lprus - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/lprus/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:07:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 lprus - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/lprus/ 32 32 103504436 The Channel | July 2025 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-channel-july-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-channel-july-2025 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:07:36 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=10578 We're committing $15 million in flexible grants to strengthen nonprofit leadership and resiliency. Read about the 2025 Collaboration Fund in this month's issue of The Channel.
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]]> 997624 Longtime Houston Endowment leader reflects on philanthropy, collaboration https://houstonnewmedia.org/longtime-houston-endowment-leader-reflects-on-philanthropy-collaboration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=longtime-houston-endowment-leader-reflects-on-philanthropy-collaboration Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:59:37 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=10527 Longtime president and CEO Ann B. Stern will step down after leading the organization through a transformative period.
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]]> 984033 The Channel | June 2025 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-channel-june-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-channel-june-2025 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:00:09 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=10510 Do you know how Houston because home to the western hemisphere's first Gandhi museum? Find out in this month's issue of The Channel.
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]]> 977638 Get to know August Hamilton, our new program director for Education https://houstonnewmedia.org/get-to-know-august-hamilton-our-new-program-director-for-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-to-know-august-hamilton-our-new-program-director-for-education Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:31:33 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=10298 “Talent is abundant in this city, but access to opportunity is not.” August Hamilton, Program Director for education As the newest member of Houston Endowment’s… Continued
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]]> 977515 Local Artist Anat Ronen Brings the Past to Life with New Mural at Houston Endowment https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-artist-anat-ronen-brings-the-past-to-life-with-new-mural-at-houston-endowment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-artist-anat-ronen-brings-the-past-to-life-with-new-mural-at-houston-endowment Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:55:18 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=10178 The work, a mural of decades-old photos with layered paintings, is the latest installation of the 2025 Jones Artist Awards Program.
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]]> 973543 Houston Endowment president and CEO Ann B. Stern announces she will step down from Foundation https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-endowment-president-and-ceo-ann-b-stern-announces-she-will-step-down-from-foundation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-endowment-president-and-ceo-ann-b-stern-announces-she-will-step-down-from-foundation Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:49:36 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=10158 Stern’s 13-year tenure brought transformative change to the 87-year-old private Foundation. The Board of Directors will launch national search for a new leader.
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]]> 970636 The Channel | May 2025 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-channel-may-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-channel-may-2025 Thu, 29 May 2025 18:27:17 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9999 In this issue, we explore how the art sector is united in telling its story, how partners are collaborating to pave a clear road for aspiring teachers, and why nonprofits need more trust-based, flexible grantmaking.
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]]> 959649 August Hamilton named new Program Director, Education at Houston Endowment https://houstonnewmedia.org/august-hamilton-named-new-program-director-education-at-houston-endowment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-hamilton-named-new-program-director-education-at-houston-endowment Thu, 29 May 2025 17:29:18 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9987 The experienced leader joins the Foundation on June 2 and will lead Houston Endowment's education strategy and grantmaking.
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]]> 960459 Telling their story together: The arts sector unites https://houstonnewmedia.org/telling-their-story-together-the-arts-sector-unites/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=telling-their-story-together-the-arts-sector-unites Wed, 28 May 2025 20:32:31 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9966 HouArts in Action centralizes advocacy efforts and messaging for the arts sector. Through these efforts, it seeks to protect and grow public funding, create and preserve vibrant cultural spaces, build pathways to economic opportunity, and communicate e...

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]]> 960533 Houston Teacher Pathways Consortium to strengthen teaching pathway from community colleges to universities https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-teacher-pathways-consortium-to-strengthen-teaching-pathway-from-community-colleges-to-universities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-teacher-pathways-consortium-to-strengthen-teaching-pathway-from-community-colleges-to-universities Tue, 06 May 2025 16:25:03 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9624 Houston Endowment and Charles Butt Foundation are partnering to bridge gap for students in teacher preparation programs.
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]]> 949794 The Channel | April 2025 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-channel-april-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-channel-april-2025 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:55:26 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9500 This month, explore how our Learning and Evaluation is helping nonprofits become more data-driven, why veterans help voters, how a unique partnership provides students with opportunities and attracts local teachers, and more!
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]]> 946933 Allison Thacker and John Zerr join Houston Endowment’s Board of Directors https://houstonnewmedia.org/allison-thacker-and-john-zerr-join-houston-endowments-board-of-directors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=allison-thacker-and-john-zerr-join-houston-endowments-board-of-directors Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:23:23 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9413 Houston Endowment is governed by a self-perpetuating board of directors whose members are selected from among Greater Houston’s business and civic leaders. The Foundation is pleased to welcome two new board members: Allison Thacker and John Zerr.
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]]> 947318 Data diaries: Two grantees share journeys that began with a logic model https://houstonnewmedia.org/data-diaries-two-grantees-share-journeys-that-began-with-a-logic-model/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=data-diaries-two-grantees-share-journeys-that-began-with-a-logic-model Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:13:20 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9432 More than 50 nonprofit organizations from across the Houston region came together to celebrate their journey toward becoming more data-driven.
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]]> 947321 Something to celebrate: students sign on to become local teachers https://houstonnewmedia.org/something-to-celebrate-students-sign-on-to-become-local-teachers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=something-to-celebrate-students-sign-on-to-become-local-teachers Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:49:46 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9434 Nearly 50 Pasadena ISD high school seniors pledged to become a teacher at the district’s teacher signing day ceremony. With their pledge, these students will cross the graduation stage with more than a diploma in their hand — they’ve also earned the pr...

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]]> 947357 Meet the team that makes sustainability second nature https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-the-team-that-makes-sustainability-second-nature/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-the-team-that-makes-sustainability-second-nature Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:32:30 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9410 Since the construction of Houston Endowment's headquarters was complete, the foundation's Facilities and Operations team has been laser focused to establishing and maintaining a sustainable operations.
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]]> 947396 Why veterans help voters: ‘It’s a continuation of service to my country’ https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-veterans-help-voters-its-a-continuation-of-service-to-my-country/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-veterans-help-voters-its-a-continuation-of-service-to-my-country Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:29:17 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9430 Grantee We The Veterans exceeded its goal and recruited more than 165,000 veterans and their family members to work as poll workers through their Vet the Vote project.
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]]> 949298 The Channel | March 2025 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-channel-march-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-channel-march-2025 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:30:49 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9358 Test your knowledge of Houston's seven cultural districts in the latest issue of The Channel. Plus find out how flexible funding can help nonprofits thrive and reflect on leadership lessons from President and CEO Ann Stern.
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]]> 927470 In their own words: Open communication, support help teacher apprentices succeed https://houstonnewmedia.org/in-their-own-words-open-communication-support-help-teacher-apprentices-succeed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-their-own-words-open-communication-support-help-teacher-apprentices-succeed Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:02:26 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9340 Apprenticeship programs can provide trainees an opportunity to earn while they learn by embedding aspiring teachers in classrooms, supported by mentors and coaches, with coursework occurring primarily in the evening a few days per week. 
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]]> 926062 The Channel | February 2025 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-channel-february-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-channel-february-2025 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:42:37 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9279 Check out the latest issue of The Channel for a look at how grantee Teach Plus is empowering teachers, how MacKenzie Scott's giving is breaking the mold, and how we're building on lessons from Houston's past.
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]]> 910164 How lessons from the past can help us build the future of education https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-lessons-from-the-past-can-help-us-build-the-future-of-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-lessons-from-the-past-can-help-us-build-the-future-of-education Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:28:06 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9159 Houston Endowment President and CEO Ann Stern urged supporters of public education to draw inspiration from Houston’s history as they work to build a better future for the region’s children.
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