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May 23, 2024

Art as a Bridge: Alex Arzú’s Mural and the Power of Creativity

Art is a universal language, a force that transcends spoken words and cultural barriers to forge connections between people. Houston-based visual artist Alex Arzú...

August 30, 2023

CHAT Mural Ribboncutting at Ed White Elementary School

You are invited to a community celebration as Culture of Health Advancing Together (CHAT) and Ed White Elementary School unveil a captivating two-part mural...

July 15, 2023

Summer 2023 Recap

We are thrilled to share the exciting highlights from our month-long summer programs, made possible through the collaboration with two incredible organizations: Brave Little...

April 1, 2023

CHAT Strengthening Refugee Communities Health Conference

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of immigrant and refugee communities? Join Culture of Health, Advancing Together for the first...

January 16, 2023

CHAT Women’s Circle

CHAT Women’s Circle You are invited to join us every Friday from 10 am to 12 pm Learn about health and wellness resources available...

January 9, 2023

CHAT Music Classes

Music lessons Fridays from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Classes are free! Lessons provided by Nameless Sound Classes held at: BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown, 6500 Rookin St.,...

October 10, 2022

Inaugural Gulfton Area Fall Festival Brings Together the Community for Fun and Resources

First Annual CHAT Fall Festival presented by Southwest Management District is a Hit with the Community Culture of Health Advancing Together (CHAT) recently held...

May 27, 2022

A New Project Provides Wellness Education to Local Children

CHAT volunteer Eshaan Mani received $250 from the Hershey Heartwarming Project Action Grant to launch a new mental health and wellness program to help refugee children affiliated...

May 26, 2022

Chat Mural Unveiling at Braeburn Elementary School

You are cordially invited to join Culture of Health–Advancing Together (CHAT) in a special celebration and ribbon cutting event to unveil the new Gulfton-area...

December 18, 2021

Free ESL classes for Afghan adults

Thinking of picking up a new skill for the new year? It’s never too late to learn! Free ESL classes for Afghan adults begin...

November 17, 2021

We Need Your Help! Fire Damage at CHAT

This past Sunday, November 7, 2021, sadly, the apartment that was formerly occupied by our CHAT Academy program at the Ashford Crescent Oaks Apartments...

November 11, 2021

CHAT helps Afghan refugees resettle in Houston

Nonprofit fills urgent needs for newcomers Hundreds of Afghan refugees have been resettled in the Houston area in the past few months, relocating to...