Black United Fund of Texas takes on environmental issues

Black United Fund of Texas takes on environmental issues

For nearly 40 years, the Black United Fund of Texas (BUFTX) has worked to improve Houstonians’ lives in innumerable ways, all under the banner of helping people help themselves. Recently, the group has taken on the challenge of improving environmental realities in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens.Environmental challengesMarcus Glenn, BUFTX’s program developer, said the organization’s environmental focus began in 2020 as reports surfaced about…

Black United Fund of Texas Takes on Environmental Issues

By Aswad Walker For nearly 40 years, the Black United Fund of Texas (BUFTX) has worked to improve Houstonians’ lives in innumerable ways, all under the banner of helping people help themselves.  Recently, the group has taken on the challenge of improving environmental realities in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens. Environmental Challenges Marcus Glenn, BUFTX’s program developer, said the organization’s environmental focus began in 2020 as rep…