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March 27, 2025

In the Community: Kicking Off the Year with Creativity, Collaboration, and Care

At CHAT (Culture of Health–Advancing Together), the start of 2025 has been full of vibrant activity, deep connection, and unwavering commitment to our mission...

July 9, 2024

Culture of Health–Advancing Together: Bridging Arts, Education, Advocacy, and Health

Community development requires a holistic approach, addressing not just economic and social factors but also the fundamental elements of well-being: arts, education, advocacy, and...

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...

April 16, 2024

Get to Know CHAT’s Dr. Aisha Siddiqui

A Journey Rooted in Advocacy and Community Health For Dr. Aisha Siddiqui, the path to founding Culture of Health–Advancing Together (CHAT) was shaped by...

February 29, 2024

Culture of Health-Advancing Together (CHAT) joins Mid-America Arts Alliance

Culture of Health–Advancing Together (CHAT) has joined Mid-America Arts Alliance, a United States Regional Arts Organization (US RAO), to bring awareness to the role...

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...