TCU YOU^TH Program Partners

Trinity-Brazos Area (TBA) of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
1000 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Phone: 817-831-4442
Websites: www.trinitybrazosarea.org and crossroads.texasref.com

Youth Mission: To encourage all to encounter God, explore Scripture, discover gifts for all types of ministry & deepen their  faith through fellowship, education and worship.

Overview: The TBA provides oversight for 57 congregations in north and central Texas and is the primary partner in the TCU Faith & Life program. Many of our TBA partner churches have served their Tarrant County area communities for more than 100 years. They are vested, and invested in their communities and provide trusted ways for us to penetrate the greater Tarrant County area with partner services. Through this partnership the TCU YOU^TH Program is working extensively with Crossroads Youth Ministry of Parker County, founded by Central Christian Church in Weatherford. Crossroads provides an environment where high risk youth who live in a chaotic family atmosphere can experience a healthy family community - home, church and school;  and learn and practice healthy life skills. 

Relationship with TCU: TCU has a historic covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ.) Our relationship with the TBA includes these shared roots and a significant number of area church leaders and ministers who are graduates of TCU and Brite Divinity School. This relationship has been further strengthened since 2004 with the TBA's partnership in Faith & Life @ TCU.

Mission: To ensure that all Tarrant County children & youth are the first priority in every decision and every action.

Overview: TCYC has been mobilizing the Tarrant County community for youth since 1981. By leading collaborative projects with other Tarrant County agencies they have helped address youth needs in problem areas including gang prevention, substance abuse, teen parenting, and child neglect and abuse. Their strength and experience in community collaborations will provide an anchor to help us build the effectiveness of all our TCU YOU^TH Program initiatives.

Volunteer Center of North Texas
3740 South University, Suite 101, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: 817-927-7172
Website: www.volunteernorthtexas.org

Mission: To strengthen the community and its nonprofit sector by promoting volunteerism, mobilizing people and leveraging resources.

Overview: The Volunteer Center of North Texas, established in 1971, has as its mission: To strengthen the community and its nonprofit sector by promoting volunteerism, mobilizing people and leveraging resources. They are committed to building services to provide greater impact in Tarrant County.

H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center (Helping Our Pupils Excel)
2020 South Collins, Arlington, TX 76010
Phone: 817-860-7757
Website: www.hopetutoring.com

Mission: To provide a safe and caring environment in which children and youth can learn and grow.

Overview: H.O.P.E. Tutoring (Helping Our Pupils Excel) started in 1996 as a Methodist church community outreach program. H.O.P.E. volunteers provide tutors the very low-income families throughout Arlington. In the 2005-06 school year 190 students from 59 schools were served with 4,370 hours of free tutoring. They also provide a Computer Camp where volunteers help disadvantaged youth build their own computer.

H.O.P.E. Farm, Inc
865 Atlanta Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: 817-228-9726
Website: www.hopefarminc.org

Mission: To provide at-risk boys an opportunity to know Jesus Christ and develop life skills consistent with Biblical truths.

Overview: H.O.P.E. Farm, inc. was founded by TCU basketball player, Gary Randle. H.O.P.E. Farm disciples inner-city boys and helps them acquire fundamental life skills. It gives them an opportunity to experience the benefits of a Christian environment, with respect, love and mutual concern. "Before entering H.O.P.E. Farm, most of these boys saw mediocrity as their ceiling. Now, it is their floor." -Gary Randle

United Community Centers
1200 E. Maddox Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 
Phone: 817-927-5556
Website: www.unitedcommunitycenters.org

Mission: To Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families and Enriching Communities.

Overview: For almost 100 years United Community Centers, has been providing life-changing services to families at three neighborhood centers in under-served, high-poverty areas of Fort Worth.  ACT III:  Awareness Changes Tomorrow program targets adolescents, ages 12-17, at risk for school drop-out.  ACT III helps youth achieve academic success, increase self-confidence, improve social competence in their families, and creates community awareness.  Activities at three sites in underserved neighborhoods focus on individual development, family empowerment, and community involvement.

Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc.
3612 W. Vickery Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107 
Phone: 817-732-9600
Website: www.yscfortworth.org

Mission: To assist in the development of youth sports programs aimed at helping the high-risk youth of Fort Worth break the cycle of poverty.

Overview: Working collaboratively with the Fort Worth City Parks and Community Services department the Youth Sports Council provides recreational league sports at no cost to low income, high-risk kids at 17 community centers located throughout Fort Worth. Volunteer coaches are selected and trained to provide programming focused on core values like respect, honesty, determination and pride. The Youth Sports Council seeks to build self-esteem, provide positive role models, and promote good individual habits such as staying in school, avoiding drug and alcohol abuse, and resisting gang involvement and other criminal activities.