Housing
Rescue in Motion 2.0
Permanent supportive housing with case management that does not expire. Placement comes only through Houston's Coordinated Entry system.
New leadership. New direction. New hearts. Welcome to our new website.
Opening doors.
Building futures.
Since 1989, Civic Heart has stood with Houston families working toward housing and health.
2,000+
community events, FY 2024–25
37+
years serving Houston
6
free programs
Welcome to Civic Heart
Your neighbors in the work since 1989.
We meet people where they are, with housing for those who have been outside the longest, health coverage for families who thought they couldn’t afford it, and mentors for kids who need someone in their corner.
Every program is free, and every client leaves with a next step.
Our programs
Find your next step.
Health
ACA Health Navigator
Trained navigators help you enroll in health insurance you can actually afford.
Health
Wellness and Prevention
Free testing, prevention education, and linkage to care and treatment.
Youth & Families
Rescue Youth
Substance misuse prevention and after-school enrichment.
Youth & Families
Fathers First
A 9-week program for fathers and father figures — parenting, co-parenting, and economic stability.
Upcoming events
Show up with us.
Orientations, enrollment days, neighborhood meetings, and community celebrations.
Civic Heart in action
The monthly newsletter
Program news, client stories, and upcoming events in your inbox once a month.
Support our mission
Every dollar stays in Houston.
Every program is free, and every client leaves with a next step. Pick an amount to see what it helps make possible.
$25
helps provide free, confidential testing in the community.
$50
helps a family get one-on-one help enrolling in health coverage.
$100
helps a father through the full nine-week cohort.
$250
helps a neighbor move from the street into a home of their own.
501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 76‑0297531 · Gifts are tax‑deductible as allowed by law.