The Nino companies are committed to giving back and helping to enrich these communities through volunteerism and financial support. Each year our company invites YES graduates to intern with us prior to attending a university as well as for the summers during their undergraduate term.

Teach for America
Teach for America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. Since inception, 17,000 individuals have participated in Teach for America, impacting the lives of more than 2.5 million Houston students. Gloria Nino, President, serves on the Houston Advisory Board for Teach for America.

YES College Prep
YES is a free, open-enrollment public school system that serves low-income minority students in 6th-12th grade. Founded in 1998, the charter mandates that students must be accepted to a four-year college in order to receive their high school diploma. YES is the only school in greater Houston to make Newsweek¡¯s list of the top 100 public schools in America in 2005 and 2006. Frank Monacelli, Vice President, former Board Member.

Houston Furniture Bank
The Furniture Bank collects and distributes furniture and home furnishings free of charge to people in need. The mission of the Furniture Bank is to” furnish hope and make empty houses homes” for Houston’s needy families in order to make the road to independent living more manageable and the likelihood of success more probable. Currently, The Furniture Bank has 50 different partner agencies.

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency — a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.

Houston Greeters
Houston Greeters offers you a unique insight into Houston through the eyes and hearts of our residents. Local volunteers act as hosts for two-to-four hour visits to the destination or for the activity of your choice. Whether you want to learn more about the city’s architecture, visit a museum, attend an Astros game, experience Houston’s nightlife or take a neighborhood stroll, we have a host for you! Our volunteers are not just passionate about Houston; they are also passionate about your interest.