Events

Thirty five years after the end of slavery, Houston was home to a vibrant community of ex-slaves.

From store front businesses to professional offices, Houston had one of the most vital African American communities in the segregated South.

Settlements of stores and homes in the West Gray-West Dallas area became known as Freedmen Town, an area that now houses the Rutherford BH
Yates Museum in the historic home of the Jack Yates family.

Catherine Roberts for 25 years has poured her life and considerable skills in efforts to preserve historic homes and churches in Freedmen Town in the literal shadows of downtown Houston.

Catherine presents to Rotary Club of West U this Thursday, and gives insight on how Freedmen Town and the esteemed UNESCO awards will make Houston an international destination.

In the midst of our nation and the world’s engagement with issues of race, might Freedmen Town and Yates Museum be of interest to Rotarians visiting from around the world?

My long term goal is to create worldwide incentives for water reuse both in domestic and industrial scales by supporting water treatment and energy projects that are sustainable and allow the conservation of our world water sources.

For more than a decade, I have been involved in project planning and management of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) programs around the world. In 2019, I founded Global WaSH to form a network of people that can support international development projects and create a center of expertise in WaSH.

Join us on ZOOM!  Go to http://www.westurotary.org

On the top bar, look for the button CLUB ZOOM MEETINGS.  Open this and find the link for the social meetings.  That's it!

Rotarians In Action By Sharing Our Skills at PEP

Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering Innovation.  Releasing Potential.  Transforming Communities.

Our vision is to expand our community of accountability and encouragement until every inmate who is truly committed to change has the choice and the chance to reboot his life.  We strive to empower our men to move from being tax consumers to taxpayers; from gang leaders to servant leaders; and from felons to real fathers and even philanthropists.

We will build this robust community with an army of executive volunteers who share with us and our men a passion for education, mentoring and entrepreneurship.  Through their engagement, our volunteers will move from knowing the joy of success to experiencing great significance in their lives.

Location: events are located in Cleveland, Texas

Visit the website for more information about sharing your skills and other ways to support at https://www.pep.org/.

For more details, please contact our fellows, Suzanne and Bill Diecks, Carol Lester, Geoff Lanceley and Paul Ralph. They are happy to share their experiences as volunteers.

Rotarians In Action By Sharing Our Skills at PEP

Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering Innovation.  Releasing Potential.  Transforming Communities.

Our vision is to expand our community of accountability and encouragement until every inmate who is truly committed to change has the choice and the chance to reboot his life.  We strive to empower our men to move from being tax consumers to taxpayers; from gang leaders to servant leaders; and from felons to real fathers and even philanthropists.

We will build this robust community with an army of executive volunteers who share with us and our men a passion for education, mentoring and entrepreneurship.  Through their engagement, our volunteers will move from knowing the joy of success to experiencing great significance in their lives.

Location: events are located in Cleveland, Texas

Visit the website for more information about sharing your skills and other ways to support at https://www.pep.org/.

For more details, please contact our fellows, Suzanne and Bill Diecks, Carol Lester, Geoff Lanceley and Paul Ralph. They are happy to share their experiences as volunteers.

Nuro has partnered with Kroger and CVS to offer convenient, affordable delivery to the Houston community. In certain zip codes throughout Houston, Kroger customers can have their groceries delivered right to their homes, and similarly, CVS customers can have prescriptions and other necessities brought to their curbside by Nuro’s fleet. Fewer errands = more time to spend on life, doing the things you love.

Lawyer, Reader, Advocate, Planner
Likes: Reading, hiking, swimming, summertime (even in Texas), animals,
wildflowers, caves, and plants
Dislikes: Constant negativity, the cold, onions, and seagulls
 
Hannah grew up in Katy, Texas and attended Southwestern University. She took
a year off from school before starting at the University of Houston Law Center
where she completed her JD in May 2020. For a short time before starting law
school, Hannah gave tours of a cave. After her time as a tour guide, she sought
out more information about the vital role that caves play in providing Texans and
people all over the world with clean groundwater. She now hopes to pursue a
career in oil and gas in karst terrain, where caves are most likely to form. Hannah
also loves to be outdoors, especially in the summer, and enjoys hiking. Her
favorite place is the Texas Hill Country. She has two cats and a large indoor
garden. 
 
Hannah started advocating for foster children through Child Advocates in Harris
County, but she has always been passionate about being a voice for those who
need it most. Hannah’s passion is ensuring that children in the foster care system
have at least one consistent relationship in their lives and that they grow up in a
safe environment. She originally heard about Austin Angels and loved the
mission of the organization. Once Hannah learned there was a Houston chapter
she wanted to get involved as much as possible. Offering consistent support
through intentional giving and mentorship aligns perfectly with Hannah’s goals
in assisting and supporting foster kids and their families.

Rotarians In Action By Sharing Our Skills at PEP

Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering Innovation.  Releasing Potential.  Transforming Communities.

Our vision is to expand our community of accountability and encouragement until every inmate who is truly committed to change has the choice and the chance to reboot his life.  We strive to empower our men to move from being tax consumers to taxpayers; from gang leaders to servant leaders; and from felons to real fathers and even philanthropists.

We will build this robust community with an army of executive volunteers who share with us and our men a passion for education, mentoring and entrepreneurship.  Through their engagement, our volunteers will move from knowing the joy of success to experiencing great significance in their lives.

Location: events are located in Cleveland, Texas

Visit the website for more information about sharing your skills and other ways to support at https://www.pep.org/.

For more details, please contact our fellows, Suzanne and Bill Diecks, Carol Lester, Geoff Lanceley and Paul Ralph. They are happy to share their experiences as volunteers.

Rotarians In Action By Sharing Our Skills at PEP

Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering Innovation.  Releasing Potential.  Transforming Communities.

Our vision is to expand our community of accountability and encouragement until every inmate who is truly committed to change has the choice and the chance to reboot his life.  We strive to empower our men to move from being tax consumers to taxpayers; from gang leaders to servant leaders; and from felons to real fathers and even philanthropists.

We will build this robust community with an army of executive volunteers who share with us and our men a passion for education, mentoring and entrepreneurship.  Through their engagement, our volunteers will move from knowing the joy of success to experiencing great significance in their lives.

Location: events are located in Cleveland, Texas

Visit the website for more information about sharing your skills and other ways to support at https://www.pep.org/.

For more details, please contact our fellows, Suzanne and Bill Diecks, Carol Lester, Geoff Lanceley and Paul Ralph. They are happy to share their experiences as volunteers.

Rotarians In Action By Sharing Our Skills at PEP

Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering Innovation.  Releasing Potential.  Transforming Communities.

Our vision is to expand our community of accountability and encouragement until every inmate who is truly committed to change has the choice and the chance to reboot his life.  We strive to empower our men to move from being tax consumers to taxpayers; from gang leaders to servant leaders; and from felons to real fathers and even philanthropists.

We will build this robust community with an army of executive volunteers who share with us and our men a passion for education, mentoring and entrepreneurship.  Through their engagement, our volunteers will move from knowing the joy of success to experiencing great significance in their lives.

Location: events are located in Cleveland, Texas

Visit the website for more information about sharing your skills and other ways to support at https://www.pep.org/.

For more details, please contact our fellows, Suzanne and Bill Diecks, Carol Lester, Geoff Lanceley and Paul Ralph. They are happy to share their experiences as volunteers.

Rotarians In Action By Sharing Our Skills at PEP

Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering Innovation.  Releasing Potential.  Transforming Communities.

Our vision is to expand our community of accountability and encouragement until every inmate who is truly committed to change has the choice and the chance to reboot his life.  We strive to empower our men to move from being tax consumers to taxpayers; from gang leaders to servant leaders; and from felons to real fathers and even philanthropists.

We will build this robust community with an army of executive volunteers who share with us and our men a passion for education, mentoring and entrepreneurship.  Through their engagement, our volunteers will move from knowing the joy of success to experiencing great significance in their lives.

Location: events are located in Cleveland, Texas

Visit the website for more information about sharing your skills and other ways to support at https://www.pep.org/.

For more details, please contact our fellows, Suzanne and Bill Diecks, Carol Lester, Geoff Lanceley and Paul Ralph. They are happy to share their experiences as volunteers.

Rotarians In Action By Sharing Our Skills at PEP

Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering Innovation.  Releasing Potential.  Transforming Communities.

Our vision is to expand our community of accountability and encouragement until every inmate who is truly committed to change has the choice and the chance to reboot his life.  We strive to empower our men to move from being tax consumers to taxpayers; from gang leaders to servant leaders; and from felons to real fathers and even philanthropists.

We will build this robust community with an army of executive volunteers who share with us and our men a passion for education, mentoring and entrepreneurship.  Through their engagement, our volunteers will move from knowing the joy of success to experiencing great significance in their lives.

Location: events are located in Cleveland, Texas

Visit the website for more information about sharing your skills and other ways to support at https://www.pep.org/.

For more details, please contact our fellows, Suzanne and Bill Diecks, Carol Lester, Geoff Lanceley and Paul Ralph. They are happy to share their experiences as volunteers.

The 3rd annual E.S.S.I. (Empower Stand Serve Impact) human trafficking awareness event, All Things love event planning, and the District taskforce against human trafficking, are excited to parter with Childproof America on their National Education Summit on Human Trafficking on January 23rd, to bring awareness and education to over 6,000 people at the smart Financial center.

Stay tuned for tickets and sponsorships info.