Houston Complete Communities

Congratulations to the residents of the Cuney Homes and historic Third Ward on being awarded a $50 MILLION Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Houston Housing Authority partnered with the City of Houston to submit in December 2023 the successful grant application. Asst. HUD Secretary Julia Gordon praised the Houston partnership for identifying an additional $650 million in public funds to leverage the $50 million HUD grant that is a catalyst for the revitalization and expansion of Houston’s oldest public housing community. The check presentation celebration at the Cuney Homes was a major milestone in this years-long journey of planning, community engagement, and financial investments into a brighter future for one of our city’s most under-resourced and under-served communities. And it marks the beginning of many years of intentional and transformational work to bring more affordable housing to the historic Third Ward. #WeRiseForOurFuture #CuneyHomes #HistoricThirdWard #DistrictD #CityofHouston

The City of Houston Mayor’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Advisory Board and Mayor John Whitmire announced today at City Hall the first-ever AAPI National Convention Houston at the Marriott Marquis downtown on Saturday, July 27, 2024. “Houston, as the most diverse city in America with over 1.2 million AAPI residents, is uniquely positioned to host a national gathering of AAPI groups,” said Board Chairman Nomaan Husain. We’re looking forward to welcoming all of y’all here!

Congratulations to the Houston Housing Authority and City of Houston on being named a FY23/24 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants Competition Finalist! Out of a pool of 28 applicants, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development selected nine finalists. HUD anticipates announcing this summer six grant awards of up to $50 million for each proposed project. The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative awards competitive grants to redevelop severely distressed HUD housing, catalyze investments in surrounding neighborhoods, and improve the lives of residents in underserved and underresourced communities. HHA, the City, and our partner organizations will continue to work together to increase Houston’s chances of securing one of the six grants.

Thank you, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Houston Community College, Dorian Cockrell, MPA, Michael Webster and the entire Houston #ResiliencyWorkforceCollaborative for your commitment to the outstanding collective work to make Houston stronger and more resilient.

The Kinsey African American Art History Collection is at the Holocaust Museum Houston now until Juneteenth weekend. See it soon! Bernard and Shirley Kinsey and their adult son Khalil Kinsey have acquired and curated one of the world’s largest collections of art and artifacts that celebrates the history, achievements, and creativity of Black Americans and offers additional context to the American history we think we know. As a proud member of the Holocaust Museum Houston Advisory Board and the Kinsey Committee led by Eileen Lawal and Dr. Mia Knight Wright that helped to plan the show, I invite everyone to go see the Kinsey Collection at HMH.

“This is tangible growth for our community” – Keith Downey, President, Kashmere Gardens Super Neighborhood Council. Complete Communities and the City of Houston are proud to announce the grand opening of Houston's first Resilience Hub in Kashmere Gardens today. The resilience hubs are trusted community-serving facilities that are augmented to support residents with access to services and resources before, during, and after emergencies while also providing opportunities to foster broader connectivity within the community. The Kashmere Gardens Multi-Service Center Resilience Hub will quickly become a critical resource and asset for the community. Thank you to all the community and city leaders who made this possible.

Houston's #MacGregorPark in the historic Third Ward will receive long-planned renovations thanks to HPB and partners City of Houston Mayor's Office, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Kinder Foundation.   The Houston City Council has approved the renovations following a comprehensive and community-based master plan process. The renovations will honor the park's history and cultural significance and are aligned with Houston Parks Board's strategic priority to improve regional parks along the Bayou Greenways system.   The Kinder Foundation contributed a $27 million catalyst gift, providing initial momentum for the project.  Design will start in 2024, and construction is expected to begin in 2025.

Alief ISD invites you to a community day filled with live music, family activities, giveaways, and student performances. This event is free to attend and is an excellent opportunity for families to engage with the school district and the broader community. #AliefProudFestival #AliefISD #CompleteCommunitiesHouston

Mark your calendars for October 14, 2023, as Project Row Houses celebrates its 30th anniversary with the A Legacy Mixtape Block Party. This special event is not just a celebration but a gathering of community, featuring art exhibitions, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. For vendors and volunteers interested in participating, please contact Bailey at bserrano@projectrowhouses.org. #CompleteCommunitiesHouston #PRHBlockParty2023 #TheFoundersRound #PRHTurns30

Join Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4 and community partners for the Health, Fitness, and Education Fair in Gulfton. This event will offer free dental screenings, vaccines, and Harris Health System Gold Card applications. Date: Saturday, October 7 Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Burnett Bayland Park, 6000 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081 #CompleteCommunitiesHouston #HealthFitnessEducationFair #CommunityEngagement