Julia C. Hester House

Julia C. Hester House is a long-standing community center in the Fifth Ward area in Houston, Texas The mission of the Julia C.

Hester House is to enhance the quality of life in Houston's Fifth Ward and surrounding communities through programs and services that promote self-empowerment. Our goals are accomplished through establishing, implementing, and evaluating various services designed to provide the community members with a greater awareness of their potential, self-determination, a safe and caring environment for thei

07/30/2024

Join State Rep. Harold Dutton Jr. at a Town Hall meeting TODAY at 6:30 p.m. as we find solutions for our community for train traffic and safety concerns. See you there!

07/13/2024

Volunteers needed! Harris County Precinct One is looking for volunteers to assist at two distribution sites on Saturday, July 13, organized by Commissioner Rodney Ellis. Help is needed to distribute water and food (MREs) to those in need from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Volunteers Needed! On Saturday, July 13, the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is setting up two distribution sites for our constituents in need. We need volunteers to help distribute water and food (MREs) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3W3VSAX

07/10/2024

Harris County Precinct One Cooling Centers and Distribution Sites are OPEN for the community. is serving as both for the and surrounding areas. We encourage anyone who needs a place to cool off to take advantage of this resource. Stay safe and cool!

Precinct One distribution and cooling centers open on July 10.

07/09/2024

We are sending prayers to our community as we work towards recovery from Hurricane Beryl. will be closed today until further notice. We are hopeful to reopen and welcome you soon.

All Precinct One community centers, parks, and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 9.

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We are thrilled to offer the Compudopt Houston Boys STEM Camp, aimed at offering immersive, hands-on learning opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Led by experienced educators and industry experts, our camp provides participants with a chance to dive into a variety of topics through fun activities and projects.

Thank you for recognizing the transformative power of STEM education and for supporting its impact on the lives of young boys.

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Thank you to our partners at Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation & for hosting , a free summer camp to Title One elementary students at !

Campers from participated in STEM challenges, literacy activities, crafts and games. We are grateful for the volunteers who assisted our students and contributed to the success of this program!

06/19/2024

Juneteenth, also known as Independence Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former Confederate States of America. Juneteenth is celebrated as a day of freedom and liberation for Black Americans and is recognized as a day of reflection, education, and celebration of African American culture and heritage. Happy Juneteenth!

06/06/2024

Lanre Buraimoh is a Nigerian artist who was trained by his parents and draws inspiration from the ancient city of Osogbo. His bead painting technique showcases Yoruba symbols and themes such as traditional beliefs, love, entertainment, animals and unity. Lanre has exhibited his work in various countries and has won international awards for his art. In 2019, he was selected as one of the Houston Artadia Fellows. Lanre also conducts art workshops for children and adults in Houston.

The community is invited to attend an art reception in honor of Artist, Lanre Buraimoh at Julia C. Hester House on Thursday, June 13 at 4 p.m.

Please RSVP using the QR Code, email [email protected] or call (713) 274-1382.

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We are grateful to Senator Borris L. Miles for connecting the community to Walmart following the storm. We are grateful for your support during this challenging time. Because of your generosity, we were able to help close to 500 families.

05/29/2024

We are grateful to Senator Borris L. Miles for connecting the community with Walmart to assist following the storm. Because of your generosity, we were able to help close to 500 families.

05/27/2024

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you for your service and dedication.

05/27/2024

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you for your service and dedication. Our offices are closed and will reopen tomorrow May 28.

05/24/2024

In recent days, our community has seen an outpouring of support from various organizations and individuals. We greatly appreciate our Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Precinct One for their assistance in providing residents of with supplies and access to cooling centers. Thanks to these efforts, we have been able to distribute food and water to thousands of households. Additionally, we have transformed into a cooling and charging center for Fifth Ward residents, with the help of AT&T who supplied the charging stations and Houston Food Bank for providing food. Cooling Center will be open Friday from 10 am-5pm. We are !

05/22/2024

Come by Hester House TODAY for a place to charge your phone and grab some refreshing water for your family. Thanks to a generous donation from Walmart, we will have water available for the community from 1pm until supplies run out. Cooling Center Hours (10 am- 5pm) daily.

05/21/2024

Are you still without power and in need of water? Stop by Hester House today. In partnership with Harris County Precinct One, we are offering a cooling center open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Water distribution will be provided from 11 a.m. until supplies run out. Please limit one case of water per family.

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2020 Solo Street
Houston, TX
77020

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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