Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to sponsor the NAACP Houston Branch in the amount not to exceed $900.00 and made payable to NAACP Houston Branch to support community education, outreach, and resource-connected programming for Harris County residents.
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Background and Discussion:
The NAACP Houston Branch advances initiatives that align with Harris County’s priorities of equity, community well-being, public safety, economic opportunity, education, health equity, and civic inclusion. Its community-based work includes legal clinics, educational and youth-development initiatives, health-awareness efforts, workforce and economic-opportunity advocacy, and programming intended to address barriers affecting historically underserved communities.
Expected Impact:
The sponsorship is expected to strengthen the NAACP Houston Branch’s capacity to provide community education, outreach, and resource-connected programming for Harris County residents. By supporting efforts related to health equity, economic mobility, youth leadership, educational access, legal resources, and community safety, the investment will help advance Precinct One’s commitment to equitable opportunity, inclusive community development, and improved quality of life for historically underserved populations.
Alternative Options:
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