This week on Houston Newsmakers: New Alief Community Center scheduled for grand opening in January Also: Fight against Alzheimer’s far from over; SUPERGirls Shine Foundation focuses on STEM support for middle school girls Tune in at 10 a.m. on KPRC 2
Host Khambrel Marshall talks to City of Houston Councilmember Tiffany D. Thomas, who says the new Alief community center could be a template for future community gathering places throughout the city.
“This is actually the first of its kind community center in the city,” she said. “It’s an example of integrated community development. It’s a 60 million dollar investment and a 30-year vision that’s finally coming to pass.” Elbein says finding it early, such as when cancers are found early, could be groundbreaking. In the meantime, money for research and patient support is key. Find out more and how to donate on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall.Loretta Williams Gurnell, Founder & CEO SUPERGirls Shine Foundation, Marina Allen, SGSF Alum
”We know that middle school is one of those changing points in a girl’s life and once we get into them and understand that they match with those leaders in the industry, science technology, engineering and math comes alive for them,” Williams Gurnell said.
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