by VP Alian | Mar 11, 2020 | News, Events
THE CENTER FOR PURSUIT THANKS HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL WORLD-FAMOUS GINGERSNAPS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2020 HOUSTON, March 11, 2020 – With the news that the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has decided to close early due to concerns... 
by The Center | Jan 15, 2020 | News
Jan 15, 2020 – By Jeff Jeffrey – Senior reporter, Houston Business Journal Houston’s largest nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities has broken ground on its new $71.4 million headquarters in the city’s East End. The Center for... 
by astoundz | Oct 29, 2019 | News, Press Release
By R.A. Schuetz, Houston Chronicle October 29, 2019 – As developers vie for land south of Buffalo Bayou Park — an area dubbed one of the “coolest” in the nation by commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield — at least one nonprofit is moving out.... 
by VP Alian | Feb 15, 2019 | Blog
Bernard served faithfully on the board of The Center for many years helping bring choice, growth, and independence to those in the I/DD community. We mourn his passing, and honor his legacy. Bernard Zane Lee, 93, our revered family patriarch, was born in New York City... 
by astoundz | Dec 5, 2018 | Community, Employment Services
Dear friends of The Center, This holiday season marks the close of my first year at The Center. As I reflect on all that has happened in just one short year, I am grateful to the friends, volunteers, and generous supporters who continue to empower the important... 
by astoundz | Oct 2, 2018 | Events, Volunteering, You Can Help
Houston is the most populous metropolitan area in a state that consistently ranks 50th in the nation for disability services. While that statistic may sound discouraging, we continue to be amazed each day by the rich culture of philanthropy and volunteerism cultivated... 
by astoundz | Sep 5, 2018 | Community, News
[Above: The Center leadership with representatives from WA Development sign the contract for a new temporary space on Kirby Drive. Left to Right: Liz Ehrhart (WA Development), David Pomerantz (CFO, The Center), David R. David (WA Development), Charles Canton (CEO, The... 
by astoundz | Aug 30, 2018 | News
Twelve months after Hurricane Harvey left our community devastated, we have taken the time to reflect on all that has occurred since that catastrophic week. Many emotions resurface as we think back on those early days after the waters receded, but what we feel most... 
by astoundz | Aug 6, 2018 | Volunteering
They say that one of the greatest gifts you can give is your time. At The Center, one of our great gifts has been to have Hugh and Austin Parker as volunteers. This grandfather-grandson team began volunteering at The Center during the summer of Austin’s freshman year... 
by astoundz | Jul 10, 2018 | Volunteering
Our West Dallas Street campus pulsed with a youthful spirit of service late last month as more than 300 young people from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) came together to make a difference at The Center. Our organization was one of several area... 