Bayou Microfund

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Bayou Microfund’s Entrepreneur and Board Member Sarah Lieberman for this much deserved honor!!! SBA Small Business Person of the Year!!

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Salai for getting Fully Funded on Kiva! $3500 will help him get his chicken and duck egg operation up and running at Sweet Harvest Farm!

04/23/2026

Can you help Jasmine of Come Bee Well House expand her business which is bringing a breath of fresh air to Houston? As little as $25 can help this wonderful entrepreneur flourish. As a Kiva Trustee, we are exceedingly pleased to endorse her campaign.

Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.

04/22/2026

Can you help Peregrine and her delightful dog grooming business Fresh Tails Houston expand? She's on a mission to connect people through the love of animals, and she has big plans! With as little as $25, you can support an inspiring woman entrepreneur and make Houston's canines even happier at the same time. We are extremely proud to endorse her as a Kiva Trustee.

Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.

04/22/2026

Can you help Amazing Carol and her family-owned H-town Coffee Shop expand their business? She's a successful Kiva Repeat Borrower, and she needs our help to reach new heights! With as little as $25, you can make Houston even more delicious. We are proud to endorse her as a Kiva Trustee. https://www.kiva.org/lend/314758

Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.

04/22/2026

Excellent market opportunity--please spread the word to those who are interested in applying to sell!

Good finds only 👀
The Good Finds Market is a FREE pop-up at Fabric Forge—fabric deals, local makers, and hands-on fun all in one spot.

🧵 Fabric sale
🛍️ Local vendors
✂️ Free crafts for all ages

Fabric Forge is a nonprofit creative hub—every purchase and visit helps support workforce training and opportunities right here in our community.

📍 Fabric Forge
6440 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77081
📅 May 16
🕚 11–1
🚗 Park in the lot behind the building
➡️ Entrance is off High Star

Come hang, shop small, and make something while you’re here.

04/22/2026

Spreading the word about a very cool job!

Fabric Forge is hiring! 🧵✨

We’re looking for a short-term Industrial Sewing Instructor to lead our summer class.

At Fabric Forge, we teach beginner students using Juki industrial machines—creating real pathways into workforce skills and confidence. Our students are adult immigrants, many still learning English, so patience and strong teaching skills are key.

🪡 ISAIC curriculum provided (with prep time)
🪡 Beginner-focused instruction
🪡 Hands-on, supportive learning environment

💰 Stipend: $2,500

Interested? Send your resume to [email protected]
https://www.fabricforge.org/

01/19/2026

Here's to Peace and Freedom For All!

01/13/2026

Public Service Announcement: What’s New With USPS Postmarks

The U.S. Postal Service has clarified how postmarks work, which could affect people who mail time-sensitive items such as tax returns, legal filings, bill payments, or election ballots.

What’s changed?

Postmarks will now reflect the date your mailpiece is first processed by an automated sorting facility, which may be later than the day you dropped it in the mailbox or gave it to a carrier. Mail processing schedules vary across facilities, so the postmark may not always match the date you mailed it.

The Postal Service says this clarification is meant to help customers better understand mailing dates, not to change how mail is handled overall.

Why this matters:

For deadline-driven mail, such as tax forms or ballots, a postmark showing a later date could mean your item is treated as late by the IRS, courts, or election officials.

Tips to make sure your important mail is dated the way you expect:

✔ Visit a Post Office counter and ask for a manual (local) postmark free of charge.
✔ Get a Certificate of Mailing for proof of mailing date.
✔ Consider Certified or Registered Mail, which provides official proof of mailing date.

If you’re mailing anything with a deadline, especially things like IRS returns, legal forms, or ballots, plan ahead and use one of these options so your date of mailing is clear.

01/13/2026

DEEO is excited to host our Inaugural Business Roundtable with Harris County Precinct 4.

This Business Roundtable, will be one of many conversations inviting the Harris County Business Community to engage and learn about what the DEEO has to offer.

🗓️ Wednesday, January 14

🕛 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

📍 Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074, Houston, TX 77074

🎟️ RSVP today! bit.ly/DEEOJan14

We look forward to you joining the conversation, as we…

▪️ Showcase the county’s Community Programs and how they can support your initiatives

▪️ Provide information on how to register as a county vendor and start doing business with us

▪️ Network with potential partners and team on upcoming projects