What is the Houston Inter-alumni Council/UNCF? The Houston Inter-Alumni Council and the National Alumni Council are affiliated under the umbrella of the UNCF (a 501c Nonprofit). It's primary mission is to support, promote, influence, and strengthen UNCF/HBCU schools; minority education; and higher education in general. Additionally, the HIAC serves as the coordinating body for local UNCF member school alumni organizations. Funds raised by the HIAC support UNCF member institutions and scholarsh …

Team Challenge is a fundraising program for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Starting in February we will be recruiting runners and walkers for our Summer 2012 Team in the Houston area. Team Challenge members will be training to run the gorgeous wine country landscape of California in the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon on July 15, 2012 while raising funds to support the vital mission of CCFA.

The MOMS  Club  is an International nonprofit support group for mothers who stay at home or work part-time. It is a great way to meet other stay-at-home mothers in your immediate area, and for your children to meet and interact with other children. Being a stay-at-home mom can feel isolating, so meetings and many activities are during the day when mothers need the most support. We have a monthly meeting with speakers, playgroups, field trips, MOMS Night Out, couples and family days, park days, …

Vibha is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that was founded in 1991 with a vision to ensure that every underprivileged child attains his or her right to education, health and opportunity. We're the Houston Action Center (HAC) of Vibha - a group of energetic and enthusiastic people from all walks of life, brought together by a strong belief that we can positively impact the future of India - even from halfway across the world. Our action center, founded in early 2006, has been successfu …

The Gulf Coast Federation of Writers is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the state of Texas. Our mission is to support the craft of creative writing by offering the opportunities for novice through professional authors to achieve literary excellence, network, and gain encouragement. Our critique circles, held in convenient public locations in and around Houston, provide intensive peer review. Membership entitles you to: • Participation in GCFW critique circles with substantive …

Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. ("HSD") is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating others about the richness of the Latin culture as well as preserving the Afro-Caribbean expression through the art of dance. Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. also supports the education and advancement of children of all ages through cultural diversity and fine arts by raising funds for higher educational programs. In the year 2000, under the direction of Jorge Mercado, Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. hosted the first …

This group is designed for mothers who want to enjoy life right where we are- God, hope, and our children. Praying single mothers is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Illinois with our new location in Houston. Praying Single Mothers Houston is looking for mothers to share family nights with our children, attend workshops that empower us, conferences, mothers day out, and most importantly prayer time for both us and our children. Praying Single Mothers is an opportunity for us to grow min …

Dignity Houston is a nonprofit organization and community of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Catholics and allies in Houston from all walks of life who have a passion and commitment for spiritual development, education, social justice, equality, and friendship. Our aim is to provide a sacred space where LGBT Catholics can connect and support each other along the faith journey as we seek to understand and deepen our relationship with Jesus and each other in a manner that affir …

MOMS Club® (MOMS Offering Moms Support) is an International nonprofit organization specifically for at-home mothers. We have over 2,100 chapters and we are inviting you to visit The Woodlands - Central, TX Chapter. Our chapter has monthly meetings with speakers and discussions, park play days, holiday family parties, outings for mothers and their children, and activity groups like playgroups, arts ‘n crafts, and monthly MOMS Night Out. We also perform service projects to help children and famili …

The Houston Area Women of Diversity is a Meetup Group designed for women who strive to break racial boundaries in the name of friendship and strong bonds. F We strive to support each other in our endeavors while enjoying each other socially and appreciating our diversity. We seek to promote scholarship, service, sisterhood, leadership, and multiculturalism in all that we do. Our MeetUps range from themed dinners to book discussions, cultural movie nights to local service projects! This group is …

Memorial Assistance Ministries ("MAM"), through its Employment Services Programs, teaches clients how to take charge of their own job searches, helps them identify and overcome their obstacles to finding and keeping a steady and meaningful job. MAM is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in the heart of Spring Branch, in near northwest Houston, an outreach extension of and supported by 30 church congregations in West Houston. MAM Employment Services is a self-sufficiency program that teaches …

This group is for nonprofit professionals in need of fundraising help - whether in building in the plan, finding prospects, making the ask, special event planning and/or execution. If you need direction and guidance on your fundraising plan, we can help. Just ask the development pros at ESCH! We look forward to providing a safe forum for discussions on how to best direct your fundraising talent and energies to keep you from becoming burned out and frustrated.  Fundraising is a challenge, but rem …

Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) is a nonpartisan nonprofit educational organization dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure religious freedom for all Americans. This meetup will provide a forum for its members to get together and discuss religious freedom and the separation of church and state, to listen to speakers who have insights into this issue and to occasionally take action to support organizations …

Once there was a man who was so afraid of public speaking that he drove to a Toastmasters meeting every week for 6 weeks before he got the courage to get out of the car and actually go in to the meeting. Today that same man is a district officer for the Houston area Toastmasters clubs. Toastmasters is a nonprofit, education organization with clubs around the world. Its mission is to help its members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Real Talk Toastmasters is a f …

Here's the deal: We like helping out with local causes, but we also enjoy sleeping late and drink beer. We thought it would be fun to combine the two by starting a "social" service club, The Goody Two-Shoes. We want to meet the needs of area nonprofits and community based organizations and patron local bars and restaurants after an afternoon of good deeds. We care about what you care about: environmental needs, animal needs, and social sector need. And if we don't, we would love for you to share …

Emotional intelligence has been described as more important in professional success than IQ. It is vital for leaders in today’s world to be emotionally intelligent to deal with the ever changing challenges of the workplace. Emotional intelligence is the skill of being able to recognize, accurately interpret, utilize and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Benefits of Emotional Intelligence Include: Understanding Others Leadership Development Improved Communication Skills Awarene …

The Katy West Houston Vegan Meetup supports vegan living in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Houston area! You don't have to be vegan to join the meetup, but we do encourage you to become vegan and support you in your journey toward a vegan lifestyle. Food brought to any gatherings must be 100% vegan. We want to make it possible to enjoy vegan gatherings outside the Loop and Beltway for those of us living on Houston's west side and in Katy, TX! We also support and share events listings …

Pratham is the largest non-governmental organization working to provide a quality education to underprivileged children in rural and urban areas of India. Established in 1994, Pratham’s mission is to insure “Every Child in School and Learning Well”. The organization is founded on the firm belief that education is the fundamental right of every child and no child should be deprived of this basic right simply because he/she does not have access to it or does not have the resources to realize his/h …

The Indo-American Charity Foundation founded in 1988 exclusively helps the underprivileged in Houston. It was founded as a forum for Houstonians to help other fellow Houstonians in need.

Welcome to Architecture for Humanity - Houston Chapter! Who we are: Architecture for Humanity is a global network of architects, designers, and other building professionals working to brings design, construction and development services to communities in need. What We do: Around the world, designers are coming together to volunteer their time and their talents and solve issues in their own communities. Local chapters of Architecture for Humanity take many forms depending on the size of the chapt …