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View email in browser Happy August, Alief! This is the Alief Insider, your monthly dose of community opportunities in Southwest Houston. Learn more about AliefVotes here. We are youth-led (Alief ISD students) and our events require funding. Please donate here. It’s tax-deductible! As the start of the school year is nearing, we want to congratulate everyone who’s made this past year so successful! Whether you’re a student, stakeholder, or community member, your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed. Cheers to this season of new beginning. Shoutout to Collective Action for Youth and ReCollective for their fantastic engagement and event at the Alief Neighborhood Center! With gratitude, Ngoc Ho, Manager of Communications & Abisola Akintola, Fellow Student, Kerr High School & Alief Early College High School |
| | Apply Now!The AliefVotes Fellowship is a year-long journey in youth civic power. From leadership trainings to hands-on community action, fellows grow as changemakers rooted in Alief. Build skills, organize real events, connect with mentors making a difference, and receive a $250 stipend. This is your chance to lead from where you live! Application Deadline: September 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM Register Now! bit.ly/aliefvotes-fellows-2025 |
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| Upcoming Events in Alief— Join us for exciting community events. Come for volunteering hours, free food, drinks, community, and more. All ages and community members are invited—in-and-out of Alief. Please forward this email to your community! |
| | This SaturdayJoin Alief ISD for our Health & Resources Fair! You can find free school supplies, health screenings, and other giveaways during this event. AliefVotes will be tabling. It will be on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Alief ISD Center for Talent Development (14411 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77082). |
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| | This SaturdayJoin Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s office for another Passport Fair! Book your appointment in advance and take this opportunity to meet with your elected officials and get the help you need. It will be on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Mission Bend Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston (8709 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77083). More Info & Register Now!
fletcher.house.gov/events |
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| | This SaturdayMayor John Whitmire is hosting a Back2School & Health Fair event featuring giveaways for all students. This event is open to all families alike; drop by and get your supplies. It will be on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010). Register Now! http://houstontx.gov/btsf/registermystudent.html |
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| | This SaturdayJoin us for the Young Billionaires Club Summer Market- a celebration of youth entrepreneurship and community fun! Shop student-run businesses, enjoy live music, play sports, win raffles, and more! It will be on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at The Better Generation – PJ Tucker’s Store (4112 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007). More Info Here!
www.sandershand.org |
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| | In AugustYou are cordially invited to Houston Haitians United’s Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive. Start the year off strong with free school supplies available for families at two locations. It will be on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Houston Haitian Bethany Seventh-Day Adventist Church (12112 Carlsbad St, Houston, TX 77085 ) and Five-o-Nine Haitian Restaurant (12703 Alief Clodine Rd, Ste 105, Houston, TX 77082). |
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| | Enroll Now!Looking for quality, affordable childcare? CMS Kids Club is now enrolling! They offer educational childcare for ages 6 weeks to 12 years — with a focus on play-based learning, STEAM, early intervention, tutoring, and more. Program takes place at 8515 Brookewulf Dr, Houston, TX 77072. Reach out to (281) 962-0840 or www.cmskidsclub.com for more info. Be sure to mention you were referred by Tommy Wan when you inquire. More Info Here!
www.cmskidsclub.com |
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| | Pocket PrairieThanks to the Resilient Cities Network, National Wildlife Federation, Alief ISD, the WOW Project, the International Management District, and more, AliefVotes is building a pocket prairie in Alief and at Brays Village East HOA and we want YOUR help! Build dates to come in the mornings so that we can get the whole community involved. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. |
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| Student Spotlight!— A special shoutout to Madeline, Cindy, Sawsan, Lander, Emaan, and so many others for your incredible work and dedication during the Alief Pocket Prairie Seeding, Workshop, and Tour. Your efforts helped bring our community together and promote environmental awareness. We’re grateful for your passion, teamwork, and commitment to making Alief greener and more connected! Kudos to Azeemah, Ngoc, Madeline, Cindy, Isabelle, Abby, and more for volunteering and representing AliefVotes at the Anime Voting Summit on July 26! Congratulations to the first three for their time as panelists for the event as well. Your insights were incredibly valuable and your words deeply resonated with all participants alike! |
| | | About AliefVotes— Founded in 2022, AliefVotes is a non-profit that empowers youth civic engagement in Alief. We establish a pipeline of community-oriented youth through civic education, leadership opportunities, and youth-led projects. With a key partner, District F Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas’s Office, AliefVotes empowers the next generation of civic leaders and community advocates. We are completely student-led! Emaan Syed – Program Manager Ngoc Ho – Manager of Communications Angelina Nguyen – Manager of Finance Helin Wang and Katelyn Tieu – Managers of Events David Beckham Unaegbu – Manager of Data & Records Tommy Wan – Program Director Abby Gail Triño – Executive Director |
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