Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s nonprofit, the Pete & Thomas Foundation, generously donated $35,000 toward the renovation of Finnigan Youth Education Town (YET) in Harris County Precinct One. Over 50 volunteers, including members of Megan Thee Stallion’s "hotties" group, joined forces to revamp the Fifth Ward community center.

“I want to personally thank Megan Thee Stallion and her foundation for the generous support that will help us advance our mission to provide every child with activities and experiences that nurture their body and mind, foster healthy behaviors, and help them develop essential life skills,” Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis said. “In particular, I’m extremely thankful for her contributions to improvements to the Literacy Room, which includes new banned books and space for meditation. As the right to read is under attack in Texas, which includes banning books and eliminating libraries in HISD, kids need safe spaces and robust access to literature.”

“. . . Harris County Precinct One invests in and champions causes Megan Thee Stallion is in solidarity with – from pointed programming at our community centers for children and seniors to implementing alternative responses to policing and investing millions in reducing maternal mortality rates that disproportionately affect Black women,” the proclamation reads. “We salute her unwavering love for the people of Houston and Harris County and mirror that deep commitment and investment.”

The YET and Lincoln Community Center cater to over 5,000 individuals annually, offering free, year-round enrichment programs for underserved communities. Renovations to the Literacy Room, Technology and Computer Lab, and Fine Arts Studio aim to address literacy loss, provide modern technology access, and foster artistic expression.

Commissioner Ellis highlighted the holistic approach of Precinct One's programs, which seek to mitigate learning gaps and promote overall well-being in underserved communities like the Fifth Ward.