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Across Greater Houston, nonprofit founders, Executive Directors and Boards are responding to the region’s most important needs. Community Kites equips these leaders with credible visibility and useful information that can help their organizations communicate clearly, reach new audiences and extend their missions.
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Meet the nonprofit leaders moving Houston forward.
These featured members lead organizations addressing urgent needs with vision, discipline and deep community commitment.
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Power Passion Purpose
Tish Dolby
Creating trauma-informed pathways from crisis to safety, self-sufficiency and lasting personal agency.
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Founder & Operations Director
The Kalos Project
Jonathan Clay
Building resilient local food systems while creating paid training, mentorship and new pathways for young adults.
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For Amy King Pulliam and Kelly Haddox, the fight against blood cancer isn’t just a cause, it’s a family legacy. From Amy’s niece, Kaylee, who thrived after 918 days of treatment, to Kelly’s nephew, Nolan, whose diagnosis reinforced the desperate need for community support, these stories are the heartbeat of Team MAK-ing an Impact.
Ronald McDonald House Houston is the answer for many families, offering a supportive home-away-from-home when life turns into hospital schedules and uncertain timelines for their child.
BEAR…BE A Resource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk and CPS-involved children and their caretakers in the greater Houston area. Their mission is simple, but powerful: provide hope and help, especially when kids need it most.
Houston City Beat was on the scene this Saturday at the “Gratitude and Giving” holiday food drive, witnessing firsthand the powerful impact when community partners unite to support neighbors in need.
It takes real bravery to safely propel off the side of a 26-story building. And on Friday, November 14, that’s exactly what dozens of fearless Houstonians will be doing as they step off the edge of the Galleria DoubleTree Hotel for Rappel for a Reason, a fundraising event benefiting the United Way of Greater Houston.
As the Founder and Executive Director of Power~Passion~Purpose, Tish Dolby shares how their non-profit is making a huge impact in the Greater Houston area.
Rainbow of Hope Texas. Founded by Ann and Jack Henderson, this sanctuary nestled amidst nature’s embrace serves as a haven for individuals facing developmental, physical, and emotional challenges.
It takes real bravery to safely propel off the side of a 26-story building. And on Friday, November 14, that’s exactly what dozens of fearless Houstonians will be doing as they step off the edge of the Galleria DoubleTree Hotel for Rappel for a Reason, a fundraising event benefiting the United Way of Greater Houston.
Nestled in the heart of Katy, Christ Clinic isn’t just a medical facility; it’s a sanctuary built on the dedication of caring staff and a generous army of volunteers.
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