AliefVotes

Join us for our biggest event of the year: The 4th Annual District F and AliefVotes Youth Conference on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 AM to 2:30 PM at the Alief Neighborhood Center (Room 2005, Senior Room). REGISTER NOW! tinyurl.com/alief-2026

With over 150+ in attendance, prepare to meet new friends, speak with passionate organizations, and more. Free lunch, ice cream, raffles, and more—you don’t want to miss out! This event is open to all, including middle schoolers, families, seniors, and college students.

We will also be hearing from keynote speakers: Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, and Commissioner Dexter McCoy. Over 30 tabling organizations will be there.

Curious about AI and how to stay safe online? Join us for the AI Awareness & Online Safety Workshop hosted by AliefVotes in partnership with Harris County Universal Services!

Learn how to use AI safely and responsibly for school, work, and everyday life through interactive presentations led by Alief ISD students and AliefVotes Fellows. 💻📱

🗓 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Alief Neighborhood Center
11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
(Rooms 1511/1512)

Come learn, connect, and build your digital skills with the community! 🔐🌐

Join us for our biggest event of the year: The 4th Annual District F and AliefVotes Youth Conference on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 AM to 2:30 PM at the Alief Neighborhood Center (Room 2005, Senior Room). REGISTER NOW! tinyurl.com/alief-2026

With over 150+ in attendance, prepare to meet new friends, speak with passionate organizations, and more. Free lunch, ice cream, raffles, and more—you don’t want to miss out! This event is open to all, including middle schoolers, families, seniors, and college students.

We will also be hearing from keynote speakers: Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, and Commissioner Dexter McCoy. Over 20 tabling organizations will be there.

May is National AAPI Heritage Month 🌸

Alief Votes is proud to highlight organizations and resources uplifting Asian American and Pacific Islander voices, history, and advocacy.

💬 Organizations to know:
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ)
• Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS)
• National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA)

📚 Learn more:
• Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center – Learning Lab
• PBS Asian Americans Documentary Series
• Stop AAPI Hate

Let’s celebrate, learn, and stand together this month and beyond. ✊🏽✨

StopAAPIHate

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CALLING ALL ALIEF ISD HIGH SCHOOL, INTERMEDIATE & MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Show off your creativity and your voice in the AliefVotes Annual Art & Essay Contest (2025-2026)!
Answer one of our civic engagement prompts through art or a max 500-word essay-and compete for cash prizes

Deadline: MAY 1, 2026
Questions? Email
[email protected]

• Submit here: bit.ly/AV2526-Contest

Your ideas can shape Alief’s future-share your story and make your voice heard!

Learn more about AliefVotes at aliefvotes.com. You can also reach us at [email protected] or
832-209-6616. We always want to collaborate with the community, so let’s connect!

A Celebration of Community & Leadership! 🌟

Huge congratulations to Faith Marshall, Stephanie, and Josie for presenting at the Alief ISD Family U Conference! 🎉 A massive thank you to Director Terry and Elizabeth Sierra for the invite—it was incredible to see our community come together and celebrate youth leadership in action. So proud of these amazing leaders! 💙

AliefVotes and the Parris Foundation are hosting a FREE College Admissions Webinar for Alief students and families! Hear from admission professionals and a recent Alief ISD graduate accepted into Harvard, MIT, and more.

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Location: Virtual on Zoom

All you need is a phone, laptop, or tablet to join from anywhere. Please register to get the Zoom link. No registration = no link!

Register now: http://tinyurl.com/alief-college-webinar Drop a comment if you’re coming! Send to a student or parent who needs to see this.

Celebrating community investment right in the heart of Alief 🌳✨

Shoutout to Commissioner Briones, Alice Lee, Miracle Bui, and the entire team for making the Harris County Precinct 4 Pavilion Grant opening a success! Arthur Storey Park continues to be a space where our community comes together, grows, and thrives.