The Education and Charities Foundation of Houston

The Education & Charities Foundation of Houston was incorporated in 1992 as a non-profit 501(c)3 entity.

The primary purpose of the Foundation can best be described as stated in Article Four of the Incorporation documents: ”Operated for charitable and educational purposes which  directly benefit the citizens of Houston and Harris County by the  provision of services for and support of the   attainment of higher education for youth via support services and models of achievement,  along with the development of cooperative efforts with social and civic organizations to support and participate in educational and  cultural activities for the benefit and fulfillment of these  purposes.”

The Education and Charities Foundation of Houston is comprised of well respected professional men who aspire to high ideals and honorable achievement in all aspects of life. Inclusive in the  membership of The Foundation are such prominent personalities and leaders as former City of   Houston Council Members Al Calloway, State Representative Harold Dutton, Astronaut Bernard Harris (1st African American to walk in space), Channel 2 news personality Khambrel Marshall, TSU Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bobby Wilson (and interim President), District Court Judge Mark Carter and former District Judge Carl Walker.

In pursuit of its goals, the Foundation has engaged in a variety of fund raising initiatives since its inception, with the primary focus being to raise money for scholarships and to directly support  predetermined programs, e.g. Kappa Kamp, mentoring events, etc. We have awarded 11 four year scholarships and made several one-time awards to students who otherwise might not have been financially capable of pursuing a college education.

The Foundation has sponsored numerous “at-risk” youth programs during the past several years inclusive of Kappa Kamp and Prince Hall Summer Camp both of which are youth development, leadership and  enrichment experiences. Kappa Kamp isa youth camp enrichment program  conducted at the renowned “Piney Woods Country Life School” in  Mississippi, every summer.

We have supported numerous community initiatives inclusive of the Ft. Bend Education   Foundation’s and STEPS auxiliary Fine Arts Program and recently assisted a University of Houston student in the African American studies program participate in a trip to Ghana, West Africa.

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THE 2023 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2023 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 10 • 6:00 PM

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THE 2022 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2022 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 11 • 6:00 PM

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Houston Kappa League Virtual 5K Walk/Run primary image

Houston Kappa League Virtual 5K Walk/Run

Wed, May 20 • 11:30 AM CDT

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THE 2019 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREBALL FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH primary image

THE 2019 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREBALL FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH

Fri, Jun 7 • 8:00 PM

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*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test

Sat, May 18 • 8:00 AM

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*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test

Sat, Apr 6 • 8:00 AM

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THE 2018 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2018 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 9 • 8:00 PM

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*FREE* ECFOH Feb. 2018 Practice ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Feb. 2018 Practice ACT Test

Sat, Feb 3 • 8:00 AM

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*FREE* ECFOH Practice ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Practice ACT Test

Sat, Dec 2 • 8:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH Financial Aid & College Readiness Workshop primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Financial Aid & College Readiness Workshop

Sat, Oct 21 • 9:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH SAT Practice Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH SAT Practice Test

Sat, Sep 30 • 8:00 AM

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THE 2017 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2017 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 10 • 8:00 PM

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THE 2023 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2023 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 10 • 6:00 PM

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THE 2022 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2022 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 11 • 6:00 PM

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Houston Kappa League Virtual 5K Walk/Run primary image

Houston Kappa League Virtual 5K Walk/Run

Wed, May 20 • 11:30 AM CDT

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THE 2019 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREBALL FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH primary image

THE 2019 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREBALL FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH

Fri, Jun 7 • 8:00 PM

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*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test

Sat, May 18 • 8:00 AM

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*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test

Sat, Apr 6 • 8:00 AM

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THE 2018 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2018 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 9 • 8:00 PM

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*FREE* ECFOH Feb. 2018 Practice ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Feb. 2018 Practice ACT Test

Sat, Feb 3 • 8:00 AM

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*FREE* ECFOH Practice ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Practice ACT Test

Sat, Dec 2 • 8:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH Financial Aid & College Readiness Workshop primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Financial Aid & College Readiness Workshop

Sat, Oct 21 • 9:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH SAT Practice Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH SAT Practice Test

Sat, Sep 30 • 8:00 AM

Free

THE 2017 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2017 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 10 • 8:00 PM

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The Education & Charities Foundation of Houston was incorporated in 1992 as a non-profit 501(c)3 entity.

The primary purpose of the Foundation can best be described as stated in Article Four of the Incorporation documents: ”Operated for charitable and educational purposes which  directly benefit the citizens of Houston and Harris County by the  provision of services for and support of the   attainment of higher education for youth via support services and models of achievement,  along with the development of cooperative efforts with social and civic organizations to support and participate in educational and  cultural activities for the benefit and fulfillment of these  purposes.”

The Education and Charities Foundation of Houston is comprised of well respected professional men who aspire to high ideals and honorable achievement in all aspects of life. Inclusive in the  membership of The Foundation are such prominent personalities and leaders as former City of   Houston Council Members Al Calloway, State Representative Harold Dutton, Astronaut Bernard Harris (1st African American to walk in space), Channel 2 news personality Khambrel Marshall, TSU Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bobby Wilson (and interim President), District Court Judge Mark Carter and former District Judge Carl Walker.

In pursuit of its goals, the Foundation has engaged in a variety of fund raising initiatives since its inception, with the primary focus being to raise money for scholarships and to directly support  predetermined programs, e.g. Kappa Kamp, mentoring events, etc. We have awarded 11 four year scholarships and made several one-time awards to students who otherwise might not have been financially capable of pursuing a college education.

The Foundation has sponsored numerous “at-risk” youth programs during the past several years inclusive of Kappa Kamp and Prince Hall Summer Camp both of which are youth development, leadership and  enrichment experiences. Kappa Kamp isa youth camp enrichment program  conducted at the renowned “Piney Woods Country Life School” in  Mississippi, every summer.

We have supported numerous community initiatives inclusive of the Ft. Bend Education   Foundation’s and STEPS auxiliary Fine Arts Program and recently assisted a University of Houston student in the African American studies program participate in a trip to Ghana, West Africa.

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THE 2023 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2023 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 10 • 6:00 PM

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THE 2022 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2022 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 11 • 6:00 PM

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Houston Kappa League Virtual 5K Walk/Run primary image

Houston Kappa League Virtual 5K Walk/Run

Wed, May 20 • 11:30 AM CDT

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THE 2019 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREBALL FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH primary image

THE 2019 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREBALL FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH

Fri, Jun 7 • 8:00 PM

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*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test

Sat, May 18 • 8:00 AM

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*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test

Sat, Apr 6 • 8:00 AM

Free

THE 2018 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2018 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 9 • 8:00 PM

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*FREE* ECFOH Feb. 2018 Practice ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Feb. 2018 Practice ACT Test

Sat, Feb 3 • 8:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH Practice ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Practice ACT Test

Sat, Dec 2 • 8:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH Financial Aid & College Readiness Workshop primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Financial Aid & College Readiness Workshop

Sat, Oct 21 • 9:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH SAT Practice Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH SAT Practice Test

Sat, Sep 30 • 8:00 AM

Free

THE 2017 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2017 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 10 • 8:00 PM

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THE 2023 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2023 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 10 • 6:00 PM

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THE 2022 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2022 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 11 • 6:00 PM

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Houston Kappa League Virtual 5K Walk/Run primary image

Houston Kappa League Virtual 5K Walk/Run

Wed, May 20 • 11:30 AM CDT

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THE 2019 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREBALL FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH primary image

THE 2019 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREBALL FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH

Fri, Jun 7 • 8:00 PM

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*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test

Sat, May 18 • 8:00 AM

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*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH 2019 Practice SAT/ACT Test

Sat, Apr 6 • 8:00 AM

Free

THE 2018 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2018 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 9 • 8:00 PM

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*FREE* ECFOH Feb. 2018 Practice ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Feb. 2018 Practice ACT Test

Sat, Feb 3 • 8:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH Practice ACT Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Practice ACT Test

Sat, Dec 2 • 8:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH Financial Aid & College Readiness Workshop primary image

*FREE* ECFOH Financial Aid & College Readiness Workshop

Sat, Oct 21 • 9:00 AM

Free

*FREE* ECFOH SAT Practice Test primary image

*FREE* ECFOH SAT Practice Test

Sat, Sep 30 • 8:00 AM

Free

THE 2017 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA primary image

THE 2017 ECFOH BLACK AND WHITE GALA

Sat, Jun 10 • 8:00 PM

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