East Harris County Empowerment Council

Tired of Things Not Changing? Create Lasting Change Today! Join our FREE Community Organizing Academy to gain the skills to address environmental justice in East Harris County. 📅 When: When: Tuesdays, September 3 - November 12, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6 – 7:30 pm 📍 Where: In-Person 🌟 Learn the art of organizing, master the skills of advocacy, and mobilize community support for change that matters! 📝 Registration Deadline: August 9, 2024 Apply now and become a catalyst for change! 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02HwtYJ0 #CommunityOrganizing #EnvironmentalJustice #FreeCourse #JoinUs

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late! Start Your Business Now! The EHCTX Community Entrepreneurship Academy is a FREE 25-week course to help you jumpstart your ideas and launch your business. 📅 When: Thursdays, September 5th - February 13th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6 – 7:30 pm 📍 Location: Confirmed after registration 🌟 This immersive course provides you with the resources and tools needed to launch your business. 📝 Registration Deadline: August 9, 2024 Apply now and turn your dreams into reality! 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02HwJsN0 #Entrepreneurship #StartYourBusiness #FreeCourse #JoinUs

🎉🎈EHCEC Turns 16 this week! 🎈🎉 We're thrilled to celebrate 16 years of empowering East Harris County! Looking back, we're proud of the lives we've touched and the community we've built. East Harris County is growing stronger and closer ties within the communities we serve thanks to the many programs, partners, and people we've helped bring together. Looking ahead, we're excited to expand our reach, build stronger partnerships, and create sustainable systems that empower every resident and increase opportunity in our region. Thank you for your unwavering support. Here’s to many more years of making a difference together! 🥳🙌🏽 #EHCEC #16YearsStrong #CommunityEmpowerment #TogetherWeThrive #EastHarrisCounty #Sweet16 Visit our About Us page for more info. https://hubs.li/Q02Hv5pZ0

Stop Dreaming and Start Doing! Looking to get involved in your community? Make an impact today by joining the Community Builders Academy! 🌟 Empower yourself with the skills and knowledge to lead impactful initiatives in your community. 📅 When: Wednesdays, September 4th - February 19th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6 – 7:30 pm 📍 Where: In-Person Eligibility Requirements: Must live in the following zip codes: 77015, 77029, 77044, 77049, 77530, 77532, 77547 Must be 18 years or older. 📝 Application Deadline: August 9, 2024 Apply now and become a catalyst for change! 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02HhVrT0 #CommunityBuilders #MakeADifference #JoinUs

🗓️ Save the Dates! 🗓️ Join us for QPR Certification at East Harris County Empowerment Council! 🌟 📅 Dates: Wednesday, 24th: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Thursday, 25th: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Learn how help recognize signs of mental illness using the QPR Method. You will be trained to Question, Persuade, and Refer to help save lives. 💙 Sign up here: https://hubs.li/Q02HbcyV0 #QPR #SaveLives #EastHarrisEmpowerment #MentalHealth

🎒📚 Back 2 School Drive! 📚🎒 Join us on July 27, 2024, from 12 PM - 4 PM for a fantastic Back 2 School Drive at 13828 Corpus Christi, Houston, TX 77015! ✨ What to Expect: FREE backpacks filled with school supplies FREE haircuts/hairstyles FREE food, games, and fun! 🌟 Vendors: Excel Beyond, La Chica de los Berries, KW Metropolitan, FWP Enterprise LLC, PTS, and more! Note: Each school-age child must be registered. Registration concludes on July 20, 2024. Don't miss out! Register now ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02H9HgN0

We are proud to help supoprt our senior neighbors after the Derecho Storm that drastically impacted East Houston residents. Yesterday and today, EHCEC and Port Houston provided financial assistance to over 60 of our senior neighbors impacted by the recent Derecho storms. This vital support was made possible thanks to the generous funding from Port Houston. #CommunitySupport #SeniorAssistance #DerechoStorm #PortHouston #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

Stop Dreaming. Start Doing! Empower Your Community! 🚀✨ Unlock your potential and help build a stronger community with our FREE 6 month EmpowerU Academies starting this September! 🔸 Community Builders Academy: Gain leadership opportunities to address community issues. 🔸 Community Entrepreneurship Academy: Get training and strategies to launch new businesses. 🔸 Community Organizing Academy: Advocate for environmental justice and shape policies. Eligibility Requirements: 📍 Must live in zip codes: 77015, 77029, 77044, 77049, 77530, 77532, 77547 📍 Must be 18 years or older Application Deadline: August 9, 2024 Register Now! ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02H952S0

🌿 Join Port Houston for an engaging Information Forum on sustainability, port jobs, dredging, and more! 🌊 📅 Sat, July 27, 2024 🕤 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 8775 Flagship Dr, Houston, TX RSVP: [email protected] or text 713-204-6799 #Sustainability #PortJobs #HoustonEvents

Join our Mental Health Certificate Programs! 🌟 The MHFA Certification focuses on increasing mental health awareness, reducing stigma, promoting a culture of mental health support, and providing an action plan to help others with mental health well-being. Get certified in QPR Gatekeeper (1 hr) or become an Adult Mental Health First Aider (8 hrs). Help save lives & support mental health in our community. 📍 For East Harris County residents 18 👉 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02Gh6bc0 #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunitySupport #EastHarrisCounty