CFCCM Foundation
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About CCM Foundation
A student’s artwork can travel far beyond the classroom. Through its Clutch City Art Project, CCM Foundation invites Houston Independent School District middle and high school students to create art about health themes, then displays selected work in public spaces while providing scholarships, cash, and prizes. Since 2015, more than 3,500 pieces have been submitted, with student artwork receiving more than 7,500,000 estimated views.
CCM Foundation uses student-created public art to open conversations about HIV and other health issues. The work reaches people through banners, calendars, billboards, street displays, and other public venues, while giving participating students a chance to receive scholarships, cash, and prizes.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Clutch City Art Project
An annual art contest in which Houston Independent School District middle and high school students create artwork around health themes, including World AIDS Day. Selected artwork is displayed on banners, calendars, street exhibits, and other public venues.
PSA Campaign
CCM Foundation's original public service announcement campaign, started in 2006 and expanded over subsequent years.
STD Free 365
A CCM Foundation health awareness campaign focused on sexually transmitted disease awareness.
Chad "Pimp C" Butler Health & Wellness Festival
A community health event covering HIV and STD awareness, testing, sleep apnea, and other health issues.
Well Woman Extravaganza
A collaborative community event focused on breast and cervical cancer awareness, annual exams, early cancer detection, and HIV/STD awareness.
World AIDS Day activities
Annual awareness and remembrance activities associated with World AIDS Day on December 1.
Houston Splash
An urban LGBT community event that includes HIV/STD awareness activities and serves African-American and Latino LGBT men and women.
About this work
Mission
CCM Foundation raises awareness of HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, cancer, and other health issues through public education, community outreach, testing awareness, and youth art campaigns.
Who they serve
Houston-area communities, including Houston Independent School District middle and high school students, women receiving breast and cervical cancer awareness information, and African-American and Latino LGBT men and women.
Their impact
- More than 7,500,000 estimated views of Clutch City Art Project student artwork through billboards, calendars, street displays, exhibits, social media, websites, conferences, and postcards.
- More than 3,500 pieces of artwork have been submitted by Houston Independent School District middle and high school students to the Clutch City Art Project.
- Through 2022, participating students had won more than $30,000 in scholarships, cash, and prizes.
- Thirty students were selected as finalists for the 2025 Clutch City Art Project.
How your donation helps
- Funding the Clutch City Art Project and its annual campaigns.
- Supporting public health awareness artwork, displays, and related community outreach campaigns.
Grant support
$50,000 from 1 funder · through 2022 (IRS 990 records).
- HOUSTON HEALTH FOUNDATION — $50,000 (2022)HEALTH EQUITY
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Supporting Organizations grant awards received in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
In the media
- National Association of County and City Health Officials, "EHE Superstars: Using Art to Improve Youth HIV Awareness in Houston," featuring CCM Foundation's use of art in youth HIV awareness.
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do students participate in the Clutch City Art Project?
Houston Independent School District middle and high school students submit artwork based on a designated health-related theme, currently World AIDS Day. Selected artwork is reproduced for public display, and students may receive scholarships, cash, or prizes.
Where is Clutch City Art Project artwork displayed?
The artwork has appeared on banners, calendars, billboards, street displays, exhibits, social media, websites, conferences, and postcards. It has also been displayed at locations including the Mission Bend METRO Transit Center.
What health topics are addressed through CCM Foundation events?
CCM Foundation events address HIV and STD awareness and testing, breast and cervical cancer awareness, early cancer detection, annual exams, and sleep apnea.
When is the Well Woman Extravaganza held?
The Well Woman Extravaganza is held every October on the University of Houston main campus.
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