Community Resources

RAICES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees. With legal services, social programs, bond assistance, and an advocacy team focused on changing the narrative around immigration in this country, RAICES is operating on the national frontlines of the fight for immigration rights.

Volunteers of America Texas is one of the largest providers of affordable housing for low-income households in the state. They specialize in permanent, supportive housing options for seniors, families, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Wesley Community Center is a Houston nonprofit organization, anchored in the Near Northside, providing an array of social services to families in our neighborhood and throughout Houston. Their services include Early Head Start, childcare, after school and summer care for school-aged youth, food for struggling families, meals and activities for seniors, and a financial opportunity center for individuals to gain the skills they need to become financially stable.

Child behavioral expert Dr. Jennifer Cross explains why screen time should be limited for kids and why some screens are better than others.