About us
StellaNova Foundation is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide funding and support for organizations providing mental health care, treatment and recovery to Houstonians and their families. Founded in 2020 and under the leadership of Executive Director Doug Harris, the Foundation’s beneficiaries to date include the following charitable, philanthropic, and humanitarian groups: Healthcare for the Homeless – Houston, Guitars 4 Vets, The Purple Heart Project, AHEPA Service Dogs for Warriors and the Montrose Center, among others. The Foundation and its mission are funded by donations from the public and private sector, as well as the proceeds of special events staged for that purpose. Learn more at StellaNovaFoundation.org.
A message from Doug Harris
Executive Director, StellaNova Foundation
Since we last spoke, the StellaNova Foundation has staged three Wild At Art fundraising events, an Estate of Grace Sale, had a presence at the Houston Home + Garden Show, and launched our Operation: Stars, Stripes, and Strings initiative to assist the veteran community. Most recently we held Psychedelic Psunday: A Tribute to the Sixties Brunch and we are excited about the upcoming Houston Art Weeks.
You may recall from previous conversations that I am looking to give back to my community, in a way that will provide real help to those in need. My professional and personal endeavors have made me aware of the connection between mental health issues and many of the social conflicts and financial uncertainties faced by Houstonians and I have seen firsthand the often-disastrous results when remedies for these challenges are neither sought nor provided.
Is there anyone among us who hasn’t witnessed a friend, a family member, a neighbor, or a business associate experiencing a mental health issue or episode? Depression, addiction, domestic violence, even self-harm?
Since this journey began, I have been introduced to a variety of care, treatment, and diagnostic options available, including some which do not rely solely on long term medication. I am intrigued by the power of music, art, and other creative expressions to improve the lives of those who have been separated from the social and familial support most take for granted.
The StellaNova Foundation mission is to provide funding in support of responsible mental health care to those in our community in need of this relief.
Your attendance and participation in StellaNova Foundation events, in combination with donations throughout the year, fund our support of worthy organizations and mental health care providers.
See you upstream.
The StellaNova Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to Houstonians experiencing mental health issues who may not have access to, or resources for, care and treatment.