CIVIC LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY

Developing the next generation of community leaders.
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Community Leadership and Advocacy builds community capacity through leadership opportunities exclusively for East Harris County neighbors and change-minded people to address transformational opportunities in their community.

Civic Empowerment Initiatives 

Environmental Justice 

Community Leadership

Programs & Initiatives

Civic Empowerment Initiatives

We offer voter registration drives and provide instructional training on ballot machines, voter rights, and community engagement on election days to support GOTV efforts. 

Environmental Justice

Our program offers an Environmental Justice Summit and a nine-week training class to empower community members to voice their opinions at permit hearings and commissioner meetings regarding legislation affecting their daily lives and health.

Community Leadership

We offer the Community Builders Academy and will soon be launching Leadership EHC to develop the next generation of community leaders.

How do we support East Harris County?

Empowering the Community

Building capacity through civic engagement, voter registration, and leadership development.

Environmental Justice for All

Advocating for a cleaner, healthier community through education and training.

Next Generation

Elevating community impact by cultivating the skills and leadership potential of the next generation.

EHCEC Staff

Meet Jacob Perez, our dedicated staff member who is committed to making East Harris County the best place to live, work and play.

Jacob Perez

Community Leadership Program Coordinator

jperez@eastharriscounty.org

Join our mission to serve and support East Harris County!

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