Every action matters
Our projects are rooted in community and create real impact in health, environment, and quality of life.
At The Raíces Collaborative, we work hand-in-hand with communities to build a more just, healthy, and sustainable future.
Our projects center environmental justice, cultural resilience, and community empowerment across Texas and beyond.
Texas CCS Community Advocacy Coalition (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Texas
The Raices Collab manages the Texas CCS Community Advocacy Coalition, The Texas CCS Community Advocacy Coalition is a group of concerned citizens, organizations, and environmental advocates focused on raising awareness about the potential impacts of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Texas.
The coalition advocates for transparency, public safety, and environmental protection, urging that any CCS projects be carefully monitored and regulated to protect communities and natural resources.
Town Hall Series
Workshops Across Texas (July 2025):
- Harris County: 7/19 – BarkerRipley, Pasadena, TX
- Brazoria County: 7/19 – Freeport Library or Velasco Building
- Midland County: 7/19 – Second Story Co-Working
- Midland County: 7/19 – Second Story Co-Working
- Nueces County: 7/19 – Owen Hopkins Library, Corpus Christi
- Jefferson County: 7/16 – St. Martin’s Church, Cheek, TX
- Fort Bend County: 7/19 – Houston Community College, Missouri City
Casa Raices
by The Raices Collab
A home for culture, resources, and community
CASA RAÍCES is a community space in development—rooted in culture, surrounded by native gardens, and built with the care and creativity of local hands.
Designed as a hub for collective healing, learning, and celebration, CASA RAÍCES will offer workshops and resources on sustainability, wellness, and mutual aid.
More than just a building, it’s a living vision of what it means to nurture community, culture, and the environment in one space. Whether you’re here to rest, learn, or grow, CASA RAÍCES invites you to reconnect—with the land, with others, and with a shared purpose.
Location: Channelview, Texas | Partner: Channelview Middle School
Year: 2025 | Families Served: 6
Raices Community Gardens: Channelview native plant project
The Raíces Collab Project partnered with Channelview Middle School to launch a pilot native plant initiative in Channelview, TX. Working closely with educators, six middle school students and their families were selected to receive native garden installations completely free of charge.
This initiative does more than introduce sustainable landscaping; it fosters environmental education, cultural pride, and community connection. By planting native gardens in schools, public parks, and residential yards, we are creating spaces where science, art, and heritage meet.