Project Mammogram—a nonprofit that provides free breast cancer screenings to uninsured and underinsured patients—is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, said Brooke Baugh, director of development and programs for the Northeast Hospital Authority and Northeast Hospital Foundation, the organizations behind Project Mammogram.

The backstory: In 2001, Project Mammogram was founded by the Northeast Hospital Foundation with $5,000 in starting funds from the Kingwood Women’s Club, as previously reported by Community Impact. The organization offers services, including:

• 3D screening mammograms

• Diagnostic mammograms

• Ultrasounds

• Biopsies

• Follow-up treatments, as needed

The impact: Joyce White, a nurse and Kingwood Women's club member, was instrumental in the creation of Project Mammogram, according to the organization's website.

Project Mammogram serves residents in 26 ZIP codes in parts of Harris, Montgomery and Liberty counties, as previously reported. Over the last 25 years, Project Mammogram has provided services to more than 13,000 people.

• Memorial Hermann Northeast Cancer Center, 18960 N. Memorial Drive, Humble

Check out what's happening in New Caney, Porter from July 15-19. 

Henna workshop: Henna Love and the R.B. Tullis Library will be partnering to hold a Henna workshop. The event is geared toward attendees ages 13-17.

• July 16, 2-3 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 21569 Hwy. 59, New Caney

• July 18, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• $44.99 (water park admission)
• 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney

• July 18, 2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 23435 FM 1314, Ste. B-6, Porter

The Montgomery County Food Bank recently added five new board of directors, according to a July 8 news release. 

The details: The new directors are:

• James Anderson, general manager at H-E-B
• Mark Linabury, president and CEO of the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
• David Vinson, superintendent of Conroe ISD
• Mary Anne Whitney, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Waste Connections
• Kaylea Williams, division associate and labor relations manager at Kroger

Officials with Common Bond celebrated a June 29 opening of their new location at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, according to a June 29 news release.

The details: The new Common Bond location combines the brand's to-go concept with its bistro and bakery options to offer both on-the-go and dine-in options, per the release.

Items on the eatery's menu include:

• Sandwiches
• Pastries
• Salads
• Cakes
• Cookies
• Drip coffee and lattes
• Iced refreshers and energy drinks

• Opened June 29
• 7800 Airport Blvd., Houston

The YMCA of Greater Houston is launching the 22nd year of Operation Backpack, an initiative aimed at providing school-aged children with necessary school supplies.

The big picture: Serving roughly 30,000 community members across the Houston area, the annual backpack collecting and distribution event is kicking off ahead of the 2026-27 school year, YMCA officials announced in a July 10 news release. In order to participate, individuals can drop off new, unused backpacks at any of the 14 locations in the Greater Houston area through August 1.

In their words: "Every child deserves to walk into the classroom feeling prepared and excited to learn," Stephen Ives, president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Houston, said. "With YMCA Operation Backpack, our goal is to remove barriers that stand in the way of a child's success, so every student has the opportunity to connect and thrive. We’re grateful for the volunteers, donors and community partners whose generosity makes this effort possible.”