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How To Help Hurricane Laura Victims
Posted on · Hurricane Laura caused widespread damage in Louisiana. Here's how you can help.
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Ted Cruz To Face Jimmy Kimmel In One-On-One Charity Basketball Game
Posted on · The loser of the game will donate $5 thousand to the non political charity of the winner's choice
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Harvey Relief: Experts Offer Advice On Choosing Wisely Where To Donate
Posted on · When considering which charities to give to for Harvey relief, experts recommend supporting long-term recovery efforts -- and avoiding organizations that use high-pressure tactics.
NewsLab
NFL Super Bowl LI Charitable Giving Launched
Posted on · Touchdown Houston is focusing on education, community enhancement and health and wellness.
Bauer Business Focus
Angela Seaworth On How The Oil Bust Is Affecting Houston Nonprofits
Posted on · Charities count on end-of-year donations for much of their budget.
Arts & Culture
Houston Arts Groups Aim For Successful ‘Giving Tuesday’
Posted on · After being enticed to spend on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is when we’re encouraged to put our dollars into the community.
Houston Matters
Red Carpet Event Raising Money for Local Animal Rescue
Posted on · Steele Red Carpet Party is a celebrity event that raises awareness and funds for charity. This years charity is Corridor Rescue.
Houston Matters
How Religious Orgs Balance Community Service & Proselytizing
Posted on · We discuss how religious organizations throughout Greater Houston often find themselves engaged on two fronts: supporting their own congregants with services and events based on their particular religious beliefs, and providing services to the community at large, based on the moral convictions of the congregation, regardless of whether those served hold similar religious views. Along […]
Houston Matters
How Buying a New Cell Phone Cover Helps a Girl Learn to Read
Posted on · How does buying a fashionable new cell phone case help a girl in a developing country learn to read? A Houston company called Mrked makes fashionable cell phone cases and shares its profits with Room to Read, an organization that helps provide education for girls in Asian and African countries. We’ll hear from one of […]
Houston Matters
How Not to Get Scammed During the Season of Giving
Posted on · ‘Tis the season of giving. But a few groups that ask for your donations aren't actually charities at all. We’ll find out how you can best ensure you're contributing to a legitimate cause this holiday season and what recourse you have if you believe you've been scammed.
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Banning Native American Mascots, Charity Scams & City Council Runoffs: Houston Matters for Thurs., Dec. 12, 2013
Posted on · HISD today may take its first steps towards a policy prohibiting the use of certain Native American mascots and symbols some deem offensive or culturally insensitive. While some consider such representations offensive, others characterize them as symbols of respect. Still others see such labels as political correctness run amok. We’ll discuss. Also: âTis the season […]
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Warning About Holiday Charity Scams
Posted on · Lots of people like to donate to charities this time of year, but consumer advocates warn there are some individuals who want to take advantage of that goodwill. They say you need to ask questions if someone calls asking for a donation, even if they sound legitimate.
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“Charity Bar” To Open Downtown Houston
Posted on · Houston's bar scene is about to get an unusual addition — a charity bar. A group of restaurant and bar owners plan to open a new venue downtown that will donate all of its profits to various charities
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Houston Church Helps Homeless Single Mothers
Posted on · A newly-renovated facility in Houston's Third Ward is offering a second chance to homeless women hoping to turn their lives around. Gail Delaughter reports — it's part of an effort by a local church to help single mothers develop the skills they need to succeed in the workplace and as parents.
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Houston Charities Among the Best in Nation
Posted on · Houston ranks second in the nation for the financial health of charities. As Laurie Johnson reports — the city's largest non-profits were compared to those in 29 other metropolitan areas and beat out all but one city.