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August 8th- THINK VISUAL with Amélie (Ayaka) Uriu

From policy to placemaking, visual tools help people of all backgrounds make sense of complexity and co-create solutions. THINK VISUAL creates an accessible space to learn and practice human-centered techniques that honor community voices and advance shared goals.

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Rebuilding Together Houston

Safe, stable housing is foundational for health, opportunity, and community resilience. Rebuilding Together Houston goes beyond construction—they build hope, preserve family legacies, and strengthen neighborhood identity by restoring homes for those often left out of equitable housing access.

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July 22nd —Applying the 6 Points of Connection

Civic healing starts with personal and collective wellness. By examining how trauma intersects with culture, race, and systemic injustice, this event invites civic actors to understand trauma not just as a clinical issue, but as a community concern—and to move toward healing-centered, culturally grounded solutions.

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Third Grade Teacher Delights Students

This act isn’t just adorable — it’s a model of connection and belonging. In an age of increasing classroom detachment, Ms. Shabir rebuilt trust and identity, one handcrafted doll at a time. Plus, the story reminds us that simple, thoughtful actions can profoundly impact civic culture, community respect, and human dignity.

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Well‑Being and Well‑Becoming Through the Arts

As schools cut arts programming, after-school and community-based programs fill critical gaps—especially in low-income areas. These programs offer young people creative spaces to build confidence, joy, cultural pride, and future pathways Wallace Foundation. The report shows arts are not a luxury—they’re a vital part of youth wellness and civic growth.

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Texans for Clean Water

Litter and pollution don’t just harm the environment — they threaten public health, strain municipal budgets, and affect everyday Texans. By focusing on upstream systems like packaging responsibility and recycling infrastructure, Texans for Clean Water works toward long-term, sustainable solutions that benefit people and the planet.

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Agents of Change in Environmental Justice

Most environmental policies are shaped without the voices of communities most impacted. Agents of Change shifts that balance by empowering underrepresented scholars to lead in media, science, and policymaking—redefining power, participation, and truth in public health and environmental spaces.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Compudopt

How You Can Help

Volunteers are essential to Compudopt’s mission! Whether you're tech-savvy or simply passionate about equity and education, there’s a place for you.

Volunteer Roles

  • Device Prep & Inventory: Clean, test, and prepare donated computers for distribution

  • Distribution Events: Help manage community events where families receive computers

  • Tech Support: Assist with basic digital literacy instruction and setup

  • Mentorship & Training: Teach computer skills to youth or adults

  • Coding & Tech Education: Support instruction in workforce programs or youth coding camps

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Compudopt

Why It Matters

The digital divide isn't just about internet access—it's about opportunity. Millions of families lack the devices or digital literacy needed to thrive in today’s society. Compudopt removes those barriers through computer distribution, digital skills training, and workforce development programs. This work is foundational to equity in education, employment, and civic participation—especially in underserved communities.

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Civics 101 – Civics for Life

Millions of Americans lack a working knowledge of how government functions or what their civic responsibilities entail. Civics 101 meets this challenge head-on with fast, foundational lessons that help people of all ages—from students to retirees—understand the systems that shape their daily lives. With trust in institutions declining and polarization rising, resources like Civics 101 play a vital role in rebuilding civic competence and confidence.

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Kids Discover Online

Informed citizens start young. Kids Discover Online provides engaging, age-appropriate content that helps students understand systems, history, and science—all essential foundations for civic readiness. From ancient civilizations to climate change and democracy, Kids Discover connects learning to the real world, building civic awareness and critical thinking from a young age.

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