New leadership. New direction. New hearts. Welcome to our new website.

(713) 374-1200 · 410 Pierce St., Houston · Mon–Fri 8–6

Opening doors.
Building futures.

Since 1989, Civic Heart has stood with Houston families working toward housing and health.

65,000

Houstonians served in 2025

65,000

Houstonians served in 2025

37

years in the Third Ward

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.

Civic Heart staff and community partners at a Houston event
A smiling child at a Civic Heart community event

Our programs

Find your next step.

A hand holding apartment keys on a house-shaped keychain in front of a door

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.

A Fathers First graduate holding his certificate of completion between two men at the graduation ceremony

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.

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The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane · 6:00 PM

Civic Heart in action

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Program news, client stories, and upcoming events in your inbox once a month.

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