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Wellness discounts for pet owners, low-cost spay and neuter, adoption incentives aim to ease shelter overcrowding
Read full article: Wellness discounts for pet owners, low-cost spay and neuter, adoption incentives aim to ease shelter overcrowdingStray pets and overcrowded shelters are a persistent concern around Houston. Organizations are teaming up to provide solutions to help alleviate the problem.
Houston Christian University athletes volunteer to paint home for family in need
Read full article: Houston Christian University athletes volunteer to paint home for family in needKPRC 2 and our partners at Energy Transfer, Houston Christian University and Exclusive Furniture are featuring The Restoration Team and the incredible work they do to help families around Houston with home repairs after natural disasters.
The Restoration Team: Providing safe housing for Houstonians in need
Read full article: The Restoration Team: Providing safe housing for Houstonians in needThe Restoration Team is dedicated to ensuring that every Houstonian has access to safe, sanitary, and secure housing. KPRC 2, along with community partners Energy Transfer, Houston Christian University, and Exclusive Furniture, joined forces to help Vicki Fowler, a Houston high school teacher whose house was severely damaged by Hurricane Beryl.
Help KPRC 2 Clear the Shelters with the 10th annual nationwide pet adoption drive
Read full article: Help KPRC 2 Clear the Shelters with the 10th annual nationwide pet adoption driveKPRC 2 is proud to once again join NBC and Telemundo's Clear the Shelters initiative and team up with Telemundo Houston and animal shelters in the Houston area to host the tenth annual Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption drive through September 10
The Restoration Team is revitalizing communities with free home safety upgrades
Read full article: The Restoration Team is revitalizing communities with free home safety upgradesKPRC 2 and our partners at Energy Transfer, Houston Christian University and Exclusive Furniture are featuring The Restoration Team and the incredible work they do to help families around Houston with home repairs after natural disasters.
Read books, earn prizes with Harris County Public Library this summer
Read full article: Read books, earn prizes with Harris County Public Library this summerAdventure begins at your library. That’s the theme for this year’s summer reading program with the Harris County Public Library (HCPL). Readers of all ages are encouraged to join the reading challenge, where they can read books to earn prizes.
Houston public safety expert offers advice on how to talk to your kids about bullying
Read full article: Houston public safety expert offers advice on how to talk to your kids about bullyingRania Mankarious, an author, podcaster, and the CEO of Crime Stoppers Houston, offers advice on how and when parents and caretakers should talk to their kids about bullying.
Elijah Rising’s four-pronged approach to help human trafficking victims
Read full article: Elijah Rising’s four-pronged approach to help human trafficking victimsElijah Rising provides outreach and restorative care to individuals who have been trafficked into labor or sex work in the Houston area.
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program: How to adopt an angel in the Houston area
Read full article: The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program: How to adopt an angel in the Houston areaIn a typical year, The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program puts new clothes and toys under the tree for 1 million children across the country who would otherwise go without Christmas gifts.
Operation Turkey needs your help to serve Thanksgiving meals to thousands of Houstonians
Read full article: Operation Turkey needs your help to serve Thanksgiving meals to thousands of HoustoniansOn Thanksgiving Day, Operation Turkey will be conducting free turkey giveaways throughout Houston, Katy and Pasadena.
Books Between Kids promotes literacy in underserved areas around Houston
Read full article: Books Between Kids promotes literacy in underserved areas around HoustonKPRC 2 and our Community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are proud to feature Books Between Kids and the work they do to provide books to economically disadvantaged children in Houston.
Shop and eat to support ‘The Rose’ Breast Cancer Screening and Outreach
Read full article: Shop and eat to support ‘The Rose’ Breast Cancer Screening and OutreachKPRC 2 and our Community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are spotlighting The Rose in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
KPRC 2 Community: Harrison’s Heroes supporting children in local hospitals
Read full article: KPRC 2 Community: Harrison’s Heroes supporting children in local hospitalsThis month's KPRC 2 community spotlight is on Harrison's Heroes, and we need your help to fill care packages for babies in the NICU.
Help KPRC 2 Clear the Shelters with our annual pet adoption drive!
Read full article: Help KPRC 2 Clear the Shelters with our annual pet adoption drive!KPRC 2 is proud to once again join NBC and Telemundo's Clear the Shelters initiative and team up with Telemundo Houston and animal shelters in the Houston area to host the ninth annual Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption drive during the month of August
BEAR School Supply Drive helping to providing backpacks full of supplies
Read full article: BEAR School Supply Drive helping to providing backpacks full of suppliesLast year, BEAR’s School Supply Drive provided backpacks full of supplies to more than 11,000 children around Houston. Find out how you can do your part to help this year.
Help US VETS fight homelessness among Houston-area veterans
Read full article: Help US VETS fight homelessness among Houston-area veteransIn honor of Military Appreciation Month, KPRC 2 and our Community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are proud to feature U.S.VETS – Houston. Founded by veterans to serve veterans, the organization is on a mission to end veteran homelessness.
Help Trees for Houston reach goal of planting, distributing 70,000 trees this year
Read full article: Help Trees for Houston reach goal of planting, distributing 70,000 trees this yearApril, also known as Earth Month, is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on a green organization with a mission to plant and distribute trees around Houston.
Have a H.E.A.R.T: Help out this local nonprofit that supports adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Read full article: Have a H.E.A.R.T: Help out this local nonprofit that supports adults with intellectual, developmental disabilitiesThis month, we are featuring the H. E. A. R. T. program (Housing, Entrepreneurship And Readiness Training), an organization that was founded to create new opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their potential
Help this Local Group Deliver Meals to Houston Kids
Read full article: Help this Local Group Deliver Meals to Houston KidsKPRC 2 and Houston Life are partnering with Energy Transfer this month to highlight the local organization Kids Meals and their mission to make sure young kids in our communities have something to eat. It is basic but so important. Kids Meals delivers free healthy meals to children five and under, and they want your help to make Houston the first city to end childhood hunger.
Local Volunteers Deliver Sweet Dreams to Houston Kids
Read full article: Local Volunteers Deliver Sweet Dreams to Houston KidsAll children deserve a safe and comfortable place to lay their heads but so many in Houston do not even have their own bed. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a group of local volunteers who are doing their bit to make sure no child sleeps on the floor in Houston.
Operation Turkey looking for volunteers to help with Thanksgiving event
Read full article: Operation Turkey looking for volunteers to help with Thanksgiving eventOperation Turkey is an organization dedicated to eradicating hunger by giving away free, prepared Thanksgiving meals throughout Houston, Katy and Pasadena on Thanksgiving Day.