1. The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston

• Focus: Financial literacy, career development, and business support for women.
• Services: Financial education classes, entrepreneurship support, career coaching.
• Founded to help women achieve economic independence and life-skills development. (site)

2. Houston Area Women’s Center

• Focus: Domestic violence and sexual assault support.
• Services: Shelter, counseling, crisis hotline, legal advocacy, prevention programs.
• One of the largest organizations in Texas supporting survivors. (site)

3. Tender Loving Care Foundation

• Empower youth who are disconnected from life, providing resources and support that enable them to be valuable members of society.
• Renee Johnson is equipping opportunity youth with job training and life skill resources.
• Serving the Greenspoint Texas community, empowering the next generation to strengthen Texas’ economy. (site)

4. Impact100 Houston

• Founded by women to create collective philanthropy.
• Women members donate funds that are pooled to support community nonprofits.
• Focus: Education, health, environment, and family services. (site)

5. S.A.F.E Communities

• Change Lives with Education by Giving Students the Tools to Succeed. (site)
• Provides the support and encouragement youth need to overcome obstacles and achieve full potential.
• Dr. Thelma Scott’s exceptional legacy of service has inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps.

6. Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.

• National humanitarian organization headquartered in Houston.
• Programs: youth leadership, scholarships, community service.
• Founded in 1964 by African American women leaders. (site)

7. Youth Enrichment and Appetite Transformation (YEAT) 

• Utricia Randolph consistently aim to provide nutritious and delicious meals to young people. (site)
• Serving youth and families in the Houston area.
• Mission is to alleviate hunger among at-risk youth and create a supportive environment where they can thrive physically and emotionally.

8. Undies for Everyone

• Founded by Amy Weiss.
• Mission: Provide underwear to disadvantaged children to support hygiene and dignity.
• Serves schools and youth organizations across multiple states. (site)

9. The Allice Collective

• Promotes mental well-being in underserved communities by breaking down barriers to connection and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Founder & Executive Director, Dr. Allison Bates, LCSW-S
• Culturally relevant support groups, creative wellness programs, and accessible counseling, to empower individuals and families. (site)

10. Community Artists’ Collective

• Founded by artists Michelle Barnes and Sarah Trotty.
• Focus: Arts education and entrepreneurship for African American artists.
• Offers exhibitions, workshops, and youth programs. (site)

11. Women with Vizionz

• Empowers single mothers and teen moms facing homelessness, domestic violence, and systemic barriers. (site)
• Helping women reclaim their lives, build resilience, and achieve long-term stability for themselves and their families.
• Denise Kennedy is passionate about and committed to providing life skills training, financial literacy, job readiness support, and resource navigation.

11. Junior League of Houston

• Women’s leadership nonprofit focused on volunteerism and community improvement.
• Members provide volunteer support to many Houston charities.
• Has contributed millions to community programs. (site)

12. Houston Heights Woman’s Club

• One of Houston’s historic women’s nonprofits.
• Promotes education, arts, and charitable work in the community.
• Founded in 1900 and still active today. (site)

Additional Women-Focused Houston Nonprofits

These organizations support women or were created by women leaders:

• The Houston Women’s Home – Housing and recovery programs for women.
• Dress for Success Houston – Career development and professional clothing for women.
• United Against Human Trafficking – Anti-trafficking advocacy and survivor services. 
• Asians Against Domestic Abuse – Support for abuse survivors in immigrant communities.