The Houston Texans, in partnership with ConocoPhillips and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, has awarded $469,000.00 through an Inspire Change grant fund to 13 local nonprofits organizations and educational programs to benefit the Houston community, local television station KPRC Channel 2 reported on December 3.

Two of the recipients are in the Katy-Brookshire area:

· $50,000 was awarded to Her Well Center, Inc., located at 511 Velasco Street in Brookshire, which provides a sanctuary where survivors of sexual trauma and intimate partner violence can reclaim hope, regain their voice, and resist isolation. The funds will be used to support Samaria House, a safe shelter and crisis response program for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Waller, Fort Bend, and Harris Counties. The remaining funds would cover utilities, essential supplies, and supportive programming such as case management, counseling, and life skills workshops, according to the KPRC website.


· $12,000 awarded to The Arc of Katy, 934 Jordan Ranch Blvd. in Brookshire, whose mission is to provide opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that enable each person to be included as a respected and active member of the community throughout their lifetime. The funds will be used to support families in need during the 2026 summer session.

The National Football League introduced the Inspire Change initiative in 2019 to create a positive impact in local communities and support programs that reduce barriers to opportunity, KPRC said. To learn more about the Houston Texans Inspire Change initiative, go to www.houstontexans.com/community/inspire-change-grant.