JOIN US ON MARCH 30
Higher Education: How Attainable Is It?
Barriers & Solutions to Supporting Low-Income Students 

Wednesday, March 30 | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Join us for breakfast, coffee, and conversation as we explore challenges and innovative approaches to supporting college access and success for low-income students with Victoria Chen, Co-Founder & Executive Director of BridgeYear, Daniel Villanueva, Jr., Ph.D., Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Houston-Downtown, and Patty Williams-Downs, Executive Director of OneGoal-Houston.
Tony Chase Donates $1 Million To UT In Honor of Father

Philanthropic leader and former Greater Houston Community Foundation Board Member Tony Chase and his wife, Dr. Dina Alsowayel, donated $1 million to the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture in honor of his late father, John S. Chase, FAIA (M. Arch ’52). John Chase was the first Black graduate of UT’s School of Architecture and was the first Black licensed architect in Texas. Learn how this impactful gift continues to keep a father's legacy alive. 
$20 Million For Businesses Across Houston

For business owners, access to capital can be a gamechanger. Wells Fargo made a $20 million donation from its Open for Business Fund to the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, also known as Houston Equity Fund, for businesses in underserved communities across Houston.

The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity is a supporting organization of Greater Houston Community Foundation. We are proud to support these impactful efforts!
Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

Our thoughts continue to be with Ukraine and those impacted near and far. If you would like to support the ongoing humanitarian crisis, please consider donating to one of the many nonprofit organizations providing emergency aid during this difficult time. 
Your Story. Your Philanthropy.

Stories serve to preserve important lessons of the past and inform and inspire action in the present and future. That’s why we’ve chosen it as the theme of this year’s Annual Report. Our hope is that by sharing a few stories from our donors and partners in this report, we can help encourage others to begin crafting their own stories of giving. 
Hiring: Scholarships Associate

We seek an exemplary, detail-oriented candidate who brings experience, skill, and passion to our Scholarships Department. The Scholarships Associate will support the administration of our scholarship program, including collecting and maintaining scholarship student information in multiple databases, preparing and executing reports, processing scholarship checks, and meeting and general administrative support. Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. 
Family Volunteer Day with Generation SERVE

Greater Houston Community Foundation is proud to sponsor Generation SERVE’s inaugural Family Volunteer Day on Sunday, April 10! In honor of Family Volunteer Day, a national day of service, Generation SERVE will host families for a round-robin of curated nonprofit volunteer activities while learning more about volunteerism and community needs. Participants will complete hands-on service projects supporting 20+ local nonprofits across Houston. This event is free and open to families with children of all ages.