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Spread some holiday joy and help decorate Christmas trees for pediatric cancer patients
Read full article: Spread some holiday joy and help decorate Christmas trees for pediatric cancer patientsKPRC 2 and our community partners at Energy Transfer, Houston Christian University and Exclusive Furniture are working with Harrison’s Heroes to bring joy to children at MD Anderson Cancer Center for the holidays.
Volunteers from Energy Transfer help bring new life to home family has lived in for more than 40 years
Read full article: Volunteers from Energy Transfer help bring new life to home family has lived in for more than 40 yearsKPRC 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.
Urban Harvest brings low-cost fresh, local foods to our neighbors in need
Read full article: Urban Harvest brings low-cost fresh, local foods to our neighbors in needOur KPRC 2 Community spotlight for October is on Urban Harvest and their work to uplift communities through food education, support for local farmers and providing access to fresh, locally-sourced foods to communities in need.
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.
How to navigate conversations about bullying with your kids
Read full article: How to navigate conversations about bullying with your kidsRania 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.
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.
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 tax questions? Houston experts are taking calls until 6:30 p.m. to provide answers
Read full article: Have tax questions? Houston experts are taking calls until 6:30 p.m. to provide answersKPRC 2 Community is partnered with BakerRipley and Telemundo Houston to host a tax help phone bank on March 30 until 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are standing by to take calls in both English and Spanish. The phone number to call is 713-778-8920.
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
KPRC 2 Community: We have spots for 5 Insiders to volunteer alongside our team tomorrow to help Kids’ Meals
Read full article: KPRC 2 Community: We have spots for 5 Insiders to volunteer alongside our team tomorrow to help Kids’ MealsFive members of KPRC 2 Insider are invited to join our team and volunteers from Energy Transfer to help Kids’ Meals this Wednesday, January 25.
Kids’ Meals feeds thousands of Houston children each day. Here’s how you can support the organization
Read full article: Kids’ Meals feeds thousands of Houston children each day. Here’s how you can support the organizationAt KPRC 2, we’re proud to showcase those making a difference in the Houston area. Each month, we’re partnering with Energy Transfer to showcase a different nonprofit organization offering Houstonians a helping hand.
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.
Here’s how you can help in fight against diabetes
Read full article: Here’s how you can help in fight against diabetesAt KPRC 2, we’re proud to showcase those making a difference in the Houston area. Each month in 2022, we’re partnering with Energy Transfer to showcase a different nonprofit organization offering Houstonians a helping hand.
The Rose Mobile Mammography Coach catching cancer early in women across southeast Texas
Read full article: The Rose Mobile Mammography Coach catching cancer early in women across southeast TexasFor uninsured or underinsured patients, The Rose screens for breast cancer and guides patients through treatment
KPRC 2 team partners with Rebuilding Together Houston to paint an East End home
Read full article: KPRC 2 team partners with Rebuilding Together Houston to paint an East End homeMembers of the KPRC 2 team are spending time in an East End neighborhood Wednesday helping the organization Rebuilding Together Houston revitalize a home.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Rebuilding Together Houston revitalizing homes in Houston’s East End District
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month: Rebuilding Together Houston revitalizing homes in Houston’s East End DistrictRebuilding Together Houston has helped more than 15,000 families since 1982. They serve military families anywhere in Harris County, as well as, underserved families in neighborhoods like the East End and Third Ward.
Real Men Wear Pink: KPRC 2 teams up with the American Cancer Society to support the fight to end breast cancer
Read full article: Real Men Wear Pink: KPRC 2 teams up with the American Cancer Society to support the fight to end breast cancerBreast cancer. It’s a disease that impacts women and men. It’s an illness that changes the lives of both those battling and those who love and support them.
Non-profit focuses on breast cancer survivorship for Black women
Read full article: Non-profit focuses on breast cancer survivorship for Black womenKPRC 2 Community highlights organizations helping others. Sisters Network Inc. is the nation’s largest and only national Black breast cancer survivorship organization.
Help U.S.VETS—Houston fight homelessness among veterans in Houston
Read full article: Help U.S.VETS—Houston fight homelessness among veterans in HoustonAt KPRC 2, we’re proud to showcase those making a difference in the Houston area. Each month in 2022, we’re partnering with Energy Transfer to showcase a different nonprofit organization offering Houstonians a helping hand. This month, we are featuring the Houston-based U.S. Vets, an origination that was founded by veterans to serve veterans.
Help U.S.VETS—Houston fight homelessness among veterans in Houston
Read full article: Help U.S.VETS—Houston fight homelessness among veterans in HoustonAt KPRC 2, we’re proud to showcase those making a difference in the Houston area. Each month in 2022, we’re partnering with Energy Transfer to showcase a different nonprofit organization offering Houstonians a helping hand. This month, we are featuring the Houston-based U.S. Vets, an origination that was founded by veterans to serve veterans.
Texas Children’s hosting donation drive to support Ukrainians
Read full article: Texas Children’s hosting donation drive to support UkrainiansKPRC 2 is proud to partner with Texas Children’s, which is supporting Ukraine by hosting a donation drive at specific Texas Children’s locations Monday, April 18 through Saturday, April 23. The much-needed supplies will be gathered, sorted and shipped to the people of Ukraine.
Texas Children’s hosting donation drive to support Ukrainians
Read full article: Texas Children’s hosting donation drive to support UkrainiansKPRC 2 is proud to partner with Texas Children’s, which is supporting Ukraine by hosting a donation drive at specific Texas Children’s locations Monday, April 18 through Saturday, April 23. The much-needed supplies will be gathered, sorted and shipped to the people of Ukraine.
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
Houston Area Women’s Center offers 24/7 hotline for women, families in dangerous situations
Read full article: Houston Area Women’s Center offers 24/7 hotline for women, families in dangerous situationsEach month, the KPRC2 community along with our partners at Energy Transfer come together to spotlight those who make a big impact in our community.
Houston Area Women’s Center helps survivors transform their lives. Here is how you can support them.
Read full article: Houston Area Women’s Center helps survivors transform their lives. Here is how you can support them.This month, we are featuring the Houston Area’s Women’s Center, an organization that that describes itself as a place that serves thousands of women, children and families each year escaping domestic violence, sexual assault or sex trafficking.
Star of Hope Mission passing out coats, blankets to homeless community ahead of cold weather
Read full article: Star of Hope Mission passing out coats, blankets to homeless community ahead of cold weatherAt KPRC 2, we’re proud to showcase those making a difference in the Houston area. Each month in 2022, we’re partnering with Energy Transfer to showcase a different nonprofit organization offering Houstonians a helping hand. This month’s KPRC 2 Community spotlight is on the Star of Hope.
Kids’ Meals feeds thousands of Houston children each day. Here’s how you can support the organization
Read full article: Kids’ Meals feeds thousands of Houston children each day. Here’s how you can support the organizationAt KPRC 2, we’re proud to showcase those making a difference in the Houston area. Each month, we’re partnering with Energy Transfer to showcase a different nonprofit organization offering Houstonians a helping hand.
Surprise! Man becomes homeowner after being presented with home from Houston Habitat for Humanity
Read full article: Surprise! Man becomes homeowner after being presented with home from Houston Habitat for HumanityAs volunteers continued to work hard on Wednesday, a new homeowner received a nice surprise when he was presented with keys to a home from Houston Habitat for Humanity.
Stronger Houston: Local church partners with United Way, Doordash to help feed those in need
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Local church partners with United Way, Doordash to help feed those in needEvery Monday at Brentwood Baptist Church on Landmark Street, a dozen or more volunteers flock to the parking lot.
Charity toy distribution short hundreds of toys, asks for public’s help bringing Christmas cheer to Houston children
Read full article: Charity toy distribution short hundreds of toys, asks for public’s help bringing Christmas cheer to Houston childrenA local charity needs the public’s help in its push to bring Christmas cheer to some 500 area children.
Stronger Houston: Local attorney helps girls build self-confidence through mentorship program called ‘Girl Talk University’
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Local attorney helps girls build self-confidence through mentorship program called ‘Girl Talk University’A Houston area attorney just received a $10,000 grant from AT&T to continue helping young girls across the Houston area.
Trae Tha Truth and the Relief Gang hand out food, jackets to the homeless as winter weather approaches
Read full article: Trae Tha Truth and the Relief Gang hand out food, jackets to the homeless as winter weather approachesTrucks made their way through the downtown area Friday afternoon, loaded with some essential winter apparel and other items for those in need.
Annual holiday toy drive, ‘Color Box’, works to put smiles on kids faces this holiday season
Read full article: Annual holiday toy drive, ‘Color Box’, works to put smiles on kids faces this holiday seasonAn organization that works to empower fathers throughout the Houston area aims to put smiles on the faces of children who are less fortunate this holiday season.
Fundraiser underway for historic home that stood since 1865 in Freedmen’s Town. How to donate, support cause
Read full article: Fundraiser underway for historic home that stood since 1865 in Freedmen’s Town. How to donate, support causeA historic home in the Freedmen’s Town community is at risk of demolition.
Second Servings Houston helping to fight hunger and end waste in the Houston community
Read full article: Second Servings Houston helping to fight hunger and end waste in the Houston communitySeptember is Hunger Action Month, and Second Servings Houston is preparing for Hunger Action Day which is tomorrow.
How one local veteran is giving back and helping other veterans in the community
Read full article: How one local veteran is giving back and helping other veterans in the communityHispanic Heritage Month begins Wednesday and KPRC 2 is celebrating by bringing you Voices of Houston from the Hispanic community.
Local program creates initiative to help people with severe autism, caregivers for free
Read full article: Local program creates initiative to help people with severe autism, caregivers for freeThe Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders has created an initiative that will help people with severe autism and caregivers for free.
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 seventh annual Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption drive from now until September 19.