Media and Celebrations
G5 Collective Selects The HUB Houston For 2024 Service Project
MARCH 21, 2024 — HOUSTON, TX — G5 Collective, a Houston-based, service-oriented, artist collective co-founded in 2020 by University of Houston MFA graduates Liz Gates and Doug Welsh, has selected The HUB Houston as the focus of its 2024 community service efforts. The HUB Houston, located in Spring Branch, is a non-residential educational organization serving neurodiverse teenagers and young adults. G5’s year-long mentoring commitment will culminate in a HUB artists’ group exhibition. G5 Collective is seeking venue suggestions for the exhibition from the Greater Houston art community. [See Full Press Release]
ABC 13 Story on Aspire Accessories
"Earning a paycheck is something that a lot of the parents didn't think their children would ever be capable of doing," said Hazen. "They reap the rewards of their hard work. All the money from our sales, it goes directly back into the program. It pays for the teachers and our space and for the products that we make. Through supporting Aspire, you're providing meaningful work for these deserving individuals." Full Story here.
Denise Hazen, 50 Most Influential Women
Houston Woman Magazine
Denise Hazen, Founder of Aspire Accessories, was honored as one of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women by Houston Woman Magazine in March, 2023. Each honoree was nominated for the “50 Women” list by a reader of Houston Woman Magazine and then selected by the publication staff. According to Beverly Denver, publisher of the magazine, “Those selected as Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2022-23 have earned an enviable reputation for their expertise in a particular field or arena. They are knowledgeable, credible, and trustworthy. The thoughts and actions of these women influence the thoughts and actions of others. We are pleased to introduce these remarkable women to our readers and others in our community.”
Colleen Russo, Unsung Hero
Discovery Green & KPRC
Discovery Green Conservancy, in partnership with KPRC, shines a light on unsung heroes in our community. Houstonians nominate individuals who contribute to life in our community, but don’t receive the recognition they deserve. Colleen “Coach” Russo was one of five unsung heroes celebrated in 2021.
The HUB Featured on Eyewitness News
Colleen Russo, Classroom Champ
Kroger & Houston Dynamo
Kroger and Houston Dynamo are recognizing and rewarding outstanding educators in Houston for the second year in a row. Our very own Coach Russo was selected from hundreds of nominees as one of the top 5 educators in Houston in 2020! She was honored at a media event on October 5th and recognized before the game on Sunday, October 16th. Over 75 Hubsters attended the game in support of Coach! Congratulations, Coach Russo, for this well-deserved and exciting honor!
Colleen Russo, Nominate a Star Contest
Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center
Colleen Russo was among five members of the Houston community to win the Nominate a Star contest in the fall of 2020: “During this time of challenge and change, Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center was looking for local stars who’ve gone above and beyond for the community. These game-changers could be on the front lines, in healthcare, organizing community events, finding creative solutions to problems, teaching in social distance or leading the fight against inequality. We wanted to celebrate the stars who are helping our communities be safer, more inclusive and all together better for all of us – just like the arts!” Read full article here.
The HUB Houston, 100 Fastest Growing Companies
Houston Business Journal
in 2020 The HUB Houston was listed among the fastest growing companies in the Houston region, and Colleen Russo was profiled as one of the city’s leading innovators.
Esther Aviles, Clinical Trial Volunteer
Profiled in USA Today
HUB high school teacher Esther Aviles was among the early volunteers in clinical trials to test potential COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccine developers have already shown basic safety, with no severe reactions in early trials. And they've shown their candidate vaccines trigger the kind of immune response they want to see. Read full article here.