Each year, The Junior League of Houston, Inc. provides Community Assistance Grants to worthwhile organizations that do not receive ongoing volunteer support or financial assistance through the League’s Community Projects. The League’s Community Assistance Committee reviews the grant requests based on their alignment with member-determined impact areas and conducts site visits before making recommendations for funding. When selecting recipients, the committee considers whether an agency request would address a critical or basic need, fund a pilot project or expand a significant service to the community.

Community Assistance Grants are funded, in part, by the Barbara and Roy Adams Endowed Community Grant Fund held by the Junior League of Houston Foundation. This endowed fund was made possible through a generous estate gift from Barbara Beardmore Adams (1940 – 2014), a Junior League member from 1982 – 2014. This funding focuses on children’s health and well-being initiatives and literacy/education enrichment.

During the 2025 – 2026 League year, the Junior League of Houston awarded $200,000 in grant support to 21 organizations, including two agencies selected for the inaugural Pilot Funding Program. Developed as a result of the Strategic Planning Committee’s 2023 – 2024 Community Structure Study, this new pilot provides selected early-stage organizations with $10,000 in general operating funds annually for three years.

ARROW CHILD & FAMILY MINISTRIES provides child welfare services that help children in foster care and strengthen the families who care for them. The $7,500 grant will support the expansion of licensing for low-income kinship families in the Greater Houston Area, helping relatives and close family friends become foster parents so children can remain with trusted family members.

CANCARE provides one-on-one peer support by connecting individuals facing cancer with trained survivor volunteers who offer encouragement, understanding and guidance throughout treatment and recovery. The $7,500 grant will support the launch of CanCare’s Healthcare Survivorship Program at Harris Health, expanding access to peer-to-peer support for underserved cancer patients and strengthening emotional support services during treatment.

COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTERS equips underserved families in Houston’s East End with education, resources and support to help children thrive and parents build stable, healthy homes. The $10,000 grant will support the Toddler, Infant and Parent Services (TIPS) Program, providing education, counseling and essential resources for Hispanic families with young children to promote healthy early development and family well-being.

*FAMILY HOUSTON helps individuals and families overcome challenges and build stronger futures through accessible services including mental health counseling, case management and financial and employment coaching. The $12,500 grant will support the launch of psychiatric care within the Children’s Mental Health Program, expanding access to in-person and virtual psychiatric evaluations and treatment for underserved children in the Greater Houston Area.

**FOSTER VILLAGE supports children and families involved in the child welfare system by mobilizing community resources to ensure they feel supported. Through the Junior League of Houston Pilot Funding Program, the organization will receive $10,000 annually for the next three years to expand the Equip Program, providing essential items for foster and kinship families, and to grow Project SOOTHe, which offers therapeutic tools and services to help foster children manage trauma.

HOUSTON HEALTH FOUNDATION builds public-private partnerships to support health and wellness initiatives that improve outcomes for communities across Houston. The $10,000 grant will support the expansion of the See to Succeed Program, providing vision screenings and prescription eyewear to students during the school day so they can see clearly and succeed in the classroom.

*HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION promotes lifelong learning by expanding access to books, educational programs and library resources for Houston families. The $10,000 grant will support the launch of the Newborn Library Card Program in partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital and Houston WIC clinics, giving newborns a three-year library card and introducing families to early literacy resources and programs from the very start.

HOUSTON YOUTH SYMPHONY nurtures personal growth through high-quality music education for young musicians across Houston. The $10,000 grant will support the expansion of the Coda Music Program, providing free string instrument instruction to underserved elementary students and helping build confidence, creativity and community through music.

INSPIRATION RANCH provides equine-assisted services that improve the lives of individuals with physical, mental and emotional challenges. The $10,000 grant will support the expansion of the Equine-Assisted Therapeutic Riding Program, helping cover the cost of therapeutic riding sessions for children who would otherwise be unable to afford these services.

INTERFAITH CARING MINISTRIES strengthens the community by helping local families, individuals and seniors in need through faith-based support and essential services. The $10,000 grant will provide rent and utility assistance to families experiencing financial hardship in the Friendswood and Clear Creek areas, helping stabilize households and prevent housing insecurity.

LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH improves community health by providing accessible medical care, education and support services to underserved populations throughout Houston. The $15,000 grant will support the expansion of the Becoming A Mom (BAM) Program, providing prenatal education for expectant mothers and funding baby showers that supply essential items for newborn care.

MUSIQA enriches and inspires the community through contemporary music programs and interdisciplinary collaborations that make modern music accessible to audiences of all ages. The $12,500 grant will support the expansion of Musiqa’s educational programming, presenting six performances of “Free Rein” through the Hobby Center’s Discovery Series for approximately 3,000 Houston-area fifth graders and their teachers.

NEIGHBORS IN ACTION partners with families in Port Houston and surrounding communities to support spiritual growth, education and basic needs for low-income residents. The $10,000 grant will fund an emergency food pantry and provide flexible assistance, including grocery gift cards and utility support, to help families in the Port Houston area facing food insecurity.

PRELUDE MUSIC FOUNDATION brings music-based learning to preschool classrooms in underserved Houston communities, using singing, dancing and playful activities to support early literacy, math skills and social development. The $10,000 grant will support the expansion of the “My First Orchestral Concert” initiative, bringing interactive concerts to individual schools where students can experience live music, singing and movement alongside local musicians.

**SPECTRUM LINX FOUNDATION empowers families raising children with autism and related disabilities by providing services, resources and scholarships that support individuals in leading fulfilling, productive lives. Through the Junior League of Houston Pilot Funding Program, the organization will receive $10,000 annually for the next three years to expand the Social Motion (SoMo) Skills Program, providing social skills training and scholarships for low-income children and young adults with autism, ADHD, social anxiety and related challenges.

THE NEHEMIAH CENTER supports low-income families by providing educational assistance, emotional wellness resources and enrichment opportunities that help children reach their full potential. The $10,000 grant will support the Academic Enrichment Program, creating a safe and supportive environment for students through tutoring, nutritious meals, counseling and essential resources such as clothing, groceries and household items.

THE PERIWINKLE FOUNDATION develops programs that positively impact children, young adults and families facing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses at Texas Children’s Hospital. The $7,500 grant will support the expansion of the Arts in Medicine Program, providing creative art experiences that help pediatric patients and their siblings express themselves and enhance their treatment environment.

*THE RISE SCHOOL OF HOUSTON provides high-quality early education for children ages six months to six years, both with and without disabilities, helping them build the skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. The $5,000 grant will support expanded resources for the school’s library and Language, Letters and Literacy Program, strengthening early language and literacy development for young learners.

THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE helps women and girls make choices that lead to independence, productivity and financial stability through education, coaching and career development. The $10,000 grant will support a new cohort in the YourLife Career Path Program, providing career and financial coaching as 15 women work toward certification as Community Health Workers.

URBAN OUTREACH provides life-changing programs for at-risk youth and vulnerable families in apartment communities across the Greater Houston Area. The $5,000 grant will support the expansion of Kids Club, offering safe and enriching after-school programming for children living in low-income apartment communities.

YOUNG AUDIENCES OF HOUSTON educates and inspires children through the arts by integrating arts education into school curricula and fostering creative learning through partnerships with educators and communities. The $7,500 grant will support the launch of the ArtWorks Education and Workforce Program, providing middle and high school students with paid arts apprenticeships and mentorship from professional teaching artists.

*These agencies were funded in part by the Barbara and Roy Adams Endowed Community Grant Fund.

**These agencies are a part of the Pilot Funding Program.