Upcoming Events
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55th Anniversary Gala
Youth Enrichment Programs
Cultural Enrichment
Supporting education and innovation.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life for people of African descent (all people) through programs and activities, with emphasis on Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work & Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity and Faith.
Executive Policies
SHAPE's BOD Meetings: SHAPE’s monthly Board of Director meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. You may email us at shape@shape.org to request a copy.
SHAPE's Program Service Accomplishments: To keep updated, you may subscribe to our emails or social media. You may also email us at shape@shape.org to request a copy.
S.H.A.P.E History
As one of the most visible and involved community centers in Houston’s African-American community and the Houston community as a whole, S.H.A.P.E. has led the way toward justice, equal opportunity, and institution building in the city, state, nation and world. Because of its deep commitment to the community, S.H.A.P.E. has actively sought ways to oppose injustice and to better the community for all people.
Today’s students.
Tomorrow’s leaders.
