We are the most diverse city in the U.S. We belong to each other.
FIND THE GOOD. PUT IT IN MOTION. ADD YOUR VOICE.
Together in 2026, we are turning compassion into shared momentum!
Upcoming Programs and happenings 1st Quarter 2026
Random Acts of Kindness Day, Feb 17
Random Acts of Kindness Day, dedicated to promoting kindness and making a difference in the lives of others through small acts of kindness, is celebrated on February 17th each year.
We curated a selection of resources from the various activities offered by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, a collection of kindness quotes, to a guided loving-kindness meditation and our own expansive list of free kindness activities for yourself and others.
March Meditate & Connect:
Date: Wednesday, March 18 | 12-12:30 PM.
Led by Farida Meguid, The Jung Center/Mind Body Spirit Institute
Registration closes on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 PM.
Meditate & Connect - A Monthly Pause for Reflection and Community
Our long‑running Meditate & Connect series returns in 2026 with a refreshed rotating‑partner format. Each month, a different community leader or organization will guide a simple, 30‑minute session designed to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect.
This renewed model reflects our theme—Find the Good. Put It in Motion. Add Your Voice.—inviting every facilitator and participant to contribute to the collective good we’re cultivating together.
Meditate & Connect - Guided by diverse voices. Rooted in shared presence. All are welcome, whether you join every month or drop in when you can.
Save the Date: Our Annual Luncheon in May
Bright news for spring — our annual luncheon is set for May, with Karen Walrond as our featured speaker. Save the date and stay tuned for more!
“You don't focus on doing the right thing because of the results that may follow. You focus on doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do.” - Karen Walrond
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.
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?
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.”