Our May luncheon is just a a few weeks away. Come and join us.
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Our May luncheon is just a a few weeks away. Come and join us. 〰️
We are the most diverse city in the U.S. We belong to each other.
FIND THE GOOD. PUT IT IN MOTION. ADD YOUR VOICE.
Together in 2026, we are turning compassion into shared momentum!
Upcoming Programs and happenings Spring 2026
The Countdown to Joy & Connection
Join us this May as we gather for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and community. We are honored to welcome Karen Walrond as our keynote speaker. Her vibrant spirit brings our theme to life, reminding us that creating change and cultivating joy can be both powerful and deeply human.
We’re just a couple of weeks away — reserve your seat or explore sponsorship options. We’d be honored to have you with us.
Deadline approaching: As we finalize our printed program and sponsor materials, sponsor tables confirmed after May 12 will still be recognized from the stage but cannot be included in printed appreciation. Individual seats remain available through May 19.
Meditate & Connect - A Monthly Pause for Reflection and Community
Our long‑running Meditate & Connect series returns in 2026 with a refreshed rotating‑partner format. Each month, a different community leader or organization will guide a simple, 30‑minute session designed to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect.
This renewed model reflects our theme—Find the Good. Put It in Motion. Add Your Voice.—inviting every facilitator and participant to contribute to the collective good we’re cultivating together.
Meditate & Connect - Guided by diverse voices. Rooted in shared presence. All are welcome, whether you join every month or drop in when you can.
May Meditate & Connect:
Date: Tuesday, May 12 | 12-12:30 PM.
Led by Travis Hicks with Insight Meditation Houston
Registration closes on Monday, May 11 at 6:00 PM.
Summer Reading: Theo of Golden
This summer, Compassionate Houston will read Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, a luminous novel about creative generosity, wonder, and the quiet power of anonymous kindness. Dates will be announced soon. We hope you’ll join us for this gentle, heart-opening journey into the community of Golden and the mysterious visitor who changes it forever.
"I'm in awe of Theo - and of his creator Allen Levi. Levi's debut novel is one you'll want to buy so you can travel to Golden again and again." —WKLB-FM (Waltham, MA)
charter for compassion 2.0
On November 12, the Charter for Compassion unveiled the Charter 2.0, a renewal of Karen Armstrong’s timeless vision, sixteen years after the original Charter for Compassion launched in 2009. Rooted in the wisdom of global traditions and the African philosophy of Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — Charter for Compassion 2.0 invites us to move from belief to practice, from aspiration to embodiment.
To accompany this new framework, the Charter is introducing The Practical Guide to Compassion 2.0 — a living manual for individuals, communities, and organizations who wish to turn compassion into measurable, lasting change.
Charter for Compassion 2.0 is not a new document — it is a new movement. Click below to learn more about Charter 2.0 and the global launch, read the full text and download the Charter 2.0 Guidebook.
Sign the Charter for Compassion
Compassionate Houston was inspired by the Charter for Compassion. Its principles of treating others with respect; encouraging appreciation of cultural and religious diversity; and cultivating an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings were our aspirational foundation.
How can you get started, where do you find information, how do you stay connected so you can become one of our trailblazers?
Grow With Us
Tell us how we can support you and collaborate to grow the compassionate culture of Houston through awareness, education, community, and service.
Throughout the year, we are launching programs, opportunities, and service projects that address Compassionate Houston’s main objectives. We want to connect most effectively with you and your needs. Please fill out our survey by clicking on the button “Individual Survey.”
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”