In a heartwarming display of community support, the Houston Texans and Jackson National Life Insurance Company have awarded over $1.2 million in grants to various nonprofits across Houston, Lansing, Chicago, and Nashville. These funds aim to bolster social justice initiatives, provide essential services, and create lasting change in their respective communities.
Key Takeaways
- Total Grants Awarded: Over $1.2 million
- Organizations Supported: 12 local nonprofits in Houston and several in Lansing, Chicago, and Nashville
- Focus Areas: Social justice, education, housing, and economic empowerment
Texans Inspire Change Grants
The Houston Texans, in collaboration with ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, and Ashley Furniture, awarded $455,000 in Inspire Change grants to 12 local nonprofits. This initiative aims to support programs that promote social justice and racial equity in the Houston area.
The grant recipients include:
- Collaborative for Children: $50,000 to expand the Collab-Lab program, providing early childhood education.
- Clothed by Faith: $50,000 for the Closets for Schools Program, offering clothing to students in need.
- Family Houston: $50,000 to enhance no-cost school-based counseling for children.
- Houston Area Women’s Center: $50,000 to expand services for survivors of domestic violence.
- Kids’ Meals Inc.: $50,000 to increase the delivery of healthy meals to hungry children.
- NPower Inc.: $50,000 to support IT training for under-resourced communities.
- Restoring Justice: $50,000 for holistic legal support services.
- Second Servings Houston: $25,000 for the PopUp Grocery Store program.
- Girls Inc.: $25,000 for Camp STRONG, empowering young girls.
- Literacy Council of Fort Bend County: $20,000 for adult literacy services.
- RaiseUp Families: $20,000 for the Self-Sufficiency Program.
- Young Women’s Preparatory Academy: $15,000 for academic and leadership support.
Hannah McNair, vice president of the Texans Foundation, expressed her excitement about the impact of these grants, stating, "It’s heartwarming. This is what it’s about. It fills your cup. We’re really excited. They’re inspiring change."
Jackson National Life Insurance Grants
In a parallel effort, Jackson National Life Insurance Company announced over $750,000 in grants to nonprofits in Lansing, Chicago, and Nashville. These funds are aimed at addressing homelessness, preserving affordable housing, and enhancing employment opportunities.
Key recipients include:
- City Rescue Mission (Lansing): Funding for expansion to serve more homeless individuals.
- Hard Bargain Association (Nashville): Support for affordable housing initiatives in a historic neighborhood.
- Cara Collective (Chicago): Grants to develop employment pathways for marginalized communities.
Danielle Robinson, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Jackson, emphasized the company’s commitment to community investment, stating, "Our approach to supporting nonprofits strengthens families in need and creates economic opportunities."
Conclusion
Both the Texans and Jackson National Life Insurance Company are making significant strides in empowering their communities through generous grants. By supporting local nonprofits, they are fostering social change, enhancing educational opportunities, and addressing critical needs in their respective areas. These initiatives not only provide immediate assistance but also lay the groundwork for a more equitable future.
Sources
- ‘It’s a blessing, it’s heartwarming,’ Texans award $455,000 in Inspire Change grants to 12 local nonprofits, Click2Houston.
- Jackson Grants More Than $750,000 to Lansing, Chicago and Nashville Nonprofits | Business Wire, Business Wire.
