Happiness Projects

The following activities/events were part of a “Happiness Projects” grant funded from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The intent of the projects was to bring joy and reduce stress to the community while inspiring collaboration, resiliency and opportunities for family time. These are small examples of those completed by the Galveston County Community Coalition.

Featuring Activities and Events @ Local Libraries, Businesses, Community Agencies, Churches & School Districts

Partners include: Dickinson Library, Moore Memorial Library, Texas City Library, Healthy Spot, Sailing Angels, College of the Mainland, City of Dickinson, Santa Fe ISD, GHFEDS, Knights of Columbus, City of Kemah, Dickinson ISD, REACH, O'Connell Prep Academy, Seeding Galveston, The Meridian Retirement Center, NAMI, ADA Recovery Center, UTMB, St. Vincent's House, Grace Episcopal Church, Higher Up Texas, Regal Estates Senior Living, Stewart Elementary School, Know Your Worth, Eternal Aerial.

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KEMAH MURAL

March 2023

About:

Kemah Mural Park: 64 Bradford Avenue, Kemah, Texas

This mural accompanies an alcohol and smoke-free picnic area for those seeking a safe outdoor space. The Coalition worked closely with the City of Kemah and the city council to unanimously pass a Tobacco/Vape/Alcohol free ordinance for the park.

Partner:

City of Kemah

DICKINSON MURAL

August 2022

About:

2512 Termini Street, Dickinson, Texas 77539

The intent of this project is to bring joy, reduce stress, and provide the community of Dickinson with another space in the community to enjoy.

Partners:

The Dickinson Chamber of Commerce

Awards, ETC.

GALVESTON'S COMMUNITY GARDEN

April through July 2022

About: The intent of the garden is to help those in the community who want fresh produce and to help the community be sustainable.

Partners:

Seeding Galveston

Grace Episcopal Church

UTMB SIGHT

GALVESTON'S BLANKET PROJECT

November 2021 - December 2022

About: With the growing concern of distressed Galvestonians, the coalition provided waterproof blankets in waterproof bags (with local resources printed on the bags) and co-ed hygiene kits. All of these items were distributed to those with home insecurities.

Partners:

Know Your Worth

Galveston Urban Ministries

St. Vincent's House

Gulf Coast Center