Over the past few weeks, a previously unknown tenant was spotted at Avenue Center. A recent review of our security video shows a misty white orb floating in the first floor lobby area during the overnight hours. It hovers over the security guard’s chair and at times seems to be...

What do you like most about Avenue? I like the diversity of our team and that we are all working toward a common vision. What do you find the most challenging at Avenue? The larger we grow the less personal interactions we will have with other departments. It will be...

Avenue has embarked on an initiative to save NOAH in Houston. So what exactly is a NOAH? Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) comes in the form of unregulated, privately-owned apartments that are at risk of rapidly escalating rent or redevelopment. These properties are often home to people with disabilities, seniors,...

In March, Avenue and Tecolotl Collective hosted a Building Language Justice workshop with 17 community members in attendance. The workshop gained consensus around the importance and necessity of having multilingual community spaces and how to create them. During the workshop, we launched the Interpreting for Justice Training Fellowship which is...

As we move into spring, our COVID vaccine work in partnership with Houston in Action is winding down. Avenue coordinated vaccines for more than 1,100 residents at 17 partner sites since August 2021. Vaccine events were strategically organized with local schools and churches to provide equitable access to residents and the...

Avenue’s lending arm, Avenue Community Capital, is helping low- to moderate-income homebuyers overcome the greatest obstacle to home ownership—down payment assistance. Currently, we are connecting clients who have completed the first-time homebuyer education class with Neighborhood LIFT down payment assistance, which provides a $15,000 forgivable loan for qualified homebuyers. https://youtu.be/fSIX5xqDSCQ...

Avenue’s Community Initiatives Team has been partnering with schools to deliver COVID vaccines to our residents. Burbank Middle School’s wrap around specialist, Xiomara Ardon, and her colleagues in partnership with the Houston Health Department were able to host several successful events. “We are ecstatic about the impact we are making...

Mary Lawyer joined Avenue in 1996 to serve as executive director and lead the organization to become the powerhouse non-profit organization that today contributes greatly to Houston’s urban core. We were proud to honor Mary’s 25 years of leadership in affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization in Houston with a matching...

Art on the Avenue, Houston’s ultimate “buy local” art charity event, made a triumphant return for its 24th year in the local art scene. Avenue, a local affordable home building non-profit organization, hosts the annual silent auction to further efforts of community building while showcasing the vibrant artistry of Houstonians....

Written by guest writer Shaili Shouche, Avenue Intern and incoming senior at Glenda Dawson High School. The Northline Leadership Team is made up of Northline area residents and youth who are passionate about helping their community thrive. Recently, Avenue had the honor to recognize four incredible youth leaders for their...