S.A.F.E. Communities โ€“ 2026 Projects Awareness
2026 Program Calendar

S.A.F.E. Communities

Projects Awareness โ€” Monthly Topics for Youth Programs, Art, Essay & Environmental Justice

01
January
New Year ยท Goal Setting
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Essay
What is your New Year's Resolution for 2025? What are a few things that will help you achieve your goals?
Env. Justice
Write a 200-word essay: Research what is TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality).
Art
Draw a picture of yourself completing your 2025 goals.
02
February
Black History Month
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Env. Justice
200-word essay: Research what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was doing when he was assassinated โ€” supporting sanitary waste management workers.
Essay
Who is your favorite famous Black environmental hero? (Hint: one of them lives in Houston.)
Art
Draw a picture of your favorite Black history hero.
03
March
Women's History ยท Health
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Essay
How does environmental justice affect people with Multiple Sclerosis, developmental disabilities, Myeloma, Colon Cancer, or kidney disease?
Env. Justice
Research: What is the Texas Center for Justice and Equity?
Art
Draw a picture of Reflections on Women's History.
04
April
Autism ยท Mental Health
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Art
Draw a picture of an autistic child and family.
Essay
How does cyberbullying affect someone with autism, anxiety, or depression?
Env. Justice
Research: How do environmental and climate justice issues affect youth and family hidden mental health?
05
May
Minority Mental Health
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Art
Create an art image featuring Lupus Awareness, Celiac Disease, or Skin Cancer.
Essay
How does depression affect a person with Minority Mental Health?
Env. Justice
Research: How do environmental and climate injustices affect a person with high blood pressure?
06
June
Veterans ยท Senior Health
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Art
Create an image of U.S. Veterans returning home with PTSD.
Essay
How does a senior citizen with Alzheimer's, Men's Health, Migraine Headaches, or Scoliosis affect a family's everyday life?
Env. Justice
Research: What does the EPA stand for and what is its role?
07
July
College Goals ยท Future
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Essay
What are your college goals and your plans for the next four years?
Env. Justice
How can environmental scholarship funds help you in your college career?
Art
Create a vision board of yourself graduating from college in the next four years.
08
August
Healthy Vision ยท Back to School
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Art
Create an art image of Healthy Vision.
Essay
Write an essay about your checklist for preparing to go off to school or college.
Env. Justice
Research: How important is it to study environmental and climate injustice while in college?
09
September
Suicide Prevention Awareness
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Essay
How can the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline help a person with suicidal ideation and give them hope?
Art
Create an art image on Suicide Awareness & Prevention.
Env. Justice
Research: How can an old underground gas storage tank release dangerous toxic gas affecting young and elderly health?
10
October
Breast Cancer Awareness
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Art
Create art for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Essay
What is Breast Cancer Awareness? Share what you've learned through research.
Env. Justice
Research: What is the National Black Environmental Justice Network?
11
November
Thanksgiving ยท Clean Air
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Art
Draw a picture of your family having Thanksgiving Dinner together.
Essay
How can you help keep the air in your community clean?
Env. Justice
Research: November is Clean Air Month โ€” what does Air Alliance Houston do for the community?
12
December
Giving Season ยท Holiday
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Art
Create art depicting giving presents to a less fortunate family at Christmas.
Essay
What does it mean to you to share gifts with your family and friends at Christmas?
Env. Justice
Research: What are the most significant agricultural problems caused by climate change?