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Not only did the pandemic make it unusually difficult to conduct a fair and accurate count, but the political environment presented obstacles in ways that could have left out many.The Alliance, Catholic Charities, Interfaith Ministries and the YMCA are teaming up to raise $8.5 million for resettlement efforts. The Kinder Foundation and Houston Endowment donated the first $3 million.The path to the ballot box isn’t the same for all voters. Many encounter barriers and detours that make casting their ballots difficult, if not… ContinuedWe stand for the fundamental right of every eligible voter to cast their ballot.America’s system of constitutional democracy has long been the envy of the world. Yet, this is an incredibly fragile time; each day seems to bring news that further divides and angers the American public.For over 83 years, Houston Endowment has worked to advance equity of opportunity for the people of Greater Houston. We believe that in order to realize an equitable and vibrant city we should all participate in shaping our shared future.On Monday, the United States Census Bureau announced a shortened timeframe for the 2020 Census. This curtailment will almost certainly result in an inaccurate census count, which is bad news for our region.Houston in Action members are coordinating to increase the region’s capacity to plan for future needs, self-organize, and empower residents to be effective advocates – regardless of their political affiliation or the issues they care about.Commissioned by Houston Endowment, the Take Action Houston report, a project of Houston in Action, assesses systemic barriers and opportunities for civic engagement in Harris… Continued