Become a member at your local Neighborhood Center
The Benefits of MEMBERSHIP
An All Access Pass to:
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All Neighborhood Centers Inc. community centers, including recreation and meeting spaces and gymnasiums
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Monthly calendar of community events and activities
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Discounts on facility rentals and free meeting space to partner agencies (tenant, civic, or community organizations)
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Member-only events
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Annual community celebrations and festivals
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Volunteer opportunities working with young people or older adults in each neighborhood
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Priority registration for workshops, programs, seminars, and other activities
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A marketplace in Gulfton-Sharpstown where families can sell arts, crafts, produce, and ethnic foods
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Multiple sources of financing for businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank loans
Fun, Instructional Family Health & Education Programs.
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Affordable after-school and summer programs for children of all ages
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Classes that prepare students for college, and workshops for personal wealth
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Fun and instructional enrichment classes for all ages – such as sewing, dance, aerobics, photography and computer skills
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Year-round health and wellness classes
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Discounts on recreational and vocational classes
Workshops for Business and Financial Success.
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Workshops that help neighborhood businesses, small businesses, and new entrepreneurs with planning, loan assistance, bookkeeping, marketing, financial analyses, etc.
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Connections to conventional bank financing for local businesses
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Financial workshops for families, and programs and asset-building activities for young people
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Tools and information for saving money and planning a stronger financial future
Become a Community Leader.
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Participate in the growth and prosperity of your neighborhood
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Help identify and solve key neighborhood issues
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Connections to professionals, community leaders, and city officials
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Invitations to public forums and campaign activities
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Plan and participate in unique culture, social, and economic activities in your neighborhood
Resources and Connections to Prepare you for Citizenship.
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Access to a full range of citizenship resources, including applications and connections to volunteer attorneys, knowledgeable staff, and computer labs
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Immigration and citizenship workshops
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Year-round classes for citizenship preparation, including English, civics, and literacy
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Connections to policy-makers and elected officials, and the opportunity to speak up on important issues