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Explore TXFPF’s work across Houston and Texas. Each gallery documents people, partnerships and services in the community.

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17 event galleries document workforce development, civic engagement, youth support, emergency response and neighborhood partnerships.

September 12, 2026

2026 Empower(ed) to Restore: Expunction & Supportive Services Resource Clinic

YET at Finnigan Park, 4900 Providence Street, Houston, TX 77020

TXFPF joined Empower CDC and community partners for a free legal and supportive-services clinic connecting residents with expunction and record-sealing information, employment resources, housing assistance, benefits support and reentry services.

TXFPF sharing employment, education and Texas Restore Act resources at the Empower(ed) to Restore clinic
TXFPF representative holding Texas Restore Act materials at the community resource clinic
TXFPF and community partners together at the Empower(ed) to Restore clinic
Flyer for the 2026 Empower(ed) to Restore Expunction and Supportive Services Resource Clinic

June 1, 2024

Hip-Hop Civic Quest

Third Ward, Houston

A youth-centered civic engagement experience connecting culture, education and community participation.

TXFPF participants beside the Hip-Hop Civic Quest event banner in Third Ward
Community members standing beside the Hip-Hop Civic Quest event banner
Hip-Hop Civic Quest participant at the Third Ward event
Hip-Hop Civic Quest logo
TXFPF leaders working at the Hip-Hop Civic Quest event
Hip-Hop Civic Quest organizers and community partners

June 15, 2024

Youth Job Fair

TXFPF and VIC International Church

TXFPF and VIC International Church brought young people, community leaders and employment resources together.

TXFPF and VIC International Church Youth Job Fair team members
Community partners at the TXFPF youth job fair
Resource table at the TXFPF and VIC International Church Youth Job Fair

July 2024

24-Hour Cooling Center

Hurricane Beryl emergency response

TXFPF helped operate a 24-hour cooling center where residents found food, rest, relief and community support after Hurricane Beryl.

Resting area and food station inside the 24-hour Hurricane Beryl cooling center
Child and volunteer inside the Hurricane Beryl cooling center
Residents resting inside the 24-hour cooling center
Volunteers serving meals during the Hurricane Beryl response
Families and volunteers gathered inside the Hurricane Beryl cooling center

October 5, 2024

Peace P.O.P.-U.P.

Houston Safe Summer community event

A neighborhood gathering focused on violence prevention, community resources, connection and peace. TXFPF Ecosystem Director Brian Young helped lead the Houston Safe Summer Peace P.O.P.-U.P.

Community member wearing a Peace P.O.P.-U.P. shirt at the Houston event
Peace P.O.P.-U.P. organizers gathering under the community pavilion
Young adults participating in the Peace P.O.P.-U.P. event
Peace P.O.P.-U.P. participants and community partners
Family and TXFPF supporter at the Peace P.O.P.-U.P. community event
TXFPF Ecosystem Director Brian Young speaking at the Houston Safe Summer Peace P.O.P.-U.P.

March 29, 2025

Community Outreach and Tabling

Houston community event

TXFPF shares program information, civic resources and record-relief education directly with community members. Board of Directors Secretary Mrs. Bobbie Wyatt joined the outreach team.

TXFPF staff at a community outreach table with Hip-Hop Civic Quest and record-relief materials
TXFPF Board of Directors Secretary Mrs. Bobbie Wyatt at a community outreach event

April 26, 2025

Fifth Ward Community Event

Fifth Ward, Houston

TXFPF brought civic information, community connections and program resources directly to Fifth Ward residents.

TXFPF outreach table at a Fifth Ward community event
Community partner visiting the Fifth Ward event
TXFPF representative and Pure Justice partner at the Fifth Ward community event
TXFPF and community partners gathered at the Fifth Ward event
Board secretary Mrs. Bobbie Wyatt and community participants in Fifth Ward

June 12, 2025

Democracy in Action

Third Ward Multi-Purpose Center

TXFPF created space for residents, leaders and community partners to learn, connect and participate in civic life.

TXFPF team preparing the Democracy in Action community program
TXFPF representatives at the Democracy in Action event display
Community gathering inside the Third Ward Multi-Purpose Center
Residents participating in Democracy in Action
Community speaker addressing Democracy in Action participants
Guest speaker at the Third Ward Multi-Purpose Center
TXFPF team and partners at Democracy in Action

July 26, 2025

Democracy in Action Community Outreach

Houston community event

TXFPF met residents outdoors with voter information, civic resources and opportunities to become involved.

TXFPF team sharing civic resources at a Houston community event
TXFPF representatives at a Democracy in Action outreach table

Community workforce event

TXFPF Community Job Fair

Cuney Homes, Houston

TXFPF and the Harris County Employment Partnership Coalition connected Cuney Homes residents with employers, career information, Workforce Solutions and community resources.

TXFPF representatives at the Cuney Homes career and resource fair partner display
Job seekers reviewing employment information at the Cuney Homes community job fair
Career representatives assisting residents at the TXFPF community job fair
Workforce Solutions representatives at the Cuney Homes job fair
TXFPF and workforce partners sharing information at the community event
Coalition for Barrier Free Living resource table at the Cuney Homes event
Residents and resource providers gathered at the Cuney Homes community job fair
BakerRipley representative sharing career resources at the Cuney Homes job fair

Community service team

TXFPF Staff and Volunteers

Cuney Homes, Houston

TXFPF staff and volunteers worked together at Cuney Homes to welcome residents, support community activities and connect families with resources.

TXFPF staff and volunteers serving residents at Cuney Homes
TXFPF staff, volunteers and community partners gathered at Cuney Homes
TXFPF team members together at the Cuney Homes community event
TXFPF volunteer and community partner discussing services at Cuney Homes

Community health outreach

Cuney Homes Block Walk

TXFPF, CenterWell and Humana

TXFPF joined CenterWell and Humana to prepare information bags and walk through Cuney Homes, sharing health information and community resources with residents.

TXFPF and CenterWell team members preparing outreach bags for Cuney Homes residents
Community health materials being packed for the Cuney Homes block walk
CenterWell and Humana representatives beginning the Cuney Homes block walk
TXFPF, CenterWell and Humana outreach team at Cuney Homes

Community celebration

Ethiopian New Year Dinner

TXFPF cultural community gathering

TXFPF joined community members for an Ethiopian New Year dinner centered on culture, fellowship and stronger community relationships.

Community leaders at the Ethiopian New Year dinner
TXFPF and community members celebrating Ethiopian New Year
Guests gathered for the Ethiopian New Year dinner
Community member attending the Ethiopian New Year celebration
TXFPF representative with guests at the Ethiopian New Year dinner

Community family event

Wesley Square Halloween Community Candy Grab

Wesley Square, Houston

TXFPF prepared candy and treat bags for Wesley Square children and families, creating a welcoming neighborhood Halloween activity.

Shopping cart with supplies for the Wesley Square Halloween Candy Grab
Colorful community treat bags being purchased for Wesley Square families
Halloween decorations and supplies for the community Candy Grab
Shopping cart filled with candy for the Wesley Square event
Halloween treat bag selected for the Wesley Square Candy Grab
Candy and community event supplies ready for checkout
TXFPF volunteers sorting candy for Wesley Square children
Volunteers preparing Halloween treats for the community
Wesley Square Halloween Community Candy Grab tables and treat bags

Back-to-school community event

Omilicha Girl Harmony Hub Back-to-School Hair Braiding

Hair Braiding by Mrs. Tubs

Omilicha Girl Harmony Hub and Hair Braiding by Mrs. Tubs welcomed girls and families for a back-to-school hair braiding event sponsored by Supreme Hair. The event supported confidence, care and school readiness.

Girls showing their completed braids at the Omilicha Girl Harmony Hub event
Young participants at the back-to-school hair braiding event
Omilicha Girl Harmony Hub team members celebrating the event
Girl with completed braids at the back-to-school event
Volunteers and families at the Omilicha Girl Harmony Hub
Supreme Hair stylist at the community hair braiding event
Hair products and braiding stations sponsored by Supreme Hair
Families and stylists inside the Harmony Hub event
Supreme Hair sponsor bag at the back-to-school braiding event
Stylist working with a young participant
Girl displaying her newly braided hairstyle
Young participant smiling after receiving braids
Supreme Hair stylist braiding a participant's hair
Hair braiding service provided at Omilicha Girl Harmony Hub
Community members gathered during the back-to-school event
Supreme Hair products and event materials
Hair care team preparing products for a participant
Family receiving donated hair products at the community event
Omilicha Girl Harmony Hub room prepared for families and stylists

Community workforce event

Southwest Houston Job Fair

TXFPF and Ivan Sanchez

TXFPF partnered with Ivan Sanchez to bring employers, service providers and career resources together for Southwest Houston job seekers.

Ivan Sanchez welcoming participants to the Southwest Houston Job Fair
TXFPF employment and community resource table at the Southwest Houston Job Fair
Community employer table at the Southwest Houston Job Fair
Employers and TXFPF resources inside the Southwest Houston Job Fair
Job seeker meeting with a Southwest Houston employer
Community partner welcoming job fair participants
Top Choice Staffing employer table at the Southwest Houston Job Fair
Employers preparing to meet Southwest Houston job seekers

Neighborhood employment outreach

South Union, Third Ward and Sunnyside Job Fair

Houston community workforce event

TXFPF connected residents from South Union, Third Ward and Sunnyside with employers, voter registration, family services and community resources.

TXFPF representatives at the South Union, Third Ward and Sunnyside Job Fair
TXFPF team assisting a job fair participant
Family Solutions resource table at the neighborhood job fair
Voter registration table at the TXFPF community job fair
Employers and residents connecting at the community job fair
Community members visiting employer and resource tables
Job seekers meeting with organizations serving Houston neighborhoods
Residents speaking with employers at the TXFPF job fair
Pure Justice and community partner tables at the neighborhood event
South Union, Third Ward and Sunnyside residents gathered at the job fair