Tom Geddie -- Executive Director

214-841-9200

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic, Arts

Agency Profile:

Based on its belief in the healing and nourishing powers of the arts, A.R.T.S. for People reaches more than 5,000 people a month in retirement homes, schools, shelters, and other community agencies. The arts provide emotional, social, cultural, and cognitive benefits. We present more than 330 programs a month using music and dance therapists, musicians, visual artists, storytellers, and other arts programs. We work with contract and volunteer therapists and artists, and with students interested in nonprofit management and in communication and related management fields.

Melissa LaPrelle -- Museum Manager

(214) 428-0101

Issues Addressed:

Arts

Agency Profile:

The Age of Steam Railroad Museum exhibits one of the finest collections of rail passenger equipment in the nation. Far from just a static collection of old trains, this museum takes visitors back to the golden age of travel by rail. Luxurious 1920s era Pullman cars, an elegant dining car, and plush lounge cars await museum-goers along with "Big Boy" - the world’s largest steam locomotive. Special events include "Dinner in the Diner" and "Take the Night Train." Educational programs focus on the social, cultural and technical aspects of railroading between 1900 and 1950. All aboard!

Mr. Dana Kennedy Hartney --

Volunteer Coordinator

(214) 521-5191 ext. 32

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

AIDS Arms, Inc. Assists individuals in accessing the health care, resources and support necessary to successfully manage the challenges of living with HIV/AIDS.

Our goal is to help clients become as self-sufficient and informed as possible so they are better able to make competent decisions affecting their lives as they learn to live successfully with HIV. Working closely with clients, community collaboration and utilizing compassionate and effective case management is vital in helping that goal become a reality.

Client Support Services/ Volunteer Support - serves clients whose present HIV health status and overall life issues are relatively stable. Staff and committed volunteers offer mentoring, emotional social support, and information and referral to needed services.

Mary Marshall -- Director of Volunteers/Development Associate

(214) 943-4444 ext. 202

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic, Disabilities, Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

AIDS Interfaith Network, Inc. is a non-profit, community based organization whose programs provide the practical, spiritual and emotional needs of all persons living with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends and caregivers.

Sandi Hansen -- Executive Director

(214) 780-9600

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

We work with other charitable organizations, Corporations and AAI volunteers to collect medical supplies, first aid kits, school supplies, clothing, blankets, toys, and medicine, which we personally hand deliver to refugee camps, orphanages, clinics, and schools.

Karen Johnstone -- Special Projects Coordinator

214-540-2404

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Mission Statement

The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter, provides support and assistance to persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders; and to their families and other caregivers. The Chapter encourages and supports research into the causes, improved diagnosis, prevention and cure for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

Esther O'Grady -- Volunteer Coordinator

(214) 678-4368

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We also provide emergency communication services for service members and their families. In addition to these services, the Dallas Area Chapter provides Safety services such as CPR & First Aid Instruction and Aquatics instruction. We also have a number of programs that target youth and encourage them to volunteer through our Youth Services. Our Nursing department provides blood pressure screening and health information at health fairs. Volunteer opportunities are always available in every department. Employment opportunities are also available.

Homero Perez -- Outreach Specialist

(214) 880-7059

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Social Justice, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

AmeriCorps is a national service program, often referred to as the Domestic Peace Corps. It is designed to meet the needs of low-economic communities. The program accomplishes this by placing AmeriCorps members into communities across the Nation to focus on technology initiatives, economic development, innovating literacy programs, renovating houses, and strengthening educational systems, the list continues. In exchange for a year of service, full-time AmeriCorps members earn a living allowance around $600-800 per month, healthcare and an education award of $4,725 to finance college, graduate school or repay student loans. AmeriCorps is the best way to improve yourself in one year!

To learn how to get hands-on experience, improve your resume, support positive growth in the community, contact Homero Perez at 214-880-7059 or email hperez@cns.gov, Additionally you can call 1-800-942-2677 or

Apply on-line

Http://www.americorps.org/

Alan Flewitt -- Executive Director

972-458-0700

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Angel Flight South Central is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit Texas corporation dedicated to the free air transportation of medical patients, family members, blood, and organs for those who cannot access such transportation by ordinary commercial means. Our sole purpose is to serve the community by sharing a unique service for which there is often no substitute. Patients and traveling companions are referred and certified by social workers, case workers, physicians, and ministers.

Leslie Thetford -- Chair/ Board of Directors

972.548.7898

Issues Addressed:

Disabilities

Agency Profile:

Angel League affirms as its mission the commitment to provide within resources available, athletic programs and recreational services that meet the need for mental and physical handicap children nation wide.

Janine Townes -- Education Services Director

(214) 634-9810

Issues Addressed:

Disabilities

Agency Profile:

The Arc of Dallas offers support to individuals with disabilities and their families. We offer a wide variety of services, including parent and professional education, minority outreach, information and referral services, and client continuing education. The Arc is dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities as well as help them achieve independence.

Roselle Williams -- Co-Program Director & Volunteer Coordinator

214-630-1667

Issues Addressed:

Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Attitudes & Attire is a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting personal growth for disadvantaged women by helping them build self-esteem, work ethics, and confidence in the workplace.

What we do:

*Offer workshops that expand the traditional job training curriculum to include positive self-image, personal worth, effective communication skills, and consistent work ethics.

*Provide image consulting to help clients select professional clothing and accessories for the workplace from the Attitudes & Attire Boutique

Who we serve:

We serve economically disadvantaged women who are striving to gain self-sufficiency and succeed in life.

How you can get involved:

* Guest Speaker - Share your personal success story and your professional expertise with clients in the workshop.

* Image Consultant - Help clients select workplace appropriate outfits and accessories from the Attitudes & Attire Boutique

* Boutique Assistant - Help our boutique coordinator sort and stock clothes or arrange displays in the Attitudes & Attire Boutique.

* Donate Clothing & Accessories - We welcome new or gently used suites, separates, purses, scarves, and jewelry.

Cassandra Sylvester -- Human Resource Manager

972-644-2076 ext. 1100

Issues Addressed:

Disabilities

Agency Profile:

The Autism Treatment Centers, Inc. were established in Dallas, Texas in June of 1976 to provide services for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. In 1978, the Center opened a second program in San Antonio. In 1992, the Dallas program expanded services to include individuals who are deaf-blind, multi-handicapped, known as D-B Support Services. The Centers offer an array of services allowing for choices in living options, educational plans, and vocational opportunities. All services are delivered within the community and are focused on integration and maximizing independence.

Each person entering the program follows an individualized, comprehensive learning program. A team consisting of administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, various specialists, and the individual receiving the services designs these programs. This holistic approach enhances the opportunity for consistency in teaching strategies and achievement to include one or all of these components: educational, vocational, and/or residential. In each of these areas, services are delivered year around in small group settings maintaining a structured environment with on-going assessments, enhanced with parent training.

Mina Martin -- Volunteer Services and Guest Relations Coordinator

972-487-5520

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Founded as Christian ministry of healing, Baylor Health Care System exists to serve all people through exemplary health care, education, research and community service. Baylor Medical Center at Garland in Garland, Texas, a not-for-profit hospital, provides health care services to the residents of Garland, the ninth largest city in Texas and home to more than 200,000 residents. The 235-bed community medical center, which joined Baylor Health Care System in 1991, offers comprehensive medical and surgical services ranging from 24-hour emergency care to cardiovascular surgery.

Sheridan Alford -- Program Manager

713-525-8496

Issues Addressed:

Disabilities

Agency Profile:

Best Buddies is a non-profit organization working to enhance the lives of people with mental retardation. The Colleges program is one of our six programs, which pairs college student volunteers with adults with mental retardation in one-to-one friendships. Together, these buddy pairs commitment to one academic year of weekly contact and twice monthly activities, with the overall goal of forming a mutually enriching friendship.

Best Buddies has been a very active organization on the SMU campus in the past and we are looking for a student volunteer who can direct the organization and get it re-established on the campus and in the Dallas community this semester.

Beth Sabella -- Community Development Manager

(972) 866-9989

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic, Disabilities

Agency Profile:

Bethphage serves and advocates for people with disabilities so that they may achieve their full potential. We listen, support, and assist the children and adults we serve to realize their goals and achieve their dreams. Volunteer opportunities vary and include, but are not limited to, Bethphage Buddies (similar to Big Brother/Big Sister or Best Buddies), penpals, sharing a talent (music, cooking, exercise, arts and crafts etc), hosting birthday parties or holiday parties, driving older clients to stores/appointments/church/activities, helping out with projects such as landscaping, painting, simple maintenance. Hours and locations vary as the volunteer's interests/schedule allows.

Carolyn Jordan -- Director of Volunteer Services

(214) 821-2950 ext. 712

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas helps young people of all backgrounds, with special concern for those from disadvantaged circumstances, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Youth ages six through eighteen, regardless of race, religion or national origin. Our ten clubs have more than 8000 youth who attend. The types of programs offered are: The Arts, Sports Fitness And Recreation, Health and Life Skills, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills. These services are offered through a network of facilities and by a trained and dedicated staff seeking to maintain Club environments which enhance character and self-esteem.

Becca Phillips -- Volunteer Coordinator/Development Associate

214-559-3946 ext. 162

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

The Mission of Bryan's House is to respond to the needs of children and families who are impacted by HIV/AIDS by providing medically-managed child care, adolescent programming and community-based, family-centered support services. We offer the following programs and services to over 610 children annually; by providing medically-managed daytime and overnight care; on-site nursing, social work services, child development, play therapy, support groups, good distribution, emergency financial assistance, adopt-a-child for back-to-school, adopt-a-family for the holidays, Camp Kuumbo and adolescent programming.

Sha' Tonya Polk -- Computer Lab Coordinator

(214) 467-1966 ext. 235

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Calumet Commuinty Center is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide educational, recreational, and support services to residents of the West Oak Cliff regardless of race, color, or ethnicity.

Brad Saxman -- Assistant Camp Director

(972) 484-8900

Issues Addressed:

Disabilities

Agency Profile:

Camp Summit is a residential camp for children, youth and adults with disabilities. We concentrate on our campers abilities, not their disabilities.

Martha Doleshal -- Executive Director

(214) 391-8266

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Aging

Agency Profile:

Caring Services of Southeast Dallas values older adults and is committed to help them remain in their own homes with dignity and independence for as long as practical. This includes in-home assistance with the tasks of daily living and volunteer transportation to doctor appointments for the frail as well as meaningful volunteer opportunities for the able. Our programs are intergenerational with the young helping those who are older and those who are older helping the very young.

Sister JT Dwyer -- Assistant Administrator

(214) 941-8596

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger, Social Justice

Agency Profile:

We serve individual/families living in 6 zip codes in NW Oak Cliff by providing emergency food and financial help with basic utilities/rent/mortgage for families in a temporary emergency.

Jenny Virgo -- Volunteer Coordinator

2148218644 ext. 107

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Central Dallas Ministries began as a small food pantry in 1988 and has been positively impacting lives ever since. At Central Dallas Ministries we serve out of a deep faith in God and a strong belief in the ability of people to transform their own lives. We provide basic services, like food, healthcare, and legal representation, as well as education, mentoring, pre-employment training, and spiritual growth opportunities. Our goal is to assist people in taking control of their lives, and to challenge individuals to impact communities for the better.

Community Health Services is the health arm of our organization. We have several clinics, where we care for the medically underserved. These individuals confront both medical and non-medical barriers that prevent them from getting healthy. We offer low-cost care, helping people manage chronic illness, providing preventative services, responding to their acute needs, and assisting them in accessing services at other agencies.

Lisa F Hall -- Volunteer Coordinator

214.351.3490 ext. 3513

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

A community based mental health provider of services designed to nurture children, strengthen families, and empower individuals. Through its main location and 5 strategically located satellites, CFGC served over 9,700 individuals

Susan Drake -- Rainbow Room Manager

(214) 583-4013

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Community Partners mission is to safeguard and protect our community's abused and neglected children by providing resources to the caseworkers of Dallas County Child Protective Services. We have several different programs where interns and volunteers are needed. We have a position for a back-to-school coordinator. This person will be in charge of collecting and distributing school supplies to all of the children of child protective services during an 8 week internship. We also have an internship position in our Foster Friends program. This intern will make presentations, recruit and manage volunteers, and learn how Child Protective Services works. We also have volunteer positions in several other areas.

Jean Wiebusch -- Development Director

972 264-0604

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Children First is a non-profit agency dedicated to the prevention and recovery from abuse, neglect, and victimization through education, support and counseling to children and adults.

Jennifer Langston -- Volunteer Coordinator

9722194341

Issues Addressed:

Aging, Health Care/Therapeutic, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Christian Community Action, CCA is a nondenominational 501 (c)3 faith-based organization providing social services to poor families regardless of their religious beliefs. CCA was established in 1973 in Lewisville, Texas and today provides services to over 3,400 families a year living in 31 communities in CCA'S fiscal year.

CCA'S programs include, but are not limited to a Food Pantry & Warehouse, Family Financial Assistance Program, CCA Adult Health Care Center, Medicine Access Program, Housing program, Vocational Assessment and Career Planning, Typing, Computer, and Vocational Training, Life Skills Training (ESL classes, parenting, budgeting, etc.), Family Mentoring, Chaplain, Kids Eat Free Summer Lunch & Reading Program, Children's Weekly Reading Program, Back To School, Christmas Toy Program, Senior Program, Christmas for the Elderly.

CCA'S MISSION STATEMENT: Christian Community Action is an organization of Christians ministering to the poor in obedience to the mandate of Jesus Christ. The ministry provides an ever-responsive range of services, which alleviate physical suffering, brings hope to the oppressed and changes human lives.

Leigh Anne Hope -- Volunteer Department

214-827-0955 ext. 229

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

CIS helps at-risk youth (PreK-12th) succeed in school and in life. We provide comprehensive academic support and social services. CIS brings community resources in to the schools so that students don't have to feel disconnected from caring adults and people who care.

Volunteers are used to help provide individualized attention and academic support to the student through tutoring and mentoring.

Marcy Ann Yanus -- Volunteer Director

972-560-3891

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Homelessness/Hunger, Arts

Agency Profile:

The Community Services YMCA is a human care organization with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Our programs focus on children and families in low-income areas. Some of our programs include a homeless shelter for abused or runaway teens, tutoring for elementary school students, teen parenting programs, after-school child care, summer and day camps, special events and more!

We use volunteers in various formats for each of our programs and would love to have you help us make a difference in the life of a child. Donate your time, talent and treasure- Volunteer!

Deborah Sexton -- Editor

214-855-1511

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Unite runners of every level of ability and interest
Promote good health and training ideas
Encourage participation in running events throughout Texas and across the nation
Organize and sponsor loc

Jeanne Warren -- Volunteer Coordinator

214 - 560-2511 ext. 406

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

Purpose Of CCS: To offer an effective and accessible continuum of care for the homeless and at risk of our community.

Hours of Operation: 8:30 - 12:00 a.m. Mon. thru Thurs.

Volunteer Opportunities: Intake Intern

Lorrie Anderson -- Manager, Volunteer Services

214-327-8263 ext. 117

Issues Addressed:

Environmental Issues

Agency Profile:

The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden's mission is to build and maintain a public garden and arboretum which will promote the art, enjoyment and knowledge of horticulture while providing opportunities for education and research.

Phillip J. Beaver (PJ) -- Director of Volunteer Services

214-944-1941

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Dallas Can! Academy helps at-risk youth break the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and dependence on public assistance through a unique educational model. With a holistic approach that is concerned with the students' lives beyond their academic needs, Dallas Can! has changed the live of over 15,000 Dallas area youth.

Dallas Can! Academy's mission is:

- To empower young, disadvantaged youth and their families to break the long-term cycle of failure, poverty, hopelessness and economic dependency through education and training;

-To serve the community as a premier provider of personalized, comprehensive and compassionate services, based on traditional values and designed to empower 'at-risk' youth and their families;

-To accomplish this mission through accelerated education, counseling, positive affirmation, motivation, life-skills development, self-esteem building and vocational readiness in a loving and caring environment.

Stacy Abram -- Volunteer recruiter

214-827-9603 ext. 245

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Health Care/Therapeutic, Social Justice

Agency Profile:

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA Volunteers) are trained to speak up for the best interest of abused and neglected children in court. CASA Volunteers are appointed by a judge to review records, research information and talk with everyone involved in a child's case. They make recommendations as to what is best for the child and monitor the case, making sure the child remains safe, until a permanent resolution is reached. There is no special experience required, just a loving, caring, heart, willing to help a child find their way.

Ashley Lewis -- Program Coordinator

2148212522

Issues Addressed:

Arts

Agency Profile:

A hip place in the heart of the urban loft scene north of Deep Ellum in the Wilson Historic District, The Dallas Center for Contemporary Art spotlights smart art by emerging Texas talents. Over twelve challenging exhibitions yearly feature theme shows reflecting the cultural diversity of the community and includes sculpture presentations in the landscaped garden. Other programs to engage and educate fresh minds include studio art classes, seminars, movies about artists and resource room for artists. The Dallas Center for Contemporary Art is free and open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 5pm.

Juanette Benson -- Volunteer Coordinator

(214) 860_4487

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Dallas Challenge Truancy and Class C Enforcement Center is a truancy program for clients age 10-17 that seeks to prevent any further progression into the juvenile justice system.

Denise Mullins -- Mentor Program Coordinator

(214) 698-5501

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

The Dallas County Juvenile Department Volunteer Services Program has the mission of helping to reduce juvenile recidivism by providing positive adult role models for juveniles within the Dallas County Juvenile System..

Linda Pelon -- Executive Director

(214) 381-9324

Issues Addressed:

Environmental Issues

Agency Profile:

The Dallas Historic Tree Coalition is a local citizen's group advocating protection and preservation of irreplaceable trees in urban landscapes. We work with individuals and organizations throughout the Metroplex to promote wise and responsible stewardship of urban forest resources. Our goal is to help foster creative solutions to the problems that arise when nature is threatened by urban expansion and development. We support the concept of sustainable communities through responsible and balanced growth.

Rosemary Morice -- Community Relations

972-925-3922

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Public education - K-12th grades

Celeste Sauls -- Volunteer Coordinator

2144213466 ext. 211

Issues Addressed:

Animals, Environmental Issues, Arts

Agency Profile:

The mission of the Dallas Museum of Natural History is to further an understanding and appreciation of the natural world through collection-based research, education and exhibition programs; to further in particular an understanding of the biological diversity and natural history of Texas; and to preserve the collections for the enlightenment and enjoyment of future generations.

The Dallas Museum of Natural History is the only collections-based, research-driven public natural history museum in the region. With working archaeologists and paleontologists on staff, the museum not only repackages and interprets scientific knowledge but actively expands its frontiers.

Since its founding in 1936, the Museum has played a significant role in documenting, describing and showcasing Texas' vast natural diversity. The current collection of over 280,000 specimens includes the world's largest exhibition of Texas wildlife habitats, and the first mounted Texas dinosaur in Texas.

Through its educational and research programs, the Museum has attracted a dedicated core of the Dallas community's naturalists, geologists, paleontologists and anthropologists, as well as 1,800 Museum members. Annually the Museum receives hundreds of thousands of visitors, including some 40,000 schoolchildren participating in the Museum's formal educational programs.

Dee Johnson -- Volunteer Coordinator

214.670.1789

Issues Addressed:

Arts

Agency Profile:

The Mission of the Dallas Public Library is to link resources and customers to enhance lives. The Library is committed to inform, entertain, enrich, and to foster the self-learning process by facilitating access to its collections, services, and facilities to all members of the community. All service efforts will focus on customer expectations and needs.

The Library will make available a broad spectrum of ideas reflecting diverse points of view and will provide collections that reflect the need and diversity of the community it serves.

The Library will honor its public trust by assuring maximum use of public resources. Furthermore, the Library will stimulate the awareness and use of libraries to promote individual enlightenment, community enrichment, and economic vitality throughout the city.

Lisa Holland -- Director of Education and Community Programs

2142523916

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Arts

Agency Profile:

Dallas Theater Center, under the leadership of Artistic Director Richard Hamburger and Managing Director Edith H. Love, is committed to supporting the work of the most exciting, daring and uncompromising theater artists as well as serving its richly diverse community through the many special programs it offers. The critically acclaimed DTC is the largest theater in North Texas with over 80,000 audience members attending its mainstage season. Established in 1959, DTC performs in two dynamic spaces, the newly renovated 500-seat Kalita Humphreys Theater designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and the 700-seat Arts District Theater, a flexible space designed by Eugene Lee. Focusing on fresh reinterpretations of classics and on the exploration of innovative new plays, DTC presents a wide array of work that attempts to push the boundaries of conventional theatrical form and language.

Karen Bower Robinson -- Education Coordinator

214-953-1184

Issues Addressed:

Environmental Issues, Arts

Agency Profile:

The Dallas Trees and Parks Foundation is dedicated to the "greening" of the Greater Dallas area through preservation, beautification and expansion of parks and other public natural green spaces in Dallas County and the surrounding area, and through the beautification of public streets, boulevards, trails, and rights of way through tree-planting projects and through education programs focusing on the importance of building and protecting the "urban forest today" as a legacy for future generations.

Carolyn Ennis/ Val Armstrong -- Assistant Manager/ Librarian

214-670-6445

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Arts

Agency Profile:

Dallas West Library is the largest branch in the Dallas Public Library system. In addition to materials, services provided include free GED, ESL and computer technology classes.

The residents of West Dallas are primarily African American and Latino, with each group representing approximately 50% of the community. There is also a small Asian community in the area. The functional illiteracy rate is at 70%, the teenage pregnancy rate is at 35% and the high school dropout rate is about 30% (1990 figures).

Businesses consist mainly of industrial plants which focus on petroleum, steel and commercial recycling. Alead smelter and a cement plant were also once major employers in the area.

Sherri Reneau -- Director of Volunteer Services

214-943-2771 ext. 341

Issues Addressed:

Animals, Environmental Issues

Agency Profile:

Would you like to help care for a kangaroo? Do you enjoy teaching others about nature and preserving biological diversity? Do you want to get involved in wildlife conservation? Volunteering at the Dallas Zoo and The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park enables you to get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of zoos and aquariums while making a contribution to our mission of conservation, education and science. Volunteers are valued members of the Zoo and Aquarium team who assist in spreading our conservation message, educating visitors of all ages and helping to care for our plant and animal collections. Volunteers also assist with special events and other projects.

Roxanna Hannan -- Volunteer Coordinator

214-824-2448

Issues Addressed:

Environmental Issues

Agency Profile:

BACKGROUND on EarthFest:

The DFW Green Alliance will host its annual fundraising event, whose theme this year is “Care for the Air…RECYCLE”, the State of Texas’ initiative for clean air and recycling. Last year’s event was extremely successful with 27 nonprofits, 30 businesses and almost 2,000 people attending, despite gusty winds heralding "Be Green Change One Habit" theme. Arrival by DART Rail Station, bicycle, hiking, solar – electric - fuel cell - hybrid vehicles was recommended.

MISSION of the Alliance: As a grassroots citizen's environmental advocacy group, our mission is as follows: 1) to serve as an eco-resource and action center, 2) to encourage effective and economical solutions for community environmental problems and 3) to bridge the gap between neighborhood grassroots and our local governmental agencies on community eco-action issues that affect family health and well-being.

A. Celeste Sauls -- Director of Volunteer Services

(214) 827-7100 ext 23

Issues Addressed:

Animals, Health Care/Therapeutic, Disabilities

Agency Profile:

Equest is an accredited, nationally recognized nonprofit program which: provides equine-assisted therapy and rehabilitation for children and adults with physical, mental, emotional and learning disabilities.

Pam Rothschild -- Volunteer Coordinator

214-823-4500

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

MISSION STATEMENT Family Gateway, in cooperation with the religious community, private sector and governmental entities, provides comprehensive services to children whose families are in crisis: counseling, temporary housing, job search and placement assistance, transitional living apartments and community transition services. The program offers training and counseling which are intended to restore dignity, stability and self-sufficiency to the family unit. All programs and environments are designed to create an atmosphere of emotional, social and economic empowerment.

Ann R. Miller -- Associate Director

214-691-7223

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

The Family Studies Center is a nonprofit agency whose mission is: To address human problems through a systemic approach, emphasizing service to the community, children and their families, training professionals in systemic therapies, and research designed to increase the effectiveness of treatment. The founder, W. Robert Beavers, M.D., has been treating, training and improving treatment methods for children and their families since 1960. His research is known throughout the world, and his family assessment methods are translated into seven languages and practiced in fourteen countries.

Joshua Sutherlun -- Director of Firehouse Ministries

214-823-9623

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

The Firehouse Ministries is a Monday through Thursday after school tutorial program, done in conjunction with Lakewood United Methodist Church and the East Dallas Cooperative Parish. We have 12 2nd and 3rd graders on Monday and Wednesday and 12 4th and 5th graders on Tuesday and Thursday. We are looking for volunteer tutors to come in each week, from 2:30 to 5:45 so that we can giv each kid the most attention possible. We strive to provide a hand up for each inner city children in the program, so that they might learn at the same capacity as other students their age. We provide a snack, fellowship, individual and group tutoring, and fun and games.

Steve Tompkins -- President

(972) 622-7283

Issues Addressed:

Environmental Issues

Agency Profile:

For the love of the lake is an enthusiastic group of volunteers which meet every second Saturday every month at the Casa Lenda Plaza office and dispersed to clean White rock lake.

Allison Morrow -- Volunteer Services Coordinator

(940) 387-5131

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Health Care/Therapeutic, Gender Issues

Agency Profile:

Since 1980, Friends of the Family has been to helping those affected by relationship violence and/or sexual assault. Ages of clients range from childhood to retired people.

Frankie Wilford -- Volunteer Coordinator

(972) 731-6244

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Frisco's Future was founded by volunteers in 1994 to address the needs of families in crisis. As Frico's only non-profit social services agency, we serve approximately 600 people each month.

Valerie Powell -- Community Liaison

(972) 749-8000

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

George W. Truett Elementary serves 1300 children in East Dallas in a facility originally designed for 600. 85% of our children qualify for free or reduced lunches under the federal poverty guidelines.

Shannon Elms -- Visitor Information Center Manager

817-410-3538

Issues Addressed:

Arts

Agency Profile:

The purpose of the bureau is to promote and market the city of Grapevine's hotels, meeting facilities, visitor and historic attractions, events, dining, wineries and retail businesses to the individual leisure, tour group and the group meeting markets.

Miriam Nisenbaum -- Executive Director

214-689-5955

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Social Justice

Agency Profile:

HOPE provides supplemental educational activities in schools to enhance the valuing and appreciation of diversity in our community. HOPE also provides cultural events that promote diversity.

Debbie Mormon -- External Affairs Associate

214-634-8704 ext. 479

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Please use same one as last fall. thanks

Jayna Wallach -- Volunteer Coordinator

214.750.7637

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Heart House is a free afterschool program dedicated to providing a safe haven and academic support to low-income children and encouraging them to become good citizens.

Alysha McCuistion -- Volunteer Coordinator

(214) 526-8721 ext 244

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Hope Cottage Pregnancy and Adoption Center is Dallas' oldest non-sectarian, non-profit pregnancy and adoption center.

Scott Barrow -- Director of Family Programs

2146966077 ext. 3

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Aging, Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Housing Services of Texas, HST is a 501(c)3 non-profit social service agency. HST was started in 1997 to provide specialized services to residents living in affordable, low-income housing developments. The organizations two primary focuses are residents and their families and resident senior citizens. HST employs on site professional staff, recruits and trains dedicated volunteers and contracts with local specialized service providers to provide the programs to the residents. Some of the services provided by HST include:

After school programs, Summer youth programs, Computer education programs, Adult education programs, Social and recreational activities, Senior citizen activities, Senior exercise programs and Senior social and recreational activities.

Jay Sabatucci -- Director of Operations

214-372-9999

Issues Addressed:

Animals

Agency Profile:

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is committed to ending pet overpopulation by making affordable sterilization surgery for dogs and cats accessible to the general public through our Spay-Neuter Clinic and Animal Wellness Center in Dallas, Texas. Our clinic will provide high-quality, low-cost services to more than 9,000 dogs and cats this year.

Yulya Bushnell -- Human Resources Generalist

972-599-7722 ext. 121

Issues Addressed:

Disabilities

Agency Profile:

To provide family-centered early intervention services to children birth to three years of age with developmental delays and their families who reside in the Plano Independent School District as well as Denton and Wise Counties. Services are provided in settings that facilitate the optimal development of the child.

Sherri Ansley -- Director of Development

2148277220 ext. 11

Issues Addressed:

Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Interfaith Housing Coalition is a Section 501 (c)(3) provider of three-month transitional housing, combined with educational and accountable programming in employment, budgeting, parenting, and living skills for Dallas area homeless families. Utilizing a holistic approach to attack the root causes of homelessness, Interfaith Housing Coalition empowers its residents to obtain full-time, permanent employment, rebuild their lives and family's, and sustain long term self-sufficiency.

Objectives

Interfaith's overall program centers on (1) rebuilding self-esteem while (2) holding one accountable to self- designed goals. Underlying structures of employment, budgeting, parenting, and living skills reinforce this developing self-image as families are encouraged and guided to meet objectives in their areas of specialized need. It is an approach that works: Interfaith residents exit the program with confidence, housing, savings, and practical skills. Since Interfaith's inception, 70% of the Interfaith residents have successfully completed the program. All Interfaith's graduates obtain employment. Approximately two out of three Interfaith graduates are able to sustain long term self-sufficiency.

Teddie Story -- Coordinator of Volunteers

9727219181 ext. 202

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

Irving Cares provides emergency assistance to Irving residents who are striving toward self-sufficiency. Programs include Food Pantry, Financial Assistance, Jobs Desk, Mom Link, Counseling, Limited Transportation, and Information and Referral. Hours are