Our Programs


The Houston Health Foundation has a variety of programs to meet the address and meet the critical public health needs impacting the Houston region’s most underserved families and children.

  • THE BASICS HOUSTON

    The Basics Houston is an affiliate of the Basics Learning Network, a nationally-recognized initiative, a collective movement to support early learning and development, offering free resources that give all Houstonians a great start to life.


    The Houston Health Department launched The Basics Houston to improve the number of children in Houston who have a healthy start to and quality of life. We bring a public health perspective to encourage enriched childhood brain development during the early stages of life. We focus on family and community— from parents and caregivers to community support systems outside of the home — while incorporating the latest research to identify disparities and implement innovative solutions. 

  • COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVE

    The Community Food Security Initiative has raised a total of 72 garden beds which have produced over 27,000 of produce and services 12 communities through our Multi-Service Centers. 

  • MY BROTHER'S KEEPER HOUSTON

    A movement to improve outcomes and reduce opportunity gaps for boys and young men of color. 

  • PROJECT SAVING SMILES

    Project Saving Smiles reduces the prevalence of tooth decay in underserved children and remove barriers to learning. 

  • see to succeed

    The See to Succeed initiative aims to improve vision and vision related health, education and social factors by performing annual vision exams and providing eye wear.