Houston Endowment announced Aug. 22 an $8 million grant toward planting trees and enhancing green space in some of Houston's hottest neighborhoods. The grant is being provided to the Houston Parks Board and the nonprofit Trees for Houston.
Houston Endowment is boosting its efforts when it comes to reducing Houston’s “urban heat islands” — a term used to describe strips of concrete and cement with no trees in sight — with $8 million in funding to two local partners.
Houston Endowment gives $8 million to Houston Parks Board and Trees For Houston to increase access to great neighborhood parks and build tree canopy in areas where the urban “heat island” effect is most pronounced.
Local artist Corey De'Juan Sherrard Jr. is the featured artist in the second exhibition of the Jones Artist Awards Program. The solo exhibition, entitled Songbook for Black Constellations, for Trio, presents data on Black demographics and institutions in the U.S. through a unique pairing of painting and music.
A new program created by the Foundation recognizes local emerging artists and reflects the diverse stories and perspectives of Greater Houston’s residents.