AVANCE-Houston

Learn More Community leaders bring expertise, passion, and a shared commitment to strengthening families and creating pathways to opportunity. AVANCE-Houston Welcomes New Advisory Board Leadership Learn More RSM Volunteers Transform AVANCE Warehouse Through Hands-On Service Learn More AVANCE-Houston Staff Join Colleagues Nationwide at the 2026 AVANCE 2-Gen Learning Conference Learn More During their two-hour volunteer project, the AMH team assembled 130 Hand Puppet kits and 90 Wall Picture kits AMH Volunteers Help Prepare Learning Kits for the New Program Year Learn More AVANCE-Houston proudly celebrated a historic milestone at its 2026 graduation ceremony 94 Graduates. Generational Transformation in Action

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AVANCE walks alongside children and families to achieve social and economic justice.

AVANCE Builds Better

and Brighter Futures for Families

ADVANCEMENT FOR FAMILIES

Established in 1973, AVANCE (Uh-vahn-say) is a national, non-profit organization, primarily serving Texas

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HOME IS THE FIRST CLASSROOM

Home is the first classroom. Parents are their child’s first and most influential teachers. Education is the core of AVANCE

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INVEST IN THE FUTURE

Our future success hinges on the way we educate our parents and children. In addition to the core PCEP

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AVANCE-Houston Impact Our programs prepare young children for school and help adults develop their skills and knowledge through education and opportunities for the workforce while strengthening our community, their family unit, and their social and economic capital.

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The week-long celebration was filled with interactive activities that promoted the importance of early learning, which helps children succeed throughout life During the annual celebration, hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our young learners participated in fun activities based on daily themes, introducing students to a world of music, food, and community resources. During the annual celebration, hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our young learners participated in fun activities based on daily themes, introducing students to a world of music, food, and community resources.

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