space is limited: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-out-the-vote-postcard-event-tickets-1999092089253  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/get-out-the-vote-postcard-event/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260810T023231Z
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SUMMARY:Harris County Voter Registration Event
DESCRIPTION:If you are not registered to vote in Harris County\, or if you have moved & need to update your registration\, you can do so at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston on Sunday\, September 27 – just in time for the mid-term elections on November 3 (in Texas\, you must be registered one month or more prior to an election in order to vote in that election and registration is by paper mail only).  \n\n\n\nTo check if you are registered\, and at what address\, see https://www.hctax.net/Voter/Search.  \n\n\n\nBring your TX driver’s license or state-issued i.d. to register. Or\, if you don’t have these forms of identification\, you can register using the last 4 digits of your social security number. Get ready to vote in November by registering/updating your registration in September!  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harris-county-voter-registration-event-3/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T023342Z
CREATED:20260810T023337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T023342Z
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SUMMARY:Ready. Set. Vote!
DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths and spiritual traditions!  Concerned about the upcoming elections\, immigration issues\, the state of public education\, our democracy\, women’s health\, the climate or gun violence? Join faith leaders and community members from across Houston for an afternoon of inspiration\, practical training\, and community-building for people who are committed to preserving our democracy. We’ll prepare collectively to address these issues for the midterm elections and beyond! You’ll leave with: \n\n\n\n\nPractical tools for navigating the Texas legislative process.\n\n\n\nAdvocacy and peace-building skills you can put into action.\n\n\n\nA network of faith-based civic leaders from across the Houston region.\n\n\n\nFresh ideas for turning your values into meaningful civic engagement.\n\n\n\n\nRegister here: https://texasimpact.org/events/ready-set-vote-houston/  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Rebecca McIlwain\, Texas Impact’s Project Manager for Houston Faith Votes\, at Rebecca@texasimpact.org for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ready-set-vote/
LOCATION:Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church\, 3015 N. MacGregor Way\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Impact":MAILTO:bee@texasimpact.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260912T223843Z
CREATED:20260912T223839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T223843Z
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SUMMARY:A Multi-Faith Justice Advocacy Rally
DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on a variety of timely and topical justice issues. All our traditions emphasize the need to speak and act for justice.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to renew your hope\, reclaim your agency\, and reignite your belief in our shared values: feeding the hungry\, healing the sick\, protecting the environment\, and treating migrants with dignity.  \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston’s regular virtual advocacy rallies. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999123547345.  \n\n\n\nThis virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  All registrants will get a link to the recording of the event\, as well as follow-up materials sent via e-mail.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-multi-faith-justice-advocacy-rally/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260810T023509Z
CREATED:20260810T023502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T023509Z
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SUMMARY:Heat Stress Prevention: Medical Community Engagement with Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Brett Perkison as he presents the latest technologies and methods used to monitor workers for heat stress. He will also discuss how current medical diagnostic coding often underdiagnoses patients with heat-related illnesses and how emerging electronic health record features may improve our ability to measure the health impacts of extreme heat. These advances may also enhance recognition\, treatment\, and reimbursement for heat-related conditions\, helping the medical community better address the health effects of climate change. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996471543129. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  All registrants will get a link to the recording of this talk.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/heat-stress-prevention-medical-community-engagement-with-climate-change/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260912T224007Z
CREATED:20260912T224001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T224007Z
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SUMMARY:You know about pet rescue\, but have you heard about food rescue?
DESCRIPTION:Join Barbara Bronstein\, founder and president of Second Servings of Houston\, as she discusses food rescue\, and why it is essential for fighting food insecurity and climate change. Barbara will also highlight how faith communities can get engaged in this important work. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nThis virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details. All registrants will get a link to the recording of this talk.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999413971010.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/you-know-about-pet-rescue-but-have-you-heard-about-food-rescue/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Barbara-Bronstein.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260912T224123Z
CREATED:20260912T224119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T224123Z
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SUMMARY:Worship in the Wild
DESCRIPTION:In worship\, we read the Bible\, learn\, pray and praise.  Now\, experience those activities anew in nature. Join a small group guided outing in Hermann Park to engage with the natural world on a deeper level – to learn what it can teach us about the Creator\, join it’s song of praise\, and to pray in relationship with the world around you.  \n\n\n\nEach participant will engage with elements of the natural world that draw them\, read accompanying Bible verses\, and ponder meditation questions – all while using all their senses as they pray. We’ll conclude by reflecting on our experience of worship in the wild.  Exact meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event.  \n\n\n\nRegister on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999416125454.   \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/worship-in-the-wild/
LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260912T224231Z
CREATED:20260912T224227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T224231Z
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SUMMARY:A Multi-Faith Justice Advocacy Rally
DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on a variety of timely and topical justice issues. All our traditions emphasize the need to speak and act for justice. Join us to renew your hope\, reclaim your agency\, and reignite your belief in our shared values: feeding the hungry\, healing the sick\, protecting the environment\, and treating migrants with dignity.  \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston’s regular virtual advocacy rallies.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999414362180. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform.  \n\n\n\nRegistrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  All registrants will get a link to the recording of the event\, as well as follow-up materials sent via e-mail.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-multi-faith-justice-advocacy-rally-2/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260712T021230Z
CREATED:20260712T021227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T021230Z
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SUMMARY:Protest/Vigil: John Rubio
DESCRIPTION:John Rubio is currently scheduled for execution Thursday November 12\, 2026. To sign one of the many petitions\, please visit https://deathpenaltyaction.org/\nAs with every execution The Prison Show team will be there covering the protest. COME STAND WITH US! We will be at the Huntsville Unit starting at 5:00pm and going live on Facebook at 5:45pm. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD\, COME STAND WITH US!\nNOW IS THE TIME TO CALL THE GOVERNOR AT (512)-463-2000 AND TELL HIM YOU OPPOSE John’s EXECUTION!\nPLEASE JOIN US AND PLEASE SHARE!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/protest-vigil-john-rubio/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260730T231631Z
CREATED:20260730T231627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T231631Z
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SUMMARY:Restorative Houston Joy and Justice Happy Hour Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join Restorative Houston for our Happy Hour Gala on Thursday\, November 19 during International Restorative Justice Week. Inspired by Dr. Arelia Johnson’s focus on joy as strategy\, the theme is “Joy and Justice.” \nWe’re bringing together donors\, practitioners\, apprentices and community partners to share light bites\, connect\, and celebrate the growing movement for community rooted justice in Houston. Dress code is JOYFUL and snazzy! \nWe will have featured auction items\, a pop up shop from Kendra Scott\, selfie photo booth\, and a DJ! \nWe are honored to feature nationally recognized restorative justice practitioner\, author\, and trainer Felix Rosado as our keynote speaker. Felix co‑founded Let’s Circle Up\, a restorative justice project created inside Graterford State Prison\, where he spent 27 years leading peace‑building and anti‑violence initiatives before receiving executive clemency in 2022. During his incarceration\, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and helped build one of the country’s most innovative inside‑led restorative justice programs. \nNow living in Philadelphia\, Felix serves as Executive Director of Let’s Circle Up and teaches at Chestnut Hill College and the Community College of Philadelphia. He is the author of Justice from the Inside Up: A Restorative Justice Education Facilitator’s Manual\, a foundational text for practitioners across the country. \nAbout Restorative Houston: \nThrough our Peacemaker Apprenticeship\, we train youth and adults to facilitate restorative circles\, earn certification\, and join a citywide network of community based practitioners who help build community\, interrupt conflict\, and support healing after harm. \nOur work extends into schools\, neighborhoods\, and the criminal legal system\, where we build belonging\, strengthen emotional wellness\, and equip communities with the skills to connect\, address harm and navigate difficult conversations. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/restorative-houston-joy-and-justice-happy-hour-gala/
LOCATION:Ronin 2\, 1315 Sterrett St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="RestorativeHouston":MAILTO:info@restorativehouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171946Z
CREATED:20260623T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171946Z
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SUMMARY:HPJC Peacemaker Awards Ceremony 2026
DESCRIPTION:HPJC is excited to announce the recipients of our 2026 Peacemaker Awards\, and we hope you will plan to attend the ceremony on Saturday afternoon\, Nov. 21 (note: date change – this was originally scheduled for Oct. 11). \n\n\n\nThe event is both a celebration of groups and individuals making our community better\, plus a time to socialize with other activists. And it’s also the main fund raiser for HPJC for the year. \n\n\n\nThis year’s honorees\, in alphabetical order\, are: \n\n\n\nCouncil on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)\, Houston Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAIR’s vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam\, protect civil rights\, promote justice\, and empower American Muslims. \n\n\n\nCAIR works on Ensuring Justice and Equality — Safeguarding the rights and dignity of our community. Stand with us in ensuring justice and equality by reporting any civil rights violations or discrimination. \n\n\n\nCAIR-Houston\, along with HPJC and other civil rights organizations in our area\, was a co-sponsor of a civil rights conference here in 2014. HPJC was glad to work with CAIR then and we developed a very good working relationship. \n\n\n\nThe Houston Chapter of CAIR-Texas is a nonprofit civil rights and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting justice and mutual understanding. As part of the nation’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization\, the Houston Chapter operates alongside other Texas affiliates in Austin\, Dallas\, and San Antonio. Through its grassroots efforts\, the chapter works to protect civil rights\, address discrimination\, and empower American Muslims to actively participate in political and social activism. \n\n\n\nThe Houston Chapter of CAIR-Texas promotes a positive image of Islam and Muslims through media relations\, government affairs\, education\, and advocacy. Its work includes challenging negative portrayals of Islam\, advocating for Muslim concerns in legislative spaces\, and addressing Islamophobia. The chapter’s civil rights department provides legal assistance to individuals facing discrimination or hate crimes. At the same time\, its media and government affairs teams engage with journalists and policymakers to ensure balanced representation and community participation. \n\n\n\nThe Houston Chapter of CAIR-Texas also focuses on community empowerment and youth development. It organizes voter registration drives\, fosters interfaith dialogue\, and supports leadership programs to equip American Muslim youth with the tools to engage in civic and political life. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, the chapter relies on tax-deductible donations to continue its mission of advocating for justice and fostering inclusion in a diverse society. \n\n\n\nMore about CAIR is at cairhouston.com/houston  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOPE Center Houston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHope Center Houston stands for Compassionate\, Faith-Based Services for Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness. \n\n\n\nIt is a faith-based agency offering a day center\, emergency shelter\, and transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness in northwest Houston. It is supported by local businesses\, private donors\, and churches. We provide essential services Monday through Friday\, including breakfast and lunch\, laundry\, showers\, clothing\, medical and dental care\, computer access for job searches\, social services\, barbers\, counseling\, mentoring\, and faith-based programs led by various community leaders. \n\n\n\nIts Mission:  \n\n\n\nHope Center Houston is a faith-based community where compassion meets action. We provide a safe\, welcoming place for our homeless brothers and sisters—offering dignity\, meeting basic needs\, and guiding each individual with love\, encouragement\, and practical support on their journey toward healing\, restoration\, and lasting transformation. \n\n\n\nIts History: \n\n\n\nSince its founding\, Hope Center Houston has grown from a local initiative into a vibrant community hub providing meals\, hygiene services\, spiritual support\, and social service connections for Houston’s homeless population. In 2015\, members of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church became aware of the growing number of people experiencing homelessness in our area. Forming a task force\, they created a 501(c)(3) corporation\, found a strip center location\, and began a homeless ministry. 1960 Hope Center opened its doors on August 29\, 2016. \n\n\n\nThe ministry quickly grew with support from more than 20 churches. Initially\, hospitality was our focus\, providing “Dignity Through Hospitality.” As the ministry matured\, we increased our services\, focusing on life development support\, including life-skills classes\, support groups\, one-on-one mentoring\, and spiritual support. “Compassion\, Commitment\, and Change” is our focus. \n\n\n\nMore than 3\,000 unique homeless individuals were served in the first three years of the Center. Several hundred made significant strides in overcoming addictions\, acquiring jobs\, and finding affordable housing. In August 2019\, we became Hope Center Houston and acquired a new facility\, allowing us to provide additional services and opportunities for supporting agencies to come alongside our mission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrassroots Leadership\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Grassroots Leadership is a Houston and Austin Texas-based national social justice organization working to end the government’s use of for-profit prisons and reliance on mass incarceration\, detention\, and deportation policies. \n\n\n\nWe make up a beautifully diverse group of lived experiences reimagining a community without policing. Building spaces within our organization to learn from one another and remember that we are all learning to heal and develop abolition forward thinking. \n\n\n\nOur programs are fueled by our memberships\, which consist of lived experiences and allyship\, who work together to organize strategic campaigns throughout Texas. \n\n\n\nMore about Grassroots Leadership and its programs can be found  at www.grassrootsleadership.org  \n\n\n\nTwo of its major programs are Texas Advocates for Justice\, and Participatory Defense. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTexas Advocates for Justice unites formerly incarcerated individuals\, their  families\, people of all faiths\, and allies to build safe and resilient communities through organizing\, leadership training and connections to community resources. \n\n\n\nFor more information about their activities\, see the Texas Advocates for Justice web page \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipatory Defense is a community organizing model for people facing charges\, their families and communities to impact the outcome of cases and transform the court system’s power landscape. The ultimate goal is to help  get cases dismissed or have time saved. In the Houston area\, the Participatory Defense group works with the Harris Co. Public Defender’s Office. \n\n\n\nTo learn more\, see: \n\n\n\n\nThe Participatory Defense network web site at www.participatorydefense.org \n\n\n\n\n\nHarris Co. PDO’s Participatory Defense web page at hcpdo.org/resources/participatory-defense
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-peacemaker-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room\, Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration/Fundraiser,Economic Justice,Fundraiser,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Social
GEO:29.7072291;-95.3832631
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