Civic Heart

The Civic Heart team believes that sometimes the strongest thing you can do is pause… breathe… and take care of YOU.

In a world that constantly demands more, many people are silently carrying stress, pressure, exhaustion, and emotional weight while still showing up for everyone else. But the truth is you cannot pour from an empty cup.

Making your mental health a priority is not weakness. Rest is not laziness. Protecting your peace is not selfish.

At Civic Heart, we believe healing, wellness, and self-care matter just as much as the work we do for our community. Today, give yourself permission to slow down, reset, and breathe.

You deserve the same care, love, and grace that you so freely give to others. 💙

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Civic Heart’s Fathers First Program is setting standards, changing lives, and empowering fathers to build stronger futures for themselves and their families. This is more than a program it’s real impact, real growth, and real change happening every day.

Today our Civic Heart family experienced a tremendous loss with the passing of Carl Kidd.

As CEO, my heart is deeply saddened by this news. Carl was a friend and someone whose presence, spirit, and impact touched the lives of many people around him. Moments like this remind us that our work is not only about programs and services, but about people, relationships, and the lives we help shape every single day.

On behalf of Civic Heart Community Services, I extend my sincerest condolences and prayers to the Kidd family and to everyone grieving this loss. We stand with them during this difficult time and will continue to keep them lifted in prayer.

Although words can never fully ease the pain of losing someone, I hope the family finds comfort in knowing that Carl’s life made a meaningful difference and that his memory will continue to live on through the many lives he touched.

Additional details will be shared as they become available from the family.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Anita Bates

Always a great time when we attend Jerome Love’s Black Expo Luncheon. The room was filled with powerful conversations, community leaders, and people committed to making a difference across Houston.

Special thank you to Comcast for inviting me to have a seat at the table. Grateful for the partnership, the connections, and the continued commitment to uplifting our communities. 💙🧡

Today we celebrate the strength, love, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of mothers everywhere. 💐

Mothers are the heartbeat of our homes and a powerful reminder of compassion, resilience, and grace.

Happy Mother’s Day from Civic Heart Community Services 💖

Because of supporters like you, Civic Heart continues to make a real impact across our community. Thank you for believing in our mission, showing up for the people we serve, and helping us move this work forward. Your support does not go unnoticed and we are truly grateful to have you standing with us.

Grateful for our partnership with University of Houston. It truly takes a village to create lasting change, and together we are building stronger communities, creating opportunities, and empowering individuals and families across Houston. We appreciate the continued collaboration and shared commitment to making an impact. 💙

Strong fathers build strong families and strong communities. 💙

Civic Heart Community Services is proud to launch our upcoming Fathers First Program, a supportive space designed for fathers and father figures to grow, connect, and strengthen their parenting journey.

This program provides opportunities for men to:
✔️ Build community with other fathers
✔️ Strengthen communication and parenting skills
✔️ Learn about financial wellness, workforce readiness, co parenting, and more
✔️ Receive support from a parent support specialist
✔️ Focus on personal growth and fatherhood development

📍 Open to fathers and father figures in Harris County with children ages 0–24.

🗓 Program Begins: May 12, 2026
📍 Introductory Session (In Person)
New Deliverance Charismatic Church
8922 Scott St. Houston, TX 77051

Most sessions will be held virtually from 6PM–8PM.

To register or learn more, scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Jasmine Pena at [email protected].

Together we are building stronger fathers, stronger families, and stronger futures. 💙