Houston/(CW39) The Second Chance East End Community Fair returns to Eastwood Park on Saturday, August 29th, bringing together housing providers, employers, mental‑health services, and community partners for Houstonians who need a fresh start. The fair is designed for people coming out of incarceration, addiction recovery, homelessness, or anyone struggling to access basic resources — and it aims to connect them with help quickly and directly.
What you need to know
- Event: Second Chance East End Community Fair
- Date: Saturday, August 29th
- Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
- Location: Eastwood Park, 5020 Harrisburg Blvd
- Who’s it for: Returning citizens, people in recovery, individuals experiencing homelessness, low-income families, and anyone seeking support
- Get involved: Become a vendor, volunteer, or community partner
- Contact: 832‑557‑1057
The heart behind the fair
The event is led by Celina Sengendo, Director of Proverbs Place Living, who works daily with people facing severe mental‑health challenges. Her organization provides housing, medical care, psychiatrists, supervised living, and case managers — services many residents don’t know are available.
“No one needs to be homeless. If you come, we’ll have something for you.”
Her mission inspired Caroline Minor to join the effort after seeing Sengendo’s work online…