Charitable Programs

The Yale Club of Houston coordinates and participates in a number of charitable programs that support the Houston community and Yale's presence in Houston.  Programs include:

Community Service Summer Fellowship

Since 1999, the Yale Club of Houston has sponsored a summer fellowship program with the Community Family Center (formerly the Chicano Family Center).  The club raises funds and coordinates living arrangements for an AYA selected student to spend the summer working with the selected organization.  The work with the Community Family Center has focused on better preparing high school sophomores and juniors for college.

High School Book Awards

At selected local schools, the Yale Club of Houston supplies the Yale edition of Shakespeare's complete works as an academic award to outstanding high school juniors.

Admit Visits

The Yale Club of Houston, in conjunction with the Alumni Schools Committee, gathers information on admitted students who would likely benefit from an April visit to New Haven, but lack the financial means to go.  The Club's tax-deductible, non-profit contributions may be used to to fund admit visits depending on funds availability.  Grants are awarded through the Alumni Schools Committee headed by Joe and Claire Greenberg.