Recently, Port Houston hosted “Posada With the Port”, its first community event dedicated to bringing resources and information to communities near the Houston Ship Channel. This event was free to attend and hosted at Milby High School in Houston, TX.
People wanting information about workforce opportunities, healthcare enrollment, food access, and other services attended the event and visited more than 25 booths staffed by local nonprofit organizations. The event featured the Port fire truck, live music from Milby High School’s bilingual choir, and kids’ activities.
Attendees learned more about Port Houston’s sustainability initiatives, maritime education program, and job opportunities at the Port. As the advocate and strategic leader of the nation’s busiest waterway, Port Houston is committed to supporting the communities surrounding the Houston Ship Channel.
“We are thrilled to be hosting our first resource fair for our neighboring communities,” said Roger Guenther, Port Houston Executive Director. “Our goal is to be a good neighbor and provide value to those who live and work near the Houston Ship Channel. By connecting families with vital resources, we can help strengthen these communities and open doors for future generations.”
This is the latest community-focused initiative for Port Houston. Additional programs include the Community Grants program, which invested a total of $325,000 in 2022 into meaningful projects and programs that enhance our local communities.
Full list of participating organizations: Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, the City of Houston, the Houston Dynamo, Clothed by Faith, Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation, Consulate General of Mexico, Houston Botanic Gardens, Houston SPCA, Justice for all Immigrants, Neighbors in Action, Comerica Bank, Houston Food Bank, Target Hunger, Dignity Memorial Network, Project Row Houses, The Bridge Path, Talent Yield Coalition, Community Family Centers, El Centro de Corazon, Harris County Public Health, Harris Health System, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Hermann Nurse Health Line, Molina Healthcare, Pearle Vision, Salud en Mis Manos, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston, NR Swanks Freight Brokerage, Surveying and Mapping LLC, Uncharted Territory Solutions, Crespo Elementary, Capital IDEA Houston, GradCafe by Project Grad, Harris County Department of Education, SER Jobs for Progress, AAMA, The Houston Toolbank, and ILA 135.
For more information, please visit porthouston.com.
Source: Port Houston
