Third Ward - Cuney Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said “The time is always right to do what is right." Helping to provide better and consistent access to fresh food in the Houston 3rd Ward’s food desert is the right thing to do.

To honor Dr. King’s birthday, the Third Ward - Cuney Choice Neighborhood Initiative is partnering with to give out 100 Farm Fresh Food Boxes to residents at the site of the future Cuney Homes Food Pantry in the Community Center. Check out the poster for more details.

We’re excited about the upcoming grand opening of the Cuney Homes Food Pantry on February 7, 2023 as a way to bring fresh food to Cuney Homes residents on a regular basis and at no cost. Stay tuned for news and updates ahead of the grand opening!

Don't miss out on the Third Ward Cuney Homes Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant Application Meetings!

Learn more about how this $50 Million Dollar grant application can change lives in Cuney Homes and Third Ward.

You have two options to join us:

Cuney Homes Residents- meet us in-person at the Cuney Homes Community Center located at 3260 Truxillo Street, Houston, TX 77004
Thursday, January 5, 2023, 6-7:30pm.

Or, join our Public Meeting Online via Microsoft Teams
Friday, January 6, 2023, 2:30-3:30pm:


https://bit.ly/Choice_ImplementationGrant_Meeting (Click to join)

We look forward to seeing you!

Culture, Creativity, Cooperative Economics, & Community-

Yesterday's Children’s Kwanzaa at Cuney Homes Community Center was an event to remember!

Families participated in an interactive martial arts demonstration with .

Children created Kwanzaa Storybooks with Lindsay Gary of the .

Dr. Dan Price and the Emancipation Economic Development Council ( ) shared information about entrepreneurship & community cooperatives.

A delicious brunch was provided by the Brunch Box (brunchbox3houston ) and children left with a book and a gift from the EEDC and Sankofa Research Institute.

Get ready for Children’s Kwanzaa at the Cuney Homes Community Center! We’ll have fun filled activities, food, a resident market, and community resources. See you there on December 29th!

Cuney Homes Basketball Court

We're excited!
The painting of the Cuney Homes Basketball Court mural is underway.

Muralist Henry Agim () is hard at work bringing his vision to the court.

Stay tuned, the Cuney Homes Court will be opening early January 2023!
Who will be the first to dunk on the court?

RESIDENT AMBASSADORS: Introducing Third Ward Cuney Homes Choice Neighborhood Ambassador Pamela Barr. She has been a Cuney Homes resident for 10 years, is active in the Houston Housing Authority's Move to Work Program, enjoys singing and sharing resources with others.

“If this plan achieved one thing, it would be the demolishing and rebuilding of Cuney Homes… it would be life changing for the residents and bring positivity to the neighborhood.”

Cuney Homes Basketball Court Renovation

Our ceremony at the Cuney Homes Basketball Court was a great way to kickstart all that’s to come for Cuney Homes. The kids at Cuney Homes were filled with excitement when Basketball Court Muralist Henry Agim () opened the first can of paint to start creating the new court mural. Sakara Ross (Owner, SNR Construction) and Folade Madzimoyo (HHA, Community Engagement Coordinator) joined in on the fun and helped to prime the court. Follow us and look out for an invitation to the upcoming court opening and more improvements coming soon to Cuney Homes.

We rise for our future!

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from the Third Ward - Cuney Homes Choice Neighborhood Initiative!

What a turnout! Cuney residents packed the room to share their ideas for the Cuney Homes Food Pantry and vote on an official name for it. As a thank you to all who showed up, 50 people received free Thanksgiving turkeys 🥰🦃 from the
Food for Thought Turkey Giveaway.

Thank you to Shannon Shorter and the "It’s Only Right Foundation" for donating the Turkeys and passing them out to our Cuney residents. What a special gift ahead of the holiday season.

Third Ward - Cuney Choice Neighborhood Initiative

The youth at Cuney Homes learned about the importance of higher education and preparing for their career future. HHA partnered with E.D.U.C.A.T.E. Inc to host the College & Career Readiness Learn and Earn event. This program provides educational support services for middle and high school.

E.D.U.C.A.T.E. Inc is traveling across the U.S. for these events. The goal is to make an impact on students to encourage continued learning and education. As a bonus, their stop in Houston included taking kids to the Texas Southern vs. Grambling game to close out their experience.

Pictured below: HHA Board Chairman LaRence Snowden and Houston District D Councilmember's Director of Constituent Services Steven James with the kids attending the event.

Would you like a FREE TURKEY?

We’re creating a Food Pantry at Cuney Homes and gathering thoughts and suggestions to make it a success! Come to the Cuney Homes Community Center this Thursday, November 17, to share your ideas, and in exchange, you’ll get a free turkey for Thanksgiving.

Check out the poster for more event details.
We look forward to hearing your opinions and seeing the many ways the Cuney Homes Food Pantry will serve the community!

This is your time to share your story! We invite you to “Adult Show & Tell” at Cuney Homes Community Center this Thursday at 6:00 pm.

Bring an item that means something special to you and tell us the story of its significance. It can be a souvenir, a book, a family heirloom, a lucky charm, or anything you would like!

We can’t wait to see what you come up with and hear about what it means to you.