Nonprofits Funded in Harris County

To aid the Christian Community Service Center through financial support.

PREACH THE GOSPEL, MAKING DISCIPLES OF JESUS, MEETING THE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF NEEDY BUT WORTHY PEOPLE AND ENCOURAGING AND HELPING OTHERS TO DO ALSO.

SKELETON CREW ADVENTURES IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT THAT OFFERS ADVENTURE THERAPY (AT) TO AMERICA'S WARRIORS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND OPPORTUNITY TO VETERANS, MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SAIL TRAINING, COASTAL CRUISING EXCURSIONS, AND OFFSHORE SAILING EXPEDITIONS. ADVENTURE THERAPY (AT) IS DEFINED AS THE PRESCRIPTIVE USE OF ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES PROVIDED BY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, OFTEN CONDUCTED IN NATURAL SETTINGS, THAT KINESTHETICALLY ENGAGE CLIENTS ON COGNITIVE, AFFECTIVE, AND BEHAVIORAL LEVELS.

HOUSTON GIRLS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (HGHA) IS DEDICATED TO MOTIVATE, INSPIRE, AND ENCOURAGE GOOD MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ATHLETICISM, COLLABORATION, AND LIFELONG ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT THROUGH ICE SPORTS FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN.

THE GEOPHYSICAL SOCIETY OF HOUSTON WAS FORMED IN 1947 TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE AND PROFESSION OF GEOPHYSICS, AND TO FOSTER FELLOWSHIP AND COOPERATION AMONG ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN GEOPHYSICS. THE GSH FORMS THE HEART OF A HOUSTON-BASED GEOPHYSICAL COMMUNITY AND GIVES OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH COLLEAGUES THROUGHOUT THE PROFESSION. THE GSH ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF BENEFIT TO GEOPHYSICISTS.

TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY TO DANGERS OF HIV/AIDS AND MEASURES TO BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE CONTRACTING OF THAT AND OTHER DISEASES

SUPPORT THE LEVITT PAVILION HOUSTON VENUE.

Hope House began as a late-stage recovery ministry, but these days, its mission of community transformation through the Gospel of Jesus Christ is being accomplished through programs like After School Tutoring/Mentoring, Boy Scouts, Bible Studies, and the ongoing commitment

THE HARRIS COUNTY PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHOULD BE OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ARE DIRECT OR POTENTIAL RECIPIENTS OF SERVICES FROM THE HARRIS COUNTY PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS (HCPSCA). THE FOUNDATION HELPS PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH THE PRIVATE-SECTOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF INNOVATIVE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECTS.

THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE RESEARCH, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF BLINDNESS AND IMPAIRED VISION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO STRIVES TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE NORMAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PREVENT, DIAGNOSE AND TREAT SIGHT-THREATENING CONDITIONS, AND TO ENHANCE THE REHABILITATION, TRAINING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PARTIALLY SIGHTED OR BLIND.

DORA'S DAWGS AND KATZ MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESCUE SERVICES FOR CATS AND DOGS. WE ARE A NO KILL RESCUE CENTER. ALL OUR RESCUED ANIMALS RECEIVE VETERINARIAN EXAMINATIONS, MEDICAL TESTING TO INCLUDE FOR HEARTWORM AND FELINE LEUKEMIA. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED, VACCINATED AND MICROCHIPPED. WE ALSO PROVIDE ADDITINAL MEDICAL SERVICES AS REQUIRED FOR EACH ANIMAL. THE ANIMALS ARE PLACED UP FOR ADOPTION INTO A FOREVER HOME THROUGH A DETAILED ADOPTION SCREENING PROCESS. WE OPERATE COMPLETELY WITH THE SUPPORT OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. OUR GOAL IS TO SAVE THE ANIMALS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH HEALTHY, HAPPY HOMES.

FIRE OUTREACH OF HOUSTON'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE PRIMARY PROGRAMS ARE THE ANNUAL OPERATION STOCKING STUFFER TOY DRIVE, THE FIREFIGHTER SUPPORT NETWORK, AND THE SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.

The organization engages and executes community work that supports Neighborhood Schools, Inc.