Funding Educational Dreams Since 2010

Our mission is to invest in underemployed adults by funding educational pathways to attain thriving careers and financial self-sufficiency.

Our History

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Our vision is to serve, support, and guide our participants with integrity and passion to achieve educational success that leads to a future of economic stability.

Timeline

2008

TMO launches its political workforce strategy to bring an organization that provides education and career pathways to underserved communities in Houston.

2010

Capital IDEA Houston receives funding from local government, United Way THRIVE and private foundations; our first sponsored cohorts are enrolled at Houston Community College and Lone Star College.

2012

Capital IDEA Houston is awarded $150,000 in funding from The George Foundation to serve Fort Bend.

2014

HCC recognizes Capital IDEA Houston as an Outstanding Partner.

2015

Capital IDEA Houston becomes an established independent 501(C)(3) Non-Profit.

2016

Houston Community College invests $100k annually in Capital IDEA Houston.

2017

Hurricane Harvey impacts the COH; CIH provided ER support services to participants.

2018

Capital IDEA Houston begins partnership with Houston Food Bank to expand services for participants.

2019

Launch of our Opportunity Youth Program.

2020

CIH is awarded the prestigious Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award. COVID-19 hits. We go 100% virtual and expand our sponsored careers to include IT Careers. Port of Houston awards CIH funding to sponsor careers in Maritime Logistics.

2021

CIH launches Upskilling Investment Services partnerships with Harris Health System and AON. Houston Methodist awards CIH Social Equity Grant $325k to train Black & Latina women training in allied health care.

2022

CIH is awarded COH DR Funds to support Houstonians impacted by Hurricane Harvey; CIH is awarded $469k in CARES Act funding from Harris County Commissioner's Court.

2023

Capital IDEA Houston CIH receives a $400k grant from the NBA Foundation. Secures ECMC grant to expand its Upskilling Mobility program.
Our mission is to invest in underemployed adults by funding educational pathways to attain thriving careers and financial self-sufficiency
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