Support Local Houston Businesses
Whether you're looking for a job, starting a business, or trying to get your finances on track, Houston offers a wide range of resources to help you move forward with confidence.
Need help right now? Use the quick guide below to take your next step.
If you're out of work, behind on bills, or feeling financial pressure, you're not alone—and there are resources available to help.
If you need immediate support:
If you're looking for work:
Taking action today, even a small step, can start to shift your situation.
Need a job? → Visit Workforce Solutions
Starting a business? → Get help from U.S. Small Business Administration
Need financial help? → Start with United Way
Trying to improve your finances? → Explore resources from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Houston’s primary workforce development organization offering job search assistance, training programs, and career services.
Website: https://www.wrksolutions.com/
State agency providing unemployment benefits, job training, and employment resources.
Website: https://www.twc.texas.gov/
Official Texas job-matching platform connecting job seekers with employers statewide.
Website: https://www.workintexas.com/
One of the largest job search engines with thousands of listings in Houston.
Website: https://www.indeed.com/
Professional job board and networking platform for career opportunities.
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/
Offers free job training, career services, and employment placement programs.
Website: https://www.goodwillhouston.org/
Provides loans, grants, counseling, and resources for starting or growing a business.
Website: https://www.sba.gov/
Free mentoring and workshops from experienced business professionals.
Website: https://www.score.org/houston
Offers no-cost business consulting, training, and support for entrepreneurs.
Website: https://www.sbdc.uh.edu/
Supports small and minority-owned businesses with certifications, training, and contracting opportunities.
Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/obo/
Step-by-step guide to starting, registering, and operating a business in Houston.
Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/business/
Provides financial coaching, tax preparation assistance, and connections to essential services.
Website: https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/
Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and other assistance programs.
Website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services
Educational tools and resources for budgeting, credit, debt, and financial planning.
Website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
Offers financial education, tax assistance, and economic support programs for Houston residents.
Website: https://www.bakerripley.org/
Provides credit counseling, homebuyer education, and financial literacy programs.
Website: https://www.creditcoalition.org/
Start with Workforce Solutions, WorkInTexas, Indeed, and LinkedIn Jobs for the most up-to-date listings.
You can apply through the Texas Workforce Commission website.
Yes, organizations like Workforce Solutions and Goodwill Houston offer free or low-cost training programs.
Resources like the SBA, SCORE Houston, and the Houston SBDC provide free mentoring and guidance.
Organizations like United Way, BakerRipley, and the Credit Coalition offer financial coaching and assistance programs.
You can apply for benefits like SNAP, Medicaid, and other aid through Texas Health & Human Services.