GiveBetter x Houston

GiveBetter x Houston Research

Estimated $ / DALY in Houston. DALY is our one-year comparison unit. QALY-based health gains and income-welfare equivalents retain their original assumptions; they are not measured clinical DALYs.

Sorted by modeled cost, not recommendation strength. These are uncertain research estimates, not verified donation offers. Cost boundaries differ; see each report before comparing.

Our giving shortlist · What we learned across all reports

Organization$ per DALYAnnual budget
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarOne-to-one volunteer mentoring for children facing adversity$60K$13.3M
AVDASurvivor legal advocacy, trauma counseling and family safety$1.3M$3.8M
Crisis Intervention of HoustonCrisis stabilization and referral$1.5M$197K
Christ ClinicLow-income primary care and medication access$1.9M$2.0M
Air Alliance HoustonCommunity air monitoring and clean-air policy advocacy$2.1M$2.9M
Easter Seals Greater HoustonDisability therapy, early intervention and caregiver support$2.2M$28.9M
TOMAGWA HealthCare MinistriesCommunity medical, dental and related care$2.4MNot estimated
Bayou City WaterkeeperWater quality, sewage accountability and equitable flood protection$2.7M$867K
Healthcare for the Homeless - HoustonIntegrated primary, dental and behavioral care$3.7MNot estimated
The Lighthouse of HoustonLow-vision support, assistive technology and employment training$3.9M$7.1M
Houston Area Women's CenterSurvivor safety, trauma support and economic empowerment$4.2M$16.2M
Vecino Health CentersHouston family clinical access$4.7M$11.6M
Meals on Wheels Montgomery CountyHome-delivered nutrition, wellbeing checks and senior transportation$5.0M$4.6M
Santa Maria HostelWomen’s recovery treatment and support$5.4M$15.2M
San Jose ClinicUninsured multidisciplinary care$6.5M$12.4M
The Restoration TeamVolunteer home repair, accessibility and disaster recovery$6.8M$903K
Brighter BitesFresh produce and family nutrition education$8.9M$15.7M
Lone Star Legal AidCivil legal aid for housing, safety, benefits and economic security$9.0M$42.6M
Rebuilding Together HoustonHome safety repairs and extreme heat assistance$11.3M$4.0M
AccessHealthFort Bend and Waller integrated clinical access$12.6M$30.2M
Fort Bend Women's CenterSurvivor housing, trauma support and self-sufficiency$12.9M$14.4M
West Street RecoveryHome repair, disaster readiness and community recovery$15.8M$1.6M
Avenue 360 Health and WellnessHIV care and housing stability$23.1M$36.3M
The RoseBreast diagnosis and treatment navigation$23.8M$16.0M
DayaCulturally specific survivor safety, counseling and practical support$26.5M$1.7M
Allies in HopeSupportive housing and HIV care$35.1M$16.2M
Research progress

100/100 candidates screened · 26/25 initial reports · 11/10 in-depth reviews.

Which places count?

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX. We use the Census/OMB July 2023 metropolitan statistical area, including these counties:

  • Austin County, Texas
  • Brazoria County, Texas
  • Chambers County, Texas
  • Fort Bend County, Texas
  • Galveston County, Texas
  • Harris County, Texas
  • Liberty County, Texas
  • Montgomery County, Texas
  • San Jacinto County, Texas
  • Waller County, Texas

Official geographic definitions