Community Engagement & Partnerships
Connecting our community to resources and opportunities. Find help nowEventsWe’re here to help
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
We transform lives by connecting people to resources and opportunities.