The mission of the Houston Peace and Justice Center is to enhance the work of institutions and organizations in the Houston area that promote non-violence, human rights, and economic, social, and environmental justice. The Center encourages their networking and collaboration. It facilitates their pooling of existing resources and acquisition of new resources to achieve specific goals. It offers itself as a vehicle for educational outreach to the general public and as a sponsor of events that build community among Houston's peace and justice activists.