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The Channel | April 2025(external source, opens in a new tab)
This month, explore how our Learning and Evaluation is helping nonprofits become more data-driven, why veterans help voters, how a unique partnership provides students with opportunities and attracts local teachers, and more!
Allison Thacker and John Zerr join Houston Endowment’s Board of Directors
Houston Endowment is governed by a self-perpetuating board of directors whose members are selected from among Greater Houston’s business and civic leaders. The Foundation is pleased to welcome two new board members: Allison Thacker and John Zerr.
Data diaries: Two grantees share journeys that began with a logic model
More than 50 nonprofit organizations from across the Houston region came together to celebrate their journey toward becoming more data-driven.
Something to celebrate: students sign on to become local teachers
Nearly 50 Pasadena ISD high school seniors pledged to become a teacher at the district’s teacher signing day ceremony. With their pledge, these students will cross the graduation stage with more than a diploma in their hand — they’ve also earned the promise of a job interview upon completion of their degrees.
Meet the team that makes sustainability second nature
Since the construction of Houston Endowment's headquarters was complete, the foundation's Facilities and Operations team has been laser focused to establishing and maintaining a sustainable operations.
Why veterans help voters: ‘It’s a continuation of service to my country’
Grantee We The Veterans exceeded its goal and recruited more than 165,000 veterans and their family members to work as poll workers through their Vet the Vote project.
The Channel | March 2025(external source, opens in a new tab)
Test your knowledge of Houston's seven cultural districts in the latest issue of The Channel. Plus find out how flexible funding can help nonprofits thrive and reflect on leadership lessons from President and CEO Ann Stern.
In their own words: Open communication, support help teacher apprentices succeed
Apprenticeship programs can provide trainees an opportunity to earn while they learn by embedding aspiring teachers in classrooms, supported by mentors and coaches, with coursework occurring primarily in the evening a few days per week.
How well do you know Houston’s seven cultural districts?
Houston is home to seven cultural districts, the most in the state. See how much you know about the history and culture each area offers.