This past holiday season, nonprofits across Houston experienced a rise in requests for support as families navigated ongoing economic uncertainty and higher costs of living. Organizations throughout the city reported increased demand for toys, food, and other basic necessities, underscoring how deeply these challenges are being felt.

In the Houston Chronicle, our executive director, Tre Maxie, joined leaders from organizations including BE A Resource (BEAR) and the Emancipation Park Conservancy in reflecting on what this season looked like for families and for the nonprofits working to support them. Community groups and volunteers also played a vital role, from expanded toy drives to long-standing holiday traditions that brought joy directly into neighborhoods.

We’re grateful to have been part of this collective response and thankful to everyone who stepped up to support families during a critical time. The article offers a broader look at how Houston’s nonprofit community came together and what it reveals about the needs families continue to face.

Read the full Houston Chronicle article to learn more about how organizations across Houston responded this holiday season and why community support remains so important.