Our Work
In 2024, Houston schools faced a $250 million funding shortfall, leaving thousands of students without essential academic and athletic opportunities. The impact is severe.
In the Greater Houston area, many schools are facing severe funding shortages that directly impact both academics and athletic programs. Houston ISD, the largest district in Texas, is grappling with a $250 million budget deficit for the 2024–25 school year, which translates to approximately $2,444 less per student (Houston Landing, Community Impact). This financial strain not only reduces access to quality educational resources but also threatens sports programs, which are critical for student development. According to Rice University's Kinder Institute, nearly all K–12 districts in Harris County are underfunded, with schools serving higher populations of Black and Latino students suffering the most (Chron.com). Athletic programs, which provide students with vital life skills like teamwork, resilience, and leadership, are among the first to be cut. In many HISD high schools, 19 out of 22 have little to no booster club support, receiving less than $25,000 annually—an amount insufficient to maintain competitive sports programs (Chron.com). This disparity highlights the urgent need for initiatives that support both education and athletics, ensuring that all students have access to a well-rounded learning experience.
What are we doing to help solve the issue?
At Mind and Momentum, we’re aiming to bridge the gap in funding and support for students and athletes alike. From providing tutoring services to targeted coaching, we help ensure that the young children in our community excel both academically and athletically. In addition, through different opportunities like events, camps, and more, we’re able to bring our organization to different areas around Houston, allowing for a larger impact and benefit. Importantly, one goal of ours is that any profit we do attain from all of our endeavors goes toward different causes in the area, such as providing direct monetary support to underfunded schools through donations to athletic programs. We’re hoping that through sustained future we’ll be able to bring more light to our organization and the causes we’re aiming to fix.
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Tutoring
We believe that academic achievement is just as important as athletic excellence. Our tutoring program provides personalized academic support for student, helping them maintain strong grades while managing their sports commitments. From homework help to test preparation, our tutors ensure that students build confidence in their studies, setting them up for success both in the classroom and beyond. All profits go toward funding our other programs or donations!
Fundraising
Fundraising is at the heart of our mission. We organize and participate in a variety of fundraising initiatives, from door-to-door bake sales to community events, all designed to raise money that goes toward various pathways, all benefiting students and athletes in the Greater Houston Area. The funds we raise go directly toward providing free tutoring, athletic equipment, programs like our camps, and academic resources for students in underfunded schools. By actively engaging our community, we ensure that every dollar raised creates real opportunities for young athletes to excel both academically and athletically.