CIVIC LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY
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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
We transform lives by connecting people to resources and opportunities.
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