Founded in 1989 as Families Under Urban and Social Attack (FUUSA), and most recently known as Change Happens!, Civic Heart Community Services has a thirty-three-year proven track record in working with vulnerable and disadvantaged populations to create life-altering impact.
Civic Heart has grown from one program to more than 25 programs and 70+ employees. Through our programs, we provide services to over 65,000 individuals annually, including:
- prevention education skills training and alternative activities to over 7,000 youth ages 6 to 17
- after school and summer enrichment program to over 150 youth annually
- housing for 72 individuals experiencing homelessness
- assistance to help enroll over 2,000 families in health insurance
- education, training and connections to employment for 200 low-income adults
In addition, our work helps reduce recidivism and improve public outcomes for 90 justice-involved youth. We have enrolled over 100 justice involved girls in the VOICES program, 80% of whom have not reoffended since enrollment.
We take a holistic approach to providing programs and services, uniquely positioning Civic Heart to work with populations that experience the greatest disparities in social determinants of health.
Mission, Vision & Values
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Civic Heart Community Services, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our work. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, where everyone feels empowered. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees and the people we serve.
Leadership Team
Board of Directors
Vanessa T. Reed
Community Member
Debbie Salazar
Board Secretary
Senior Vice President
Corporate Head Teller
IBC Bank
Marian Cabanillas
Health Plan CEO
United Healthcare
Community Plan of Texas
Janette Hammond
Community Member
Jené Guess Cash
Real Estate Manager
City of Houston
Jennifer Kalvaitis
Managing Director
Oilfield Services
J.P. Morgan Securities
Carl Townsend Kidd
Principal
Townsend Lanier Consulting and Associates, Inc.
Deborah Boone
Outside Board Representative
The Junior League of Houston
Tim Stuhlreyer
Managing Director
PwC
Reva Witherspoon
Community Member
Kionta Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Sponsors
- AD Players Theater
- Albert & Ethel Herzstein Foundation
- Amerigroup
- BB&T
- BanCorp South
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers
- Baylor University
- Bayway Lincoln
- Be Glammed
- Bennie Ferrell Catering
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Capital One Bank
- Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano
- CenterPoint Energy
- CES- Community Education Services
- City of Houston
- Chuy’s
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Colliers International
- Comcast
- Comerica Bank
- Community Coffee
- CVS
- Disneyland Resort
- Empower with Purpose
- Exxon Mobil Foundation
- Frenchy’s Chicken
- Frost Bank
- Game Stop
- Guess Group
- Guidry News
- Gringo’s Tex Mex
- HEB
- Houston Astros
- Houston Children’s Museum
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Houston Style Magazine
- Houston Young Lawyers Foundation
- Jason’s Deli
- Jones Lang LaSalle
- Kelly Bill Montgomery
- Kendra Scott
- Laguitas Brewing Company
- LAMJIK Beauty
- Major League Baseball
- Melodrama Boutique
- Molina Healthcare
- Nestle
- Norris of Houston Salon
- Northern Trust
- Outerwall
- PerryLee Home Health Care
- Pink Calyx
- Primary Services
- Sambuca
- Satterfield & Pontikes
- Schlumberger
- Signature Physiques Fitness
- Sprinkles
- Smith Graham
- Strake Foundation
- United Healthcare
- University of Houston
- Unleashed
- UPS
- Vickie Pink Photography
- Vintage Villas
- Walmart
- Wells Fargo Foundation
- Womack Development Investment Realtors
- Leadership
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Leadership Team
- Board of Directors
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Board of Directors
Vanessa T. Reed
Community MemberDebbie Salazar
Board Secretary
Senior Vice President
Corporate Head Teller
IBC BankMarian Cabanillas
Health Plan CEO
United Healthcare
Community Plan of TexasJanette Hammond
Community MemberJené Guess Cash
Real Estate Manager
City of HoustonJennifer Kalvaitis
Managing Director
Oilfield Services
J.P. Morgan SecuritiesCarl Townsend Kidd
Principal
Townsend Lanier Consulting and Associates, Inc.Deborah Boone
Outside Board Representative
The Junior League of HoustonTim Stuhlreyer
Managing Director
PwCReva Witherspoon
Community MemberKionta Carter
Chief Executive Officer - Sponsors
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Sponsors
- AD Players Theater
- Albert & Ethel Herzstein Foundation
- Amerigroup
- BB&T
- BanCorp South
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers
- Baylor University
- Bayway Lincoln
- Be Glammed
- Bennie Ferrell Catering
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Capital One Bank
- Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano
- CenterPoint Energy
- CES- Community Education Services
- City of Houston
- Chuy’s
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Colliers International
- Comcast
- Comerica Bank
- Community Coffee
- CVS
- Disneyland Resort
- Empower with Purpose
- Exxon Mobil Foundation
- Frenchy’s Chicken
- Frost Bank
- Game Stop
- Guess Group
- Guidry News
- Gringo’s Tex Mex
- HEB
- Houston Astros
- Houston Children’s Museum
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Houston Style Magazine
- Houston Young Lawyers Foundation
- Jason’s Deli
- Jones Lang LaSalle
- Kelly Bill Montgomery
- Kendra Scott
- Laguitas Brewing Company
- LAMJIK Beauty
- Major League Baseball
- Melodrama Boutique
- Molina Healthcare
- Nestle
- Norris of Houston Salon
- Northern Trust
- Outerwall
- PerryLee Home Health Care
- Pink Calyx
- Primary Services
- Sambuca
- Satterfield & Pontikes
- Schlumberger
- Signature Physiques Fitness
- Sprinkles
- Smith Graham
- Strake Foundation
- United Healthcare
- University of Houston
- Unleashed
- UPS
- Vickie Pink Photography
- Vintage Villas
- Walmart
- Wells Fargo Foundation
- Womack Development Investment Realtors
Awards
Internships
Internships
Interested in interning with Civic Heart Community Services?
Well, we’re interested in you! The ideal candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic, with a desire to learn more about the non-profit world. Our engaging internship programs give students real-world work experience by involving them in projects critical to the day-to-day work of our organization.
To apply for an internship, submit the following to our internship contact:
- The most recent copy of your college transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- A resume & cover letter
- Contact information for two references
- A writing sample (3-5 pages)
For more information on internships, email: intern@civicheart.org