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Dear Compassionate Houston Community and Friends,
Throughout this year, may we continue to cultivate compassion and clarity in all that we do. With strength, wisdom, and shared purpose, let’s work together to heal our communities and foster hope, peace, and genuine connection. Join us in our ongoing theme: "Exploring the Best in Ourselves and Each Other."
Thank you for walking this journey with us—and for helping make 2025 a year of meaningful impact.
charter for compassion 2.0
On November 12, the Charter for Compassion unveiled the Charter 2.0, a renewal of Karen Armstrong’s timeless vision, sixteen years after the original Charter for Compassion launched in 2009.
Rooted in the wisdom of global traditions and the African philosophy of Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — Charter for Compassion 2.0 invites us to move from belief to practice, from aspiration to embodiment.
To accompany this new framework, the Charter is introducing The Practical Guide to Compassion 2.0 — a living manual for individuals, communities, and organizations who wish to turn compassion into measurable, lasting change.
Charter for Compassion 2.0 is not a new document — it is a new movement. Click below to learn more about Charter 2.0 and the global launch, read the full text and download the Charter 2.0 Guidebook.
Meditate & Connect with Marci
Join us for “Home for the Holidays,” a 30-minute virtual self-care Circle designed to help you nurture your well-being during the busy holiday season. This program offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and listen to your own needs amidst the stress that often accompanies this time of year.
Through a blend of contemplative practices and guided group reflections, you'll connect with others while prioritizing your self-care. Take a break during your lunch hour to recharge and embrace the season with intention.
december Meditate & Connect
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 12-12:30 PM
Topic: Home for the Holidays
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM
You will receive your Zoom link at 8:00 AM on Tuesday morning.
Compassion Week is finally here—November 10-16!!
Compassionate Houston’s annual Compassion Week is just around the corner. This year marks a special milestone—our 10th anniversary of coming together for a full week of inspiration, dialogue, collaboration, and hands-on activities. What began as a simple idea has grown into a vibrant tradition, connecting hearts across Greater Houston and showcasing tangible examples of our city’s compassionate culture.
20 heart-centered events by partner organizations and network friends that invite you to connect, reflect, and take action, forming a rich toolkit for compassionate living. From multicultural dialogues to mindful movement, creative expressions to community service—each offering is a thread in Houston’s growing tapestry of compassionate care. Mark your calendar and register for the ones that speak to you.
For a full schedule and individual program pages, click on the button below. Let’s build a city where compassion is visible, practiced, and shared—one small act at a time, for big change.
Fall CIT in full swing…Registration is closed
Our Fall Compassionate Integrity Training course has officially begun—with a full house and a truly global gathering. For the first time, we welcome a group of ten educators and administrators from a private school in Pakistan, joining nine participants from across Greater Houston and Texas.
This richly diverse cohort includes individuals from faith communities, wellness and mindfulness practices, nonprofit and philanthropic circles, professional services, and creative industries. Though their paths vary, they share a common intention: to explore how to live courageously in alignment with one’s values, recognizing the shared humanity that unites us all.
Part 1: Cultivating personal compassion
Part 2: Strengthening interpersonal relationships
Part 3: Expanding compassion within communities and systems
Through 10 dynamic modules, we gain practical skills to foster meaningful change within ourself, our relationships to others and the world around you.
Sign the Charter for Compassion
Compassionate Houston was inspired by the Charter for Compassion. Its principles of treating others with respect; encouraging appreciation of cultural and religious diversity; and cultivating an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings were our aspirational foundation.
How can you get started, where do you find information, how do you stay connected so you can become one of our trailblazers?
Check out our “Compassion AT YOUR FINGERTIPS” page.
Grow With Us
Tell us how we can support you and collaborate to grow the compassionate culture of Houston through awareness, education, community, and service.
Throughout the year, we are launching programs, opportunities, and service projects that address Compassionate Houston’s main objectives. We want to connect most effectively with you and your needs. Please fill out our survey by clicking on the button “Individual Survey.”
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”