Supporting Southern Texas, New Mexico

UNCF Houston

“A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”^® Why not invest your time or money in better futures for young people in southern Texas, New Mexico and around the country?

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Preparation begins for the 39th Annual UNCF South TX/Houston Walk/Bike/Run!

Save the Date Walk for Education Proud to announce Shell USA, Inc. is our Presenting Sponsor for the 2024 UNCF Walk for Education! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 14, 2024. Interested in sponsoring this amazing community event? Download our sponsorship information here.

More details to come on how to register and form your Walk/Run or Bike teams! Read more about our 2023 event that raised over $260,000 here.

The 2024 “A Mind Is…” Gala set for Friday, November 15, 2024!

Last year the 34th Annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala was attended by seven hundred attendees who helped set a new fundraising records of $874,000! Stay tuned, sponsorship opportunities coming soon! Watch our video highlighting this ‘Houston’s Night in Havana.’

Credit: Right Time Solutions, LLC.

2024 AMI Gala Save the Date

Save the date! 2025 San Antonio Mayor’s Luncheon – Wednesday, February 5, 2025

San Antonio Mayors Luncheon Press-Release

Click here to view more photos of the event.

News and Information

Events
Houston’s 2023 UNCF Walk for Education Recap

A group of students selected by the Fidelity Scholars program — News
Next-Gen Opportunities Unlocked! UNCF and Fidelity Investments Announce the Fidelity Scholars Program is Now Available in Seven States

UNCF National Walk for Education walk list, for more information visit UNCF.org/NationalWalk — News
23 Cities Across America Galvanize to Support HBCUs and their Students Through UNCF’s Walk for Education Campaign

Six gala attendees on the ballroom floor — Events
2023 UNCF Houston Youth Gala

Event leaders and participants at the San Antonio Mayor's luncheon on stage together — Events
2023 San Antonio Mayor’s Luncheon Recap

Dr. Lomax and four attendees pose together onstage — Events
UNCF hosts 2022 “A Mind Is…” Gala, raising Vital Funds to Support HBCUs and local Houston Students

Jobs

Job Opening: Gift Officer, Capital Campaign – Multiple Locations

COVID Hero Banner Graphic — Dr. Lomax
COVID-19: Our Response

Did You Know?

Houston office's supported schools: Texas College, Jarvis Christian University, Wiley University, Huston-Tillotson University

UNCF Houston area office serves Southeast Texas (including Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and the Golden Triangle) and New Mexico. UNCF’s 4 Texas member institutions include Huston-Tillotson University, Jarvis Christian University, Texas College and Wiley University. However, UNCF supports students at the four-year accredited school of their choosing and its 37-member institutions to keep their academic programs strong and their tuitions/fees affordable.

UNCF Houston 2024 – 2025 Leadership Council

Victor Nivens (Chair)
Vice President of Human Resources
H-E-B
Time of Service: 2022

Benny Agosto, Jr., Partner
Law Office of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols,
Sorrels, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
Time of Service: 2014

Michael Alvarez
President & CEO Diverse Supplier and Workforce
Solutions
Time of Service: 2012

Phil Dyson
Human Resources Manager
Enterprise Holdings
Time of Service: 2022

Byron Keith Ellis, M.D.
Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates
Time of Service: 2017

Denise Hall
Advisor, US D&I
Shell USA, Inc.
Time of Service: 2022

Eric C. Hylton
National Director of Compliance
Alliantgroup
Time of Service: 2022

Bryce Hairston Kennard
External Affairs Manager
Comcast Cable
Time of Service: 2014

Ada Ortega
Director of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Time of Service: 2023

Anastasia “Stacy” Penright
Community Partnerships & Outreach Principal Management
Amazon Web Services
Time of Service: 2022

Takea Reshay Reeder
Vice President, Electric Technology and Operational Standards
CenterPoint Energy
Time of Service: 2024

Bruce J. Ruzinsky
Partner
Jackson Walker LLP
Time of Service: 2013

Heidi McDonald Smith
Community Advocate
Time of Service: 2024

Join The Houston Inter-Alumni Council

Interested in joining our Houston Inter-Alumni Council? Join President Dr. Talia M. Pennington-Dorsey and the other HIAC members to support minority higher education and advocate for HBCUs and the students that UNCF serves. Sign up for more information here.