EHCEC - East Harris County Empowerment Council

09/26/2026

Our partners at the Houston Voting Initiative and Harris County Precinct 2 are hosting A Crushing Love today from 10 AM to noon at Channelview Foundation of Hope. Join them for a film screening and conversation about Chicana stories, community, and activism. See the flyer to register.

Join us this Saturday for “A Crushing Love: A Panel Discussion & Movie Screening,” presented by the Houston Voting Initiative.

This special event will honor the stories and activism of Chicanas whose love and dedication to their communities continue to inspire change.

☕ Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

09/24/2026

🍽️ Free hot meals in Channelview this Friday!

Join us for a warm meal and help us spread the word to our neighbors across East Harris County. The menu includes chicken, mixed vegetables, and rice.

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM, while supplies last
📍 Channelview Foundation of Hope
15430 East Freeway, Channelview, TX 77530

Presented by EHCEC - East Harris County Empowerment Council, IDEA , and Harris County Precinct 2 and Commissioner Adrian Garcia 💙

09/20/2026

Happy Birthday, Terence Narcisse! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the CEO of East Harris County Empowerment Council and the leader whose belief in this region continues to bring people together.

Terence sees East Harris County’s people, potential, and what becomes possible when schools, employers, nonprofits, government, and residents work toward a shared future.

Terence is always asking the bigger question: What could we do differently to create more opportunity across the region of East Harris County?

That question pushes us to think bigger, try new approaches, and build for the entire region of East Harris County.

Terence, thank you for committing your life to the mission of serving people. We are grateful for your relentless heart, your vision, your willingness to challenge the status quo, and your belief in the people of this region. Here’s to another year of bold ideas and turning possibilities into reality. Happy Birthday!

09/17/2026

Houston Methodist × EHCEC: Strengthening Small Businesses Across East Harris County.

We’re proud to share that Houston Methodist’s Nonmedical Drivers of Health Grant is helping EHCEC expand support for small businesses and entrepreneurs across East Harris County.

It is about connecting business owners to the resources, relationships, technical support, and opportunities they need to grow. Through this investment, EHCEC will continue bringing together entrepreneurs, resource partners, and business-development support to help local businesses build capacity, access pathways to growth, and contribute to a stronger regional economy.

When we invest in small businesses, we invest in jobs, families, neighborhood services, and the future of East Harris County.

Thank you, Houston Methodist, for partnering with us to build pathways to opportunity and economic mobility across our region.

09/16/2026

🐾 Free pet vaccines and microchips are coming to Channelview!

EHCEC is proud to share this opportunity from Harris County Pets and Harris County Precinct 2. In recognition of World Rabies Day, they will offer free vaccines and microchips for dogs and cats.

📍 Flukinger Community Center
16003 Lorenzo St., Channelview, TX 77530
📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Services include rabies vaccines, DHPP vaccines for dogs, FVRCP vaccines for cats, and microchips.
Services are limited to the first 200 pets. Pets must be at least 3 months old, with a limit of two pets per household. Bring pets on a leash or safely secured in a carrier.

For more information, call (281) 999-3191.

09/14/2026

A stronger East Harris County is built when the systems shaping people’s health, environment, and opportunity work together.

EHCEC (EHCEC - East Harris County Empowerment Council) is bringing partners, resources, and community voice together to improve health outcomes across our region. The Lung Health & Climate Change Initiative, led by the American Lung Association , gives neighbors an opportunity to learn, connect, and take practical steps toward healthier homes, families, and communities.

We are proud to support this gathering hosted by the Double Nickel Club Ministry of St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, alongside the American Lung Association, Harris County Precinct 2, and Channelview Foundation of Hope.

Healthy communities are essential to a thriving region. Join the conversation.

09/09/2026

💼 Looking for a job, exploring a new career, or ready to build new skills? Start here.

WorkInTexas.com is a free statewide resource connecting Texans with employment opportunities, career tools, training resources, and workforce services.

Whether you are entering the workforce, looking for your next opportunity, or considering a career change, you can use WorkInTexas to:

🔎 Search for job opportunities across Texas
💼 Explore careers and in-demand occupations
🎓 Find training and education resources
📄 Create or upload a résumé and connect with employers
📍 Access workforce resources and services in your community

And it’s not just for job seekers. Texas employers can also use WorkInTexas to recruit talent and connect with qualified candidates.

👉 Get started:
https://www.workintexas.com/

If you know someone who is looking for work, thinking about their next career move, or simply needs a place to start, send them this resource.

Sometimes the next opportunity starts with knowing where to look.

09/08/2026

🎓 Planning for life after high school can start earlier than you think.

Whether a student is thinking about college, a career, financial aid, or still figuring out what comes next, My Texas Future provides free tools to help Texas students and families explore their options and make a plan.

Designed for middle and high school students, the online resource can help students:

🎓 Explore colleges and education options
💼 Discover careers that match their interests and goals
✅ Understand what they can do now to prepare for life after high school
💰 Learn about scholarships, grants, financial aid, and paying for college
👨‍👩‍👧 Give parents and families tools to support the planning process

The earlier students begin exploring their options, the more time they have to make informed decisions about their future.

👉 Explore My Texas Future:
https://www.mytexasfuture.org/middle-high-school/

Parents, educators, counselors, mentors, and youth-serving organizations across East Harris County, save this resource and share it with the students and families you serve.

Big dreams start with a plan.

09/08/2026

🏡 Crosby and East Harris County families: mark your calendars for this FREE community event!

The City of Refuge Foundation is hosting a Community Resource Fair focused on helping families protect what they have worked for, prepare for the future, and build a lasting legacy.

Residents will have access to information and professionals covering important topics including:

📄 Estate planning, wills and trusts
🖊️ Will planning and asset protection
⚖️ Powers of attorney
❤️ Advance directives and end-of-life planning
🕊️ Funeral and burial pre-planning
🏥 Health insurance and Medicare benefits
🎤 Educational workshops and panels
🤝 Expert consultations and community resources

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Mt. Rose City of Refuge COGIC Family Life Center
13000 Crosby Lynchburg Road
Crosby, TX 77532

The event is FREE and open to the public.

Planning for the future can sometimes feel overwhelming, but having the right information is an important first step. If you have questions about protecting your family, planning your estate, healthcare decisions, or building a legacy, this is an opportunity to connect directly with resources in one place.

👉 Registration information is available on the event flyer.

Please share this with your family, neighbors, church members, and others throughout the Crosby community who could benefit.

09/07/2026

🎓 East Harris County students: leadership could help open the door to a full-tuition college scholarship.

The Posse Foundation Houston is looking for high school students with strong academic potential, leadership ability, motivation, and a desire to make a difference.

Students selected as Posse Scholars can receive full-tuition scholarships to one of Posse Houston’s partner colleges and universities, along with something equally valuable: a community that supports them before, during, and after college.

✨ Posse Scholars receive:

🎓 Full-tuition scholarships to partner colleges and universities
🤝 A supportive group of peers who enter college together as a “Posse”
🌟 Leadership development and preparation before college
📚 Support throughout their college experience
🌎 Access to a lifelong network of opportunities and connections

Important: Posse is a nomination-based opportunity. Students must be nominated by their high school or an eligible community-based organization.

👉 Learn more about Posse Houston:
https://www.possefoundation.org/sites/houston

Parents, counselors, educators, and youth-serving organizations across East Harris County: think beyond the student with the perfect résumé. Think about the student others naturally follow, the student who brings people together, or the student whose leadership potential deserves to be seen.

That student might be a future Posse Scholar.