Houston in Action

Houston In Action's mission is to facilitate the collective action of local organizations and actors to promote community leadership and break down systemic barriers to civic participation so that every resident, regardless of social identity, has equal opportunity to participate and have a meaningful impact on civic life.

The organization operates on the belief that greater impact can be achieved through coordinated action than individual efforts, and that communities have stronger influence over systems and services when they work collectively.

Primary focus areas include:

• Increasing civic participation of Houston youth through GenHTX
• Advancing policy that supports a culture of civic engagement
• Reducing barriers to political engagement for the community at large, especially those affecting marginalized communities
• Providing resources that empower organizations to be more effective in civic engagement
• Facilitating access to funding for organizations of all sizes, particularly those historically underserved by traditional funding structures