About the CAUSE Foundation
MISSION
The CAUSE Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping them to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens through education, advocacy and the promotion of public awareness.
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The CAUSE Foundation is a 501c3 dedicated to enhancing the dignity and quality of like of individuals, families and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunities. The CAUSE Foundation uncompromisingly promotes education, advocacy and public awareness to help individuals reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. It was founded in 2009 by a group of highly active community members of the Greater Houston Area that recognized the need to extend their reach within the community they reside. Since its founding, the CAUSE Foundation has logged over 17,000 hours and donated tens of thousands of dollars towards the following initiative and programs:
Biennial Scholarship
CAUSE principal goal is to award scholarships to high school seniors in the Houston region who plans to further their academic enrichment at the post-secondary level. The foundation has awarded over 9 scholarships totaling $20,000.
CAUSE Golf Tournament
This annual event raises around $10,000 per year with the goal of generating funds for its Biennial Scholarship.
Relay for Life
This event honors lives lost to cancer, celebrates survivors, supports cancer research and the caregivers who selflessly help others.
Houston March for Babies (WalkAmerica)
CAUSE participates in this annual fundraising event where the proceeds help fund research to prevent premature births, birth defects and infant mortality.
Houston AIDS Walk
For over a decade, the CAUSE Foundation has participated in this annual event designed to help with communicating the awareness of the AIDS epidemic and raise funds to further medical research towards a cure. This disease has taken thousands of lives in the Houston region, and CAUSE will continue to participate in this event until the discovery of a cure.
Computer for Collegiate
The CAUSE Foundation frequently answers the call for undergraduate student that assistance to further their education. Needs fulfilled included provide a collegiate with a computer, additional funds to help with books and living expenses.