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...

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...

2020 has officially started! We need to start thinking about what comes ahead, because it will be a busy civic year for our community. Something that makes 2020 special is the fact that the decennial Census takes place this year. The Census is the count of every person living in...

Avenue is excited to have a new Near Northside Specialist on the Community Initiatives team, Carlos G. Espinoza y Sánchez. Carlos will be handling all coordination between civic clubs, schools, and agencies within the Near Northside Community. Bringing 7 years of urban planning & community development experience to Avenue, Carlos...

Avenue is proud to announce that Maria Aguirre-Borrero, Community Initiatives Manager, has been chosen to participate in Leadership ISD’s Harris County Civic Voices Fellowship – Class of 2019! In a highly competitive pool of applicants, the chosen fellows stood out for their exceptional commitment to ensuring equitable access to a...

In a new regular feature on the Avenue blog, we are shining the spotlight on the amazing individuals that make up the Avenue team. Coming from a diverse set of backgrounds, education, work experience, and motivations, each employee at Avenue brings something unique and valuable to our programs and the...

In a new regular feature on the Avenue blog, we will be shining the spotlight on the amazing individuals that make up the Avenue team. Coming from a diverse set of backgrounds, education, work experience, and motivations, each employee at Avenue brings something unique and valuable to our programs and...