Ways to Give
A Note from Our CEO
Over the past three decades at the helm, I’ve proudly watched Avenue grow within Greater Northside and throughout Houston—from early home repair and neighborhood improvements, to developing and operating high-quality affordable housing, to providing resident services, homebuyer education, and community initiatives that help families build stronger futures. Together, we’ve helped tens of thousands of Houstonians improve their lives and communities.
When Avenue was founded in 1991, a group of neighbors came together with a simple but powerful belief: people should be able to stay in the communities they love. Housing, we knew, was about more than buildings. It was about stability, opportunity, and being empowered. That belief still guides us today.
This anniversary year is both a celebration and an invitation. In the months ahead, we’ll be sharing stories from our past, highlighting the voices of residents and staff, and creating new ways for our community to engage in Avenue’s work and future.
Thank you for being part of this journey—then, now, and what’s next.
With gratitude,
Double your impact!
Contact your human resources or community relations department to find out if your company matches employees’ charitable donations.
Become a Monthly Donor
Monthly contributions provide a solid base of support for our mission – just like a strong foundation is essential for building a sturdy structure.
Support Avenue with in-kind donations of cleaning supplies, shelf-stable foods, school/craft supplies and more.
These supplies help families stretch their household budgets, and also help our team deliver quality programs to residents.
- Purchase items on your next shopping trip
- Host a drive with your company, club or organization
- Deliver items to Avenue Center (3517 Irvington Blvd., 3rd floor, 77009) Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (mark bag/box with the program the items are for)
- Or shop our wishlists and send items directly to Avenue
PRIORITY NEEDS
Kids Club & Camp Avenue
Year-Round
Back to School Drive
June 1 – July 15
ONGOING NEEDS
Food, Toiletries & Cleaning Supplies
Year-Round
ANNUAL PARTNERSHIPS
Are you interested in becoming a year-round partner? Avenue offers opportunities for an annual partnership or option to support programs and events that align with your values. Contact us at devcomm@avenuecdc.org to discuss options.
PAST EVENTS
- Make a Gift
A Note from Our CEO
Over the past three decades at the helm, I’ve proudly watched Avenue grow within Greater Northside and throughout Houston—from early home repair and neighborhood improvements, to developing and operating high-quality affordable housing, to providing resident services, homebuyer education, and community initiatives that help families build stronger futures. Together, we’ve helped tens of thousands of Houstonians improve their lives and communities.
When Avenue was founded in 1991, a group of neighbors came together with a simple but powerful belief: people should be able to stay in the communities they love. Housing, we knew, was about more than buildings. It was about stability, opportunity, and being empowered. That belief still guides us today.
This anniversary year is both a celebration and an invitation. In the months ahead, we’ll be sharing stories from our past, highlighting the voices of residents and staff, and creating new ways for our community to engage in Avenue’s work and future.
Thank you for being part of this journey—then, now, and what’s next.
With gratitude,
Mary Lawler, Avenue CEO Double your impact!
Contact your human resources or community relations department to find out if your company matches employees’ charitable donations.
- Monthly Giving
Become a Monthly Donor
Monthly contributions provide a solid base of support for our mission – just like a strong foundation is essential for building a sturdy structure.
- Ongoing Supply Needs
Support Avenue with in-kind donations of cleaning supplies, shelf-stable foods, school/craft supplies and more.
These supplies help families stretch their household budgets, and also help our team deliver quality programs to residents.
- Purchase items on your next shopping trip
- Host a drive with your company, club or organization
- Deliver items to Avenue Center (3517 Irvington Blvd., 3rd floor, 77009) Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (mark bag/box with the program the items are for)
- Or shop our wishlists and send items directly to Avenue
PRIORITY NEEDS
Kids Club & Camp Avenue
Year-Round
Our Kids Club give the children and youth living at Avenue apartments a free, safe place to go during out-of-school times. Camp Avenue is held for a week during spring break and summer, giving young Avenue residents a great in-house camp experience!Back to School Drive
June 1 – July 15
Avenue partners with local groups to host Back to School events. We distribute backpacks and schools supplies so children can start the school year ready to learn!ONGOING NEEDS
Food, Toiletries & Cleaning Supplies
Year-Round
These items are added to our monthly Pop-Up Grocery events and help residents of Avenue apartment homes fully stock their pantries and stretch their budgets.- Corporate Partnerships
ANNUAL PARTNERSHIPS
Are you interested in becoming a year-round partner? Avenue offers opportunities for an annual partnership or option to support programs and events that align with your values. Contact us at devcomm@avenuecdc.org to discuss options.
- Attend an Event
PAST EVENTS
The Urgency: The Time is Now
3 out of 4 renters in Avenue’s communities are considered Very or Extremely Low Income, earning less than 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI), under $50,000 for a family of 4.
Few options: For every 100 Extremely Low-Income households in Houston (under 30% Area Median Income), there are only 17 homes they can actually afford to rent.
The gap is widening: In Houston, people earning an average local salary are about $176,000 short of being able to buy a median-priced home.
Where do your donations go? 90¢ out of every $1 donated directly funds programs to strengthen communities.
Your Impact:
Preserving Affordability:
Keeping local rents stable so long-term residents aren’t priced out of their own neighborhoods.
Creating Homeowners:
Providing the coaching and grants that turn renters into generational wealth-builders.
Strengthening Neighborhoods:
Investing in the civic infrastructure that makes Houston neighborly, vibrant, and inclusive.
