Delivering on the Dream — Joint Statement on the Cancellation of DACA
Houston Endowment joins a 15-state network of funders in standing by the beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and their families.
Houston Coalition Against Hate Statement on White Nationalist Protests
Houston Endowment is proud to stand in solidarity with the Houston Coalition Against Hate in condemning the message of white supremacist groups.
Houston Endowment Names New Director of Learning and Evaluation
Mandy Chapman Semple joined Houston Endowment on August 7, 2017, as director of learning and evaluation. Mandy brings to Houston Endowment expertise and experience in building measurement systems to maximize results, promoting cross-sector collaboration and driving large-scale social system transformation.
Houston Endowment Names New Directors
Houston Endowment today announced the appointment of Joe Dilg and John M. Esquivel to serve on its board of directors, effective July 1.
Houston Endowment Names New Director of Communications
Catherine Butsch Villarreal joined Houston Endowment on May 15, 2017, as director of communications. Catherine brings extensive experience in strategic communications for nonprofit organizations doing transformative work.
Houston is making strides on homelessness, but many challenges lie ahead
Ann Stern, president and CEO of Houston Endowment, and Bob Eury, president of Central Houston Inc., note that Houston has made steady progress toward the goal of ending homelessness and urge all Houstonians to continue to work together toward sustainable solutions.
Houston Endowment Names New Education Program Officer
Russell Ramsey joined Houston Endowment on March 27, 2017 as program officer for education. Russ brings extensive experience working as both a teacher and a school leader within complex educational systems.
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Philanthropy Isn’t the Answer to Bad Government
Ann Stern, president and CEO of Houston Endowment, and Elena Marks, president and CEO of Episcopal Health Foundation, argue that while philanthropy plays an important role in addressing social problems, it cannot replace government spending on public goods and services.
Houston Endowment Names Associate General Counsel
Wendy Montoya Cloonan will become Associate General Counsel at Houston Endowment effective November 1, 2016. As Associate General Counsel, she will be responsible for advising on a variety of legal issues, overseeing all compliance related policies and procedures, and assisting with special projects.