The Alief Insider | Spring 2026

AliefVotes: Recapping the Spring!

Happy June, Alief. This is the Alief Insider, your quarterly 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!

Summer is officially here, and we’re closing out another incredible spring semester! This month, we want to give a heartfelt shoutout to all our graduating seniors—managers and fellows—who are moving on to a new chapter in their lives. Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and commitment to empowering Alief through service.

You’ve left a lasting mark on our community, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. No matter where you go, Alief will always welcome you back with open arms.

With gratitude,

Abisola Akintola, Communications Associate

Student, Alief Early College High School

Upcoming Events in Alief

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Join us for exciting community events. Come for volunteer hours, free food and drinks, community, and more. All ages and community members are invited—in and out of Alief.

Please forward this email to your community!

On June 13th!

AliefVotes, in partnership with Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas (District F), on June 13, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Alief Neighborhood Center (Room 2005). This event will bring keynote speakers and breakout session leaders, focused on civic engagement and effecting real change in the community.

Register at tinyurl.com/alief-2026. Food, dessert, and raffles will be provided.

Student Spotlight 🎉

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Every event this year tells a story of leadership, collaboration, and young people stepping up for their community. Our fellows worked hard to create meaningful experiences for Alief families, and we’re excited to spotlight the moments that defined their year.

Check out some of the fantastic events our Alief ISD students held.

About AliefVotes

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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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