Our mission
The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity enacts transformational change by investing resources into organizations and initiatives that empower and uplift communities of color.
Our Vision
As a premier hands and head resource portal, The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity envisions empowered communities of color with equitable access to tangible, pragmatic resources (hands) as well as innovative knowledge and information (head) that propels their thriving success.
our pillars
The Fund is committed to taking actions that encourage equitable systems change, while operating with transparency and fidelity. Accordingly, the Fund is committed to implementing a framework for reporting and evaluation that reflects the shared goal of the Fund and its supporters—meaningful and lasting change for marginalized communities of color. A key aspect to being transformative is to embrace a rigorous process to select and fund organizations aligned to four core focus areas: Social and Racial Justice, Youth Empowerment and Education, Community Building and Economic Development.
Education, literacy, innovation, mentorship, advancement, scholarship and career opportunities
Secure access to vital resources revitalize community spaces, celebrate Black history and culture
Our Struggle
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Board of Directors & Leadership
A unified group of Houston leaders dedicated to accelerate transformative change by supporting under-resourced Houston nonprofits that empower and uplift communities of color.
Mayor Sylvester Turner
Thomas Jones
Barron Wallace
Stephanie Nellons-Paige
Winell Herron
Gerald Alley
Gaurdie Banister, Jr.
Paul Cannings
Shauna Clark
Vanessa Gilmore
Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.
Kimberly Slaughter
Valerie Marshall Williams
Dr. Gena L. Jerkins
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