WHAT HOUSTON IS TELLING US.

According to the Connection Opportunity report by More in Common, 72% of Houstonians want to connect across lines of difference, but don’t know how. The Change Lab meets that need by moving people from curiosity to real-world connection and civic action — creating the structures that make engagement easier, more inviting, and more meaningful.

“I finally saw where I fit into change
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— Program Participant

What Is The Change Lab?

The Change Lab focuses on sparking connection, civic participation, and community resilience—by helping people feel invited in and empowered to act.

Our Focus

  • Reduce barriers to civic engagement by creating simple, welcoming entry points like MeetUps, DIY kits, and workshops.

  • Turn disconnection into collaboration by offering spaces—both digital and in-person—where neighbors can connect across political, social, and cultural divides.

  • Equip communities with tools to take informed, coordinated action through the Community Engagement Guide.

  • Amplify local stories to share neighborhood wisdom, build trust, and momentum for change.

What We're Building (With You)

  • Community Engagement Guide
    A trusted online resource that gathers information and opportunities to act—connecting people to events, learning, and organizations making a difference. Powered by the Civic Impact Engine.

  • MeetUps
    In-person gatherings that foster civic curiosity, connection, and collaboration.

  • DIY Engagement Kits
    Resources that empower communities to lead their own civic activities.

  • Workshops & Volunteer Adventures
    Hands-on sessions and local service that bridge divides and build capacity.

  • Storytelling Infrastructure
    Platforms and tools to uplift neighbor voices and celebrate local change.

The Change Lab helps communities by making civic engagement more human, more local, and easier to access.

We believe that everyone—regardless of background or politics—deserves a way to plug in, be heard, and make a difference. That’s why we’ve created a flexible, scalable platform with five core programs that invite participation, build trust, and foster real change