Community Engagement & Partnerships

Connecting our community to resources and opportunities.
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Together we are joining with partners to connect families and individuals to life-changing resources and opportunities. We are the go-to resource in East Harris County for:

Food

Clothing

Financial Assistance

Training & Support

Special Community Events

Programs & Initiatives

Healthy Mother's Healthy Babies

Our Healthy Mother Healthy Babies program empowers mothers of young children and newborns with food and clothing assistance, baby items, and educational opportunities to help them grow their skills. 

Strong Seniors

Our Strong Seniors program is designed to provide support and education for seniors to live healthy and fulfilling lives. We address important issues such as after-life preparation, digital, financial, and health literacy to empower seniors to take control of their lives. 

Digital Equity

Our Digital Equity program ensures that all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic status, have equal access to the digital tools and resources they need to succeed in today’s world. 

Call Center

Our Call Center is focused on raising awareness of available social services and providing access to additional resources for neighbors in East Harris County. 

Application Assistance

Our Application Assistance program provides help with state-funded and social and health services applications. We offer assistance for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Children’s Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Women’s Health Program. 

EHCTX LINK

EHCTX LINK (Local Integrated Network of Knowledge) is an initiative of the East Harris County Empowerment Council designed to increase communication, coordination, and collaboration among stakeholders in East Harris County. Learn More.

Special Events

Our Special Events include Back-to-school, Hope for the Holidays, and Unforgettable Christmas Experience, where we provide resources and support to our community during special times of the year. 

How do we support East Harris County?

Connect Neighbors

Provide basic needs assistance and implement initiatives to build a stronger community.

Convene Partners

Connect and expand community partnerships to create a network of community resources.

Create Systems

Develop sustainable systems and innovative services to empower our region.

EHCEC Staff

Meet Lauren White, our dedicated staff member committed to making East Harris County the best place to live, work and play.

Christina Alley

Chief of Community Impact

calley@eastharriscounty.org

Join our mission to serve and support East Harris County!

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