If you follow BridgingApps and/or Easter Seals Greater Houston on social media, you’ve no doubt heard of Walk With Me, our annual fundraising event. April 12 was Easter Seals’ 14th Walk With Me, at the Houston Zoo, and we were…
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Four Facts About Funding
Are donation requests or current events stirring your curiosity on what nonprofit funding is all about? Today’s article provides an overview. Fact 1: Funding Comes from Many Places Most sources agree that in the United States, about a third of…
Autism Acceptance 101
“If the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool, you would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.” –Dr. Temple Grandin “Autism Awareness Month” (April) has roots reaching…
About Fintech and Houston Money Week
It’s said that “money talks”; but how many people speak its language? According to the World Economic Forum, half of U.S. adults are financially illiterate—lacking the knowledge and skills to make sound financial decisions. And fewer than 30 percent of…
ESGH Youth Council: A Report from the Field
The Youth Action Council (YAC) of Easter Seals Greater Houston is a student-led group that encourages community leadership, emphasizes youth engagement, and supports the ESGH mission. Their work reaches beyond Houston—sometimes even overseas. In November 2024, YAC member Fife Famurewa…
Expanded Senior Services from BridgingApps, Thanks to Next50
“It’s expensive to age in this country. That’s why we seek partners like BridgingApps who will change the status quo and help create a world that values aging.” –Peter Kaldes, President & CEO of Next50 “Easter Seals Greater Houston is…
Consumer Electronics Show 2025: Recap
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was held January 6–10 in Las Vegas. Sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association Foundation (CTA Foundation or CTAF), this gigantic expo showcases the latest in technology for the everyday consumer. Over 4,500 exhibitors and…
What Is National Special Education Day?
Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving Day! You may also have observed some of the days attached to Thanksgiving: If you’re a churchgoer, you may know that in 2024, “Thanksgiving Sunday” (December 1) was also the first Sunday of Advent.…
October Conferences Roundup
October is a big conference month for many organizations, and BridgingApps is no exception. Today, three of our team share their in-person experiences from this year. Conference: M-Enabling Summit Official Description: “The leading global conference and showcase covering the fast-moving…
Program Update from Ale Gonzalez
Fintech, short for “financial technology,” comprises everything from international cryptocurrency to the Venmo app on your phone. Most people use some form of fintech regularly; still, security and digital literacy often raise concerns. Fintech literacy is among the training services…