Building Opportunity Together
MCC’s Place-Based Impact in Sharpstown & Gulfton
Since its founding in 2016, MCC has worked to reduce the barriers that challenge newcomers trying to build safe, healthy, productive, and financially stable lives in the United States. Our 360-degree approach includes community development projects, educational programs, and human services that reflect our four pillars of community wellbeing: Housing, Education, Health and Wellness, and Economic Vitality.
Development & Infrastructure
Connect Highstar Apartments
Connect Highstar Apartments is a place where affordable housing, economic opportunity, and community support come together—creating a walkable, mixed-income hub designed to help residents live, work, and thrive.
77 fully leased mixed-income apartments, ground floor retail space, and our industrial sewing textile lab in the heart of MCC’s Impact Zone
$34 million project developed using Low Income Housing Tax Credits on a site with walkable access to social service organizations, healthcare facilities, grocery stores, and schools. A resident assistance program provides referral and supportive services to tenants
Fabric Forge, our 9,000-square foot textile lab, offers employment in small batch manufacturing, sewing training programs, and free onsite childcare for workers and trainees. We employ production sewists to serve white label clients and train local women in industrial sewing
Five micro-retail spaces are available to residents to open and run entrepreneurial businesses. MCC’s Library of Things provides free access to household appliances, gardening tools, sports equipment, and recreational items that are beyond the reach of a family’s budget. Currently the Library houses over 100 items available for free.
Fabric Forge is MCC’s 9,000-square-foot textile lab designed to create pathways to economic stability through hands-on manufacturing and workforce development.
Employment & Manufacturing
Operates as a professional small-batch manufacturing facility, employing 15 production sewists and producing high-quality textile goods for 44 white-label clients.
Training & Workforce Development
Provides industrial sewing training that equips 42 local women with job-ready skills and prepares them for employment within Fabric Forge or the broader manufacturing industry.
Barrier-Free Participation
Offers free onsite childcare for workers and trainees, removing a critical barrier and enabling women to fully engage in training and employment opportunities.
Community & Economic Impact
Supports residents in building sustainable careers while strengthening the local economy through a dignified, community-centered model of production and growth.
Area Infrastructure Improvements
Secured over $18 million in federal funding to install new sidewalks and plant trees at Burnett Bayland Park
Co-designed $45 million redevelopment plan for neighborhood hub
Coordinated $3.4 million public works project to enhance safety and efficiency at three major intersections
Co-developed playground and sports field improvements at a local high school
Co-raised $6.2 million with KIPP for a multi-purpose cafegymatorium providing recreational programming, after-school support, and community space
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Connections Programs
Through trusted relationships and hands-on support, these programs strengthen communication, expand access to essential resources, and create meaningful pathways for education, health, and economic opportunity across our community.
The Translator Corps
A team of AmeriCorps members established to assist families with school, government, and community center communications in eight different languages. To date, translators have served over 500 students and 200 parents with dedicate classroom and community center translators on a monthly basis.
Community of Practice
Established to convene school leaders across 26 private, charter, and public schools in our impact zone
The Connectors Program
A team of AmeriCorps members established to help residents access resources in education, housing, health, and employment. Connectors also serve as intermediaries between MCC and the community and keep the lines of communication always open. To date, the program has supported 1,000 neighborhood clients.
Classes
Year-round classes in English as a Second Language, digital literacy, technology, entrepreneurship, career readiness, and home and industrial sewing that enable residents to pursue jobs and job training programs
Children's Summer Camps
Serve 200 students each summer with weekly field trips and enrichment activities
Community Walking Programs
Developed with Fit Houston to promote health, well-being, and community connections
