Community Partners

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace - 1 Peter 4:10 ESV

The City of Refuge champions many organizations working diligently and prayerfully in the Houston community to meet local needs and spread the gospel to a broken world.

Our Team Focuses On 

  • Partnering with organizations within Houston’s Third Ward/South Union area
  • Supporting individuals with personal connections to COR who undertake local Christian ministries, particularly with a focus on international students and students at local universities
  • COR-led missions work

If you are interested in serving alongside Community Partners, you can 

  • Check this page to look for opportunities to serve with our partners
  • Volunteer to serve on the Community Partners Team for at least a one-year commitment
  • Send ideas to the team about how the church can serve and partner with others in our local community (Third Ward/South Union)

For help identifying your best place of service, contact The Community Partners Team.

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Current Partnerships

Agape works with youth and adults in the Houston's South Union seeking to transform the neighborhood by preparing Christ-following, independent, community-minded leaders, creating opportunity for individuals regardless of circumstances.

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Bridges International, a caring community of Christ-followers, serves, promotes social connections, and engages in spiritual conversations with international students in Houston’s universities, Houston Community College, and nearby as those students become leaders and return to their home countries.

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Cru is a caring Christian community passionate about connecting students to and discovering true life in Jesus.

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Founded as a ministry of City of Refuge, the Forge invests in youth through mentoring, educational, and sports programs. Opportunities include mentoring students in the sports programs and volunteering in afterschool tutoring and character-building activities.

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The message of the Kingdom of God can not be contained! We are in the business of spreading the news that God's Kingdom is Here! His Kingdom is on display in the lives of Christ-like individuals on our app, on our stages or rocking our gear. We want you to be fully immersed in the ways of our God and King so that your life reflects Him too.

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At Hope for Youth, our mission is to create lasting, positive change in the lives of young people, through the transformative power of Christ. Through mentorship, education, and community engagement, we empower youth to overcome challenges and unlock their full potential in Him.

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InterVarsity Christian Fellowship serves students and faculty at more than 700 university campuses nationwide, including the University of Houston, Rice, Texas Southern and Houston Baptist.

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Jericho Road Renewal is a community serving Southeast Houston through supportive housing for marginalized men and women, the development of leaders, and the creation of partnerships that strengthen the fabric of our neighborhood.

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Square Inch Houston is a non-profit organization rooted in Houston's historic Third Ward neighborhood that seeks social and spiritual renewal for the community through the development of leaders within the Third Ward. The Scholarship for Academics, Leadership and Transformation (SALT) program is a year long discipleship, leadership formation, and community engagement program that offers students at Texas Southern University an opportunity to be mentored and invested in by local community leaders in the Greater Third Ward.

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