HOUSTON – An event that’s all about empowering residents in northeast Houston is taking place Wednesday at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center at 4802 Lockwood Drive in Kashmere Gardens.
The goal of the Resilience Festival is to bring residents, neighborhood leaders and local organizations together around the theme of resilience. The 4th annual Resilience Festival is hosted by the Northeast Houston Redevelopment Council.
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This celebration of community strength and forward-thinking solutions helps address many of the daily challenges folks in the neighborhood face. It’s being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event features live workshops, family-friendly activities, and access to services focused on food security, health equity, economic development, and environmental justice.
Organizers say the goal is not just to bring people together but to equip them with the tools they need to thrive.
Local partners are offering information on everything from SNAP-friendly farmers markets to programs tackling climate change and neighborhood revitalization.
The Resilience Festival has quickly become a staple event in the community, highlighting what’s possible when people come together with a shared vision for change.
