Connolly Coyle -- teacher / AVID tutors coordinator

214-773-8051

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

J.L. Long Middle School is located in the Lakewood/East Dallas area of the city.  We are beginning the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program which targets middle range students and puts them on target for college success.  Volunteers are needed Tuesdays and/or Thursdays to lead tutorial sessions.  These students are 12 - 15 years of age and always fun.  Tutor training provided.  Please come make a HUGE difference in the lives of some Dallas students.  All majors needed and welcome!

Pam Askew/Laura Farmer -- Case Manager/Administrative Assistant

214-426-6626

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

The mission of Jacob’s Ladder is to strengthen families in the Dallas community by offering adults educational and interpersonal skills necessary to climb the ladder toward self-sufficiency.

OUR SERVICES:

Systematic case-management for Welfare-To-Work, food stamp recipient, unemployed, working poor and low-income adults.

A life skills curriculum that presents life management strategies and skills.

Pre-employment training program to equip job seekers with skills to access and maintain employment

Trained volunteer/mentors, tutors and job coaches who will meet with participants for support; and to reinforce the life skills curriculum; GED preparation; assistance with work readiness skills and job retention.

Mentor support for individuals after they have enrolled in the program, and periodic tracking to determine client successes.

Various incentives and support services to enhance participant’s success.

Referral assistance

Vonna Lary -- Program Director

214-739-2523

Issues Addressed:

Disabilities

Agency Profile:

Joni and Friends, an international outreach to people affected by disability, was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic known worldwide as an author, motivational speaker, singer, and artist using a paint-brush in her mouth.  The organization educates, trains, and involves individual volunteers and churches in the lives of people affected by disability. The following programs are successful through the participation of many volunteers: Family Retreats, Wheels for the World, Special Delivery, and Training Workshops.  These programs are designed to provide practical and spiritual support for families and people faced with the challenges of a disability.

Cindy Wabner -- Volunteer Coordinator

2148270813  ext.  7106

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Aging, Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

The mission of Juliette Fowler Homes is to provide residential facilities, care and support for the benefit of needy children, youth, and elderly persons.  Juliette Fowler Homes' services include an intensive 24-hour residential treatment program for emotionally disturbed adolescents, an outpatient family counseling program for families and individuals of all ages, a 120-bed long-term care facility for the elderly, and a 144-unit apartment complex for low-income residents who are at least 62 years of age or adults in need of a barrier-free environment.  Sixty-four new apartments for seniors are now under construction and will be available for occupancy soon.

Janee Eatmon -- Executive Show Producer

(972) 407-1332

Issues Addressed:

Gender Issues

Agency Profile:

Just 4 Us African-American Women’s Expo is an opportunity for businesses to be involved in a dynamic community event bringing together all ages of African-American women in a powerful setting.

Jen Peterson -- Women's Staff

(214) 924 - 4847

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

K-Life is an inter-denominational Christian ministry of discipleship and fellowship for youth.  Through dynamic activities, K-life kids grow in their Christian faith and have crazy, clean fun in the process.  They learn that following Christ is exciting, and that they can count on friendship and support from leaders and peers who care.  K-Life works alongside churches and families in the Highland Park community to teach and encourage kids to be strong in the LORD in spite of all the negative pressures they face as teenagers.  K-life specifically works with 7-12th graders. We are always looking for volunteers who are deeply rooted in Jesus Christ, who desire to truly disciple kids, and who are willing to commit their time for that cause.  If you are interested in volunteering please give us a call.

Carie McGrath -- Volunteer Coordinator

2148242000  ext.  237

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

The mission of LIFT is to enhance lives and strengthen communities by raising the adult literacy rate in the Dallas Metroplex.

Jeannette Goodman -- Director

214-803-1482

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

The LBWDC offers educational opportunities to indigent clients who have given birth to low birth weight infants.  We provide babysitting during classes.  El Centro College offers ESL, Computer Training, Pre GED tutoring, and several other classes on site.  We also have Nutrition, Parenting, Counseling, guest speakers and field trips for our clients. Bus passes can be provided and limited van transportation is available.

Lorren Timberman -- Associate Director

214-768-4255

Issues Addressed:

Social Justice

Agency Profile:

The mission of the Center is to heighten ethical awareness throughout the SMU campus and in the greater Dallas community by recognizing, honoring, and modeling ethical behavior and providing moral reflection on contemporary issues. Events such as the Ethics Bowl, an intercollegiate debate, address justice issues.

Daryl D. Quarles -- Executive Manager

dquarle@mail.ci.dallas.tx.us

214-670-8355  

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is located about a half mile from the State Fair of Texas. We service low to moderate income individuals with assistance in utilities, food, health, and education.

Lisa Lombard -- Tour & Volunteer Coordinator

214-768-2727

Issues Addressed:

Arts

Agency Profile:

The Meadows Museum is committed to the advancement of knowledge adn understanding of art through the collection and interpretation of works of greatest aesthetic and historical importance, as exemplified by the founding collection of Spanish art. The museum is a resource of Southern Methodist University that serves a broad and international audience as well as the university community through meaningful exhibitions, publications, workshops, and other educational programs and encourages public participation through a broad-based membership.

Winifred Rutenbar -- Operations Officer

972-988-1840

Issues Addressed:

Environmental Issues, Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

MediSend/International is an apolitical, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization, which supplies American surplus medical supplies and equipment donated by hospitals, doctors, and private individuals to developing countries.  The organization was founded in 1990 by Dallas neurosurgeon, Dr. Martin Lazar.  Since 1990, over 350 tons of materials have been sent overseas to 66 countries.

It is estimated that 6.5 billion dollar of excess medical supplies are dumped in American landfills annually.  Thus, not only does MediSend/International provide medical relief to nations in need, but it positively impacts the environment through the recycling of medical supplies and equipment.

James Waghorne -- Volunteer recruiter

(214) 560-2511 ext. 407

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger, Social Justice, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance is a membership organization of community advocates for the homeless in the City of Dallas and Dallas County. It is a large coalition of agencies and institutions that work with the local homeless population.

Jenny Garland -- Community Resource Coordinator

972-285-3000

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Mesquite Social Services is a United Way partner agency.  We provide immediate short term assistance to those experiencing a financial crisis in the greater Mesquite community.  Our services include partial financial assistance with rent, mortgage and utilities. We also house a food pantry and and are a source for information and referral.

Resia Minshew -- Volunteer Coordinator

972-446-2100

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

Metrocrest Social Service Center is a short-term emergency assistance agency that serves families in the Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison and Coppell areas.  We provide rent assistance, utility assistance, food assistance and various other services.

Vanessa Gallegos -- Recruitment Coordinator

214.351.8150  ext.  8159

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) facilitates unrelated marrow and blood stem cell transplants for patients with life-threatening diseases, such as leukemia, who do not have matching donors in their families.

Albert J. Garry -- Executive Director

214-352-1334

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Homelessness/Hunger, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Networking For Life is a "people development organization" incorporated on 12-27-2000. The goal of the program is to provide assistance to low income youth by providing them with guidance and direction as they face their daily worries and concerns as they strive to live a meaningful life in their communities. Our intent is to serve all children with quality information and advice that will allow them to make decisions that will allow them to follow their own dreams. The agency will create a powerful ethical information sharing organization designed for life-long "Networking" for generations to come. The agency will provide positive role models through our mentoring program to assist the youths in their attempt to look to the future for acceptable lifestyles and economic advancement. The agency will host structured activities that will assist in promoting goal setting, academic achievement, self determination, networking, positive self image, personal empowerment, leadership, community services, and positive family involvement for the life of each child. We strongly promote and practice good family and community values.

Donna Clayton Wistl -- Volunteer Coordinator

972.276.0243  ext.  232

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic, Homelessness/Hunger, Gender Issues

Agency Profile:

New Beginning Center fosters an environment of safety, support, and respect for families affected by domestic violence through crisis intervention, counseling, shelter, education, advocacy, and diverse community partnerships.

Charles Goady or Deidra White -- Managing Local Ombudsman and AmeriCorps VISTA

817-695-9194 

Issues Addressed:

Aging

Agency Profile:

The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is a regional organization that plans and coordinates health support services and provides information about programs and benefits for residents of the 14 counties surrounding the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.  It is one of 28 area agencies on aging in Texas and is part of a national network created by the 1973 amendments to the Older Americans Act.

An ombudsman is a specially trained and certified volunteer who helps residents of Texas nursing facilities get quality care.  An ombudsman has the support of the Texas Department on Aging and various other state and local regulatory agencies to help resolve complaints and concerns.

Amy Fauss -- Events Manager/Volunteer Coordinator

214-330-1396  ext.  255

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

The North Texas Food Bank seeks to eliminate Hunger by distributing food and grocery products through a network of nonprofit organizations while providing education and increasing community awareness on issues of Hunger.

Rosa Niskanen -- Casework Manager

972-245-2500  

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Social Justice

Agency Profile:

Agency exists to aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Janel Holt -- Education Coordinator

(214)421-5141  ext.  115

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Arts

Agency Profile:

Old City Park, the Historical Village of Dallas, is dedicated to the history of Dallas and North Texas in 1861 and 1901.  Our aim is to provide unique and exciting educational and cultural experiences for children and adults alike.  We are a living history, hands on museum.

Edgar Michael Lee -- Executive Director

972-437-4393

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Social Justice

Agency Profile:

Operation Oasis is a Christian based, charitable, non-profit organization.  Operation Oasis has filed it's application for 501 (c) (3) designation.  The objective of Operation Oasis is to strengthen families in crises situations by providing legal assistance, professional counseling, residential housing, mentoring, and tutoring.  When necessary, services are provided free of charge.  The position being advertised is for a STUDENT ADVOCATE (SA).  The SA will work directly with the Executive Director of Oasis.  He/she will monitor court cases, be the direct link between the Executive Director, the contracted professional service personnel and the youth/client. The SA will be asked to also liaison with mentors and and tutors available through an affiliate church.   The SA position requires both field and office work.  All transportation and out of pocket costs will be reimbursed.

Sandra Bellamy -- Development Director

214-520-6268

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Our Friends' Place provides an important and unique service in Dallas County for one of the most needy and troubled client populations -- teenage girls and young women.  Through therapeutic residential care and teaching independent living skills, girls with histories of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and behavioral problems are able to experience a safe and stable homelike environment.  By providing this important community service, Our Friends' Place helps girls with serious problems get the care they need. This care, which they might not otherwise receive, teaches them how to rebuild their lives.  All programs are operated under the mission that "Our Friends Place is dedicated to providing a foundation for girls and young women to build from adversity by learning a self-reliant approach to their own development."

Carolyn Ann Morris -- Executive Director

(214) 426-2272

Issues Addressed:

Disabilities

Agency Profile:

Enhance the knowledge of parents with school-aged children. Ensure and encourage maximum involvement by parent(s) and the community.

Thelma R. Cantu -- Partnerships in Education Coordinator

972-273-6093

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Partnerships in Education exists to create links between community organizations and schools within the Irving school district.  With over 30,000 students to serve in a largely low-income, minority community the need for tutors, mentors and special event volunteers is ongoing.

Dana Ravelojaona -- Regional Recruiter

214 7675435  ext.  12

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Animals, Environmental Issues

Agency Profile:

Peace Corps is an international Development agency of the US Government. We have programs in the areas of Business, Environment, Agriculture, Education, Health, Community Development and Information Technology. All of our programs are overseas. We are working in about 70 different countries all over the world. Peace Corps is a 27 month service commitment. All travel to and from the countries of service is paid for by Peace Corps as well as all living expenses and medical while you are overseas. In order to qualify you must be an American Citizen at least the age of 18, have no dependents under the age of 18, and have a relevant skill to offer. Most programs require a college degree and demonstrated leadership experience. "It's the toughest job you'll ever love!"

Carol Patterson -- Caseworker

214-670-7322

Issues Addressed:

Aging

Agency Profile:

The City of Dallas Housing Department's People Helping People Program is a volunteer driven, minor exterior home repair program for elderly and/or disabled homeowners residing within the city limits of Dallas.

Volunteers provide much-needed labor to assist seniors or disabled homeowners with repairs they cannot accomplish due to physical and/or financial limitations.

The program operates year-round and requires a minimum of 15-20 volunteers per project.

Project include scraping and painting, minor repairs, demolishing small structures and yard clean-up.

People Helping People pays for all materials (paint, lumber, roll-off containers) while volunteers are asked to provide tools (hand or power) and equipment (ladders, mowers, etc.)

Last year, 53 organizations coordinated the efforts of over 4,000 volunteers to assist 206 families.  This equated to over $600,000 in funds leveraged by volunteers!

It will be one of the most rewarding experience of your life!

Beth Wolchansky -- Recruiter

(214) 373-7070

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Health Care/Therapeutic, Arts

Agency Profile:

Philanthropy Staffing is a partner with Philanthropy In Texas magazine. Philanthropy In Texas is a unique magazine that advances the interests of over 18,000 nonprofit Texas organizations by providing a forum that connects these charitable organizations with Texans of wealth and the inclination to give. The magazine features news on extraordinary philanthropists, important contributions, new ideas on nonprofit leadership and a "photo album" of charitable events, supported by advertising that promotes the mutual interests of the nonprofits and the companies that serve and support them. 

Philanthropy Staffing is committed to provide the Non-Profit Sector with the finest in top-quality services, delivered with a personalized approach. These valuable services include: 

Recruiting the right person, in the right place, at the right time

Skills Evaluation

Professional References

Consulting

Background Checks

We look at being of service to you and your organization from your side of the table. Therefore, we develop cost effective alternatives to satisfy your staffing needs on an ongoing basis. We invest time to understand your organization's needs before you invest your organization's money. 

Our goal is to be the best, not the biggest!

Ryan Pointer -- Patron Services Manager

972-424-7285

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Disabilities, Arts

Agency Profile:

Vision Statement

Entertain • Challenge • Inspire

The history and growth of Plano Repertory Theatre has paralleled the tremendous growth of the city of Plano. Since its inception as a small volunteer community theatre in 1975, PRT–through the vision and commitment to quality of its board, artists, and staff–has evolved into a highly respected professional arts organization presenting theatrical and educational opportunities that entertain, challenge and inspire. PRT has been recognized for artistic excellence by the Dallas Theatre League, the Dallas Theatre Critics Forum and The Dallas Morning News. Most recently the theatre 'swept' the Leon Rabin Awards (sponsored by the Dallas Theatre League) with 10 wins in acting, directing, costume, lighting, and set categories. Theatre is a magical experience which lifts the participant out of the mundane into an imaginary realm. Join us and rediscover the magic of live theatre!

Catherine Linden -- Program Director

214-528-5521

Issues Addressed:

Aging, Health Care/Therapeutic, Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

The mission of Prevent Blindness Texas is to prevent blindness, preserve sight and enhance and extend the quality of vision life.  We strive to achieve our by doing vision screening for children and adults, providing educational materials and presentations and offering free eye exams and glasses to those in need.

Sharon Lipshie -- Volunteer Coordinator

214-887-0726

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

Rainbow Days, Inc was founded in 1982 to provide children living in high-risk situations the skill they need to overcome adversity and stay drug-free. Children who participate in Rainbow Days award winning Curriculum Based Support Groups, are taught how to make healthy life choices that enable them to break the cycle of alcohol, drug and physical abuse. By being involved in a support group, children have the opportunity to talk about, and have validation of their feelings. They have the assurance that they are valued and important, and they have an increased feeling of safety - so critical in our current environment.  In addition to the support groups, RDI provides life enriching alternative activities for children living in shelters, affording even more opportunities to help them build a positive sense of self-worth.

Leisha Phipps -- Clinical Director

972-985-0951

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic, Gender Issues

Agency Profile:

RCCCC provides crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, advocacy/accompaniment to law/medical facilities and a 24-hour hotline to survivors of sexual assault.

Nancy Adrian -- Volunteer Coordinator

214-871-7668  

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Aging, Disabilities

Agency Profile:

This agency provides audio translations of print materials to individuals who have reading impairments.  The Recorded Books Program records textbooks and enrichment literature for students being home schooled as well as in public and private schools. Books are recorded for adults making specific requests.  NTRB is a radio reading service offering daily newspapers, popular periodicals and full-length books over a closed-circuit daily broadcasts.  To be accepted as a reader, a prospective volunteer must first go through an orientation and audition process.  Readers are accepted on the basis of the recording quality of the voice and their effectiveness in delivering many types of print materials. Readers are asked for two hours of service once a week, weekends included.

Deby Elliott -- Program Coordinator

214-893-9058

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Chapel Hills Presbyterian Church is starting it's second year of a learn to read program.  This Reading Enhancement Program is designed for  children in this community in grades 4 through 8, whose reading skills are below their age level.  Volunteers will work one-on-one with students once a week in a structured 1 1/2 hour session that includes reading, whole language exercises, computer or homework time and a snack time.  Although this program is part of Chapel Hills community service outreach, there is no religious or church teaching, nor will there be any cost to the student.

Classes are held at the church at 10210 Webb Chapel Rd. near Webb Chapel and Walnut Hill.  We ask volunteers to commit to meeting with their student once a week, and the program times are Monday or Wednesday, either 4-5:30, or 5:30-7:00.  Volunteers are required to have a criminal background check and go through a 2 hour orientation.

Anita Boeninger -- Match Grant Coordinator

214-821-4883

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger, Social Justice, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Refugee Services of Texas provides recently arrived refugees with the resources, referrals, and guidance needed to build successful lives in North Texas. With public and private sector support we continue to serve refugees from unstable and war-torn nations the world over. 

Lydia Miller -- Volunteer Coordinator

8178606752  ext.  119

Issues Addressed:

Animals, Environmental Issues

Agency Profile:

The mission of River Legacy Foundation is to preserve and enhance land along the Trinity River and its tributaries as an extraordinary recreational, educational and natural resource.  We have been a partner with the City of Arlington in the creation 1200 acres of park land along the Trinity River.

Evolving from our mission is the Living Science Center, which opened in July 1996.  Its purpose is to create and manage a system of educational opportunities for both youth and adults that provides for “hands on” interactive experiences with nature.  The Center offers a broad array of interactive exhibits that challenge inquirers of all ages to explore and discover.  We also offer a broad variety of nature-based programming for children and adults.

Ava Simpson -- Community Relations/Volunteer Coordinator

214-956-6238

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Homelessness/Hunger, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

The Salvation Army is people serving God and helping others.  We aim to help those from all walks of life without discrimination.

Our services in Dallas include homeless shelters, substance abuse programs, child care services, emergency financial assistance, job training, disaster relief,  after school athletic and tutoring programs, Christmas assistance, summer camps, spiritual guidance, and scholarship programs.

We depend on our community-service partners to help us. Whether our partners donate food, sort clothing, teach a class, distribute toys, serve the hungry, or read to a small child, they are touching and changing our community ... one life at a time.

Meredith Mabus -- Director of Special Projects and Volunteers

2144285555  ext.  342

Issues Addressed:

Arts

Agency Profile:

The Science Place exists to demystify science, make it accessible and understandable to children and adults, to promote the public understanding of science, and to educate and entertain using hands-on or participatory techniques.

Bea Knagg -- Volunteer Recruiter

2148235700  ext.  249

Issues Addressed:

Aging

Agency Profile:

Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas is a non-profit agency that works to cultivate the best quality of life for people over age 55 in the greater Dallas area.  Underneath the Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas umbrella, you'll find nine programs serving the very active retiree to the most frail elderly.  For over 40 years, we've been The Senior Source because we're a major community agency in Dallas exclusively serving older adults.

Janice S. Carter -- Director of Development

214/634-3431

Issues Addressed:

Disabilities

Agency Profile:

Sequoia, Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation that provides community-based Residential and Supported Home Living programs to developmentally disabled individuals and their families. These programs promote the dignity, personal development, independence, and community integration of these individuals.

Teresa Jackson -- Executive Director

972-285-5819

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Sharing Life Community Outreach provides services and programs to needy people in Mesquite and Southeast Dallas County.  This area is very under served with a high ratio of need.  Sharing Life offers:  food and non-food necessities, clothing, shoes, misc. household items, furniture, financial assistance for housing, utilities, child care and medication. We also offer educational opportunities through our computer training and GED classes. Also available is a 12 step recovery program called Rapha.  Sharing Life is a vendor for the PAN program through the USDA for senior citizens and parents of young children.  We offer special programs at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Back to School.

Pam Luddeke -- Volunteer Coordinator

9724450733

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

S.T.E.P.S. is a nonprofit prevention agency based in Irving.  We seek to improve the well-being of at-promise youth and their parents by providing quality, researched-based prevention programs and services.  These programs promote positive values, positive community involvement with and for youth, establish/enhance protective factors while simultaneously reducing risk factors associated with self-defeating behaviors such as truancy/dropout, youth violence, and substance abuse.  We are looking for students willing to work with diverse populations in low-income areas, willing to commit to at least eight weeks of once-weekly classes, and attend agency-sponsored orientations and trainings.  We are also looking for school-based mentors and individuals/groups willing to serve as coordinators for a community-based youth volunteer program.  Detailed information about available opportunities can be found at VolunteerMatch http://www.volunteermatch.org

Betty Cordell -- Program Director-Texas

214/946-0709

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

The Society of St. Andrew salvages food that would otherwise be wasted and donates it to agencies that feed the hungry.  This is accomplished by volunteers who distribute rejected truckloads of food or go directly into the field after the farmer's harvest is complete and gleans (picks up) the leftovers in the fields.

Tonya M. Allen -- Site Coordinator

214-565-9819

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

South Dallas Weed and Seed (SDWS)utilizes a multi-agency strategy to solve community problems by "weeding" out violent crime, gang activity, substance abuse and drug trafficking in the target area, and also "seeding" in social enhancements within a collaborative effort to revitalize the community.  Additionally, the Weed and Seed strategy coordinate efforts of building partnerships and linkages with Law Enforcement, City Departments, area community based programs and residents to maximize the impact of existing programs and resources.

     SDWS has three Safe Haven sites where programming is offered with multi services for all age groups.  The sites recieve technical assistance, volunteer recruitment and program building from the Weed and Seed Site Coordinator.

     Seven area community based programs have joined together with SDWS to build a Violence Free Zone Rountable with quality service delivery for youth, adults and senior citizens.  This effort seeks volunteers for its after-school academic enrichments, teenage mentoring/support/focus groups and 2002 summer camp.  Also, volunteers are needed to assist in facilitating computer literacy and a Book Club for youth, adults and senior citizens.

Billy Linson -- Program Director

(214) 630-4586

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Southwest Key Program is a non-profit agency serving at-risk youth with the goal of keeping kids out of institutions. Our mission is to advocate for children worldwide and to impact children, youth and their families by empowering them to succeed.

Sheila Miller -- Manager Volunteer Services

214.651.9611  ext.  123

Issues Addressed:

Animals

Agency Profile:

Animal Humane organization  Mission: To promote refuge, medical care, nourishment and an opportunity for a second chance for life to homeless animals; To protect animals from cruelty, neglect, carelessness and ignorance; To foster a public sentiment of humanity and gentleness toward animals; and To encourage and promote responsible pet ownership.

Comfort Brown -- Executive Director

(214) 421-2324

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

St. Anthony Community Center is a non-profit located in the heart of South Dallas near Fair Park and serves a population that is comprised predominately of low-income, working-class minority families with a disproportionate number of single parents.

Jenyce Gush -- Director of Volunteers

214-824-7020  

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

The Suicide and Crisis Center maintains a 24 hour crisis line for those who are in crisis, especially suicidal crisis and need to speak to someone anonymously.  We also provide information and referrals to agencies providing housing, transportation, intensive counseling, etc.

The agency has over 100 volunteers who work on the crisis line after a thirty hour training and followup supervision and observation.  We ask a commitment of 4 hours per week to work on the crisis line.  Students sometime use their experience as an internship.  Some late night hours are paid.

Kathy Forrester -- Volunteer Services Clerk

972.855.1606  

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Our mission is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment.

Erin Attfield -- Director of Recruitment Support

504.533.7774

Issues Addressed:

Social Justice

Agency Profile:

Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding and diverse college graduates who commit to teach two years in under-resourced urban and rural public schools, and become lifelong leaders in ensuring that all of our nation's children have an equal chance in life. Teach For America corps members earn starting teacher salaries and benefits.  Corps members are eligible for education awards, loan deferment and transitional financial aid.

Melissa Martin -- Volunteer Coordinator

214-428-7476  ext.  25

Issues Addressed:

Environmental Issues

Agency Profile:

The mission of the Texas Discovery Gardens is to have a positive impact on the future of Texas by teaching people effective ways to restore, conserve, and preserve nature in the urban environment through the use of native and adapted plants that illustrate the interrelationship of Butterflies, Bugs, and Botany.  We offer interdisciplinary hands-on science programming for school children, a wide variety of Garden tours and workshops for adults, and an annual live Butterfly Exhibit during the State Fair.  Because we are currently in the middle of a renovation project, our Gardens are free of charge (except for special events) and open Mondays-Fridays from 10am-5pm and Saturdays from 10am-4pm.  The building will reopen and we will begin charging again in April 2005.

Deann Badura -- Interim Executive Director

972-267-6145

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

The Texas NF Foundation is committed to meting the needs of people challenged with NF by providing care, comfort, support, information, education, funding and other resources for its treatment and eventual cure.

Meg Jones -- Special Projects Coordinator

214-559-7825

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic, neurological and learning disorders. There is no charge for any of the hospital's services.  Admission is open to Texas children.  Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children has been supported entirely by voluntary private donations since it's founding in 1921.  The Hospital has treated over 130,000 children in the past 80 years and currently has more than 13,000 active patients.

Vickie White -- Community Relations Coordinator

214-678-3628

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Social Justice

Agency Profile:

The Texas Youth Commission (TYC)is the juvenile correction agency for the State of Texas and is responsible for serving delinquent youth ages 10 through 21, who are committed to the states custody. All juveniles in the care, custody and control of TYC have been found delinquent and were committed to TYC by a juvenile court. 

Treatment programs are provided to all youth. The most recent treatment program is called "Resocialization", and addresses basic behavior in a TYC facility. Rewards and privileges are tied to a youths compliance with these expectations for behavior. 

The four cornerstones of the "Resocialization" program are correctional therapy, education, work, and discipline training. TYC volunteers have the opportunity to attend training in the "Resocialization" program, so they will be able to assist youth in mastering the various "Phases" of the program.

More intensive treatment is available for youth with identified special treatment needs. Specialized treatment if available for capital offenders, sex offenders, substance abusers, emotionally disturbed youth, and female offenders. 

TYC's aftercare, also known as parole, is designed to ensure that the progress made while in a TYC program will be maintained once a youth has been released to his/her home.

For more information visit our web site at www.tyc.state.tx.us.

Margaret Byrne -- Executive Director

214-369-0500  ext.  102

Issues Addressed:

Arts

Agency Profile:

Since 1965, The 500, Inc. has been a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Arts of Dallas. Most often recognized for generating more than $12,000,000 in funding for Arts programs, The 500, Inc. also promotes education, leadership development and advocacy. The 500, Inc. currently provides funding to 35 visual and performing Arts programs in Dallas County.

Teresa C. Wash -- Founder/Artistic Director

(972) 291-8001

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Arts

Agency Profile:

TeCo is a multi-cultural theater company that provides cultural and artistic opportunities to children and families who live in at-risk communities. The organization was formed in September of 1993 and is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. 

Patty Green -- Executive Director

214-372-7111

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

We are a community-based agency that provides pathways to success for inner city youth by strengthening the family and by providing education, social and personal enrichment programs. The Family Alliance provides after school tutoring to help each child succeed in school.

Cheryl Spofford -- Director of Volunteers

972-562-7375

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

The mission of the Samaritan Inn is to provide refuge for homeless individuals and families, primarily from Collin County, who desire self-suffiency and to provide temporary emergency shelter to families and individuals in crisis.  The Inn provides for all of the day to day needs of the individuals that reside at the Inn.  These provisions include three meals a day, laundry facilities, showers, and many other provisions.  The Inn currently has two professional case managers that work with the residents to determine a plan in order to transition the resident back into society.  We also have a staff of resident assistants to provide direct service and supervision of the residents during evening and overnight hours when the staff is not present.  Overall the Samaritan Inn is a place for the homeless to call home.

Hannah Sears -- Volunteer Coordinator

214-915-0861

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Gender Issues, Arts

Agency Profile:

The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future is America’s first comprehensive women’s history museum.  The Women’s Museum is a place where the lives, accomplishments and achievements of women are celebrated.  It is a place where people learn first-hand the varied uses of science and technology and their implications in our everyday lives. The museum chronicles the lives of more than 3,000 American women using state-of-the-art interactive exhibits to explore their contributions throughout American history, examine the similarities and differences among women’s lives across time.  The museum also provides educational and enrichment programs, group tours and school tours. We are also a conference center complete with the latest in audio visual, technological connections and catering to help make your events a success. Located safely in Historic Fair Park, with ample free parking available. The Women’s Museum challenges visitors to use the lives of the women chronicled in the exhibits as guideposts and mentors.  It is our hope that by exploring the contributions of these women, and so many others, by examining the similarities and differences among women’s lives across time, visitors will leave inspired, educated and committed to building brighter tomorrows.

Ida Escobedo -- Assistant Principal

(972) 261-2500

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

We are looking for some dedicated tutors to help our children learn the skills they need in math and reading so that may move ahead and be able to remain on grade level and more importantly gain in self- respect and confidence.

Sandra Benson -- Tutor/Volunteer Coordinator

214-744-5648

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

Trinity River Mission is a non-profit , volunteer driven organization

serving the needs of Hispanic children in West Dallas. Trinity River Mission provides literacy based educational programs, and provides academic guidance and enrichment to children in grades 1-12. In " Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Education " , Trinity River Mission increases educational opportunities in neighborhood communities of youth, children, and families seeking to develop their fullest human potential.

Leisha Phipps -- Clinical Director

972-985-0951

Issues Addressed:

Social Justice

Agency Profile:

The Turning Point (formerly Rape Crisis Center of Collin County) is a non-profit organization in Plano that serves all victims of sexual assault through education, counseling and advocacy.  All services are free and provided to those 12 years-old and up.  Volunteers go through a 45 hour training that is held 3 times a year (February, May and August) which prepares volunteers to provide crisis intervention through our 24-hour hotline.  Volunteers also accompany victims to the hospital after an assault to provide information and crisis intervention.  Internships are available to both undergraduate and graduate students.  Graduate students are required to keep a 2 semester commitment.

Dana Ravelojaona -- Regional Recruiter

2147675435  ext.  12

Issues Addressed:

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

Agency Profile:

Peace Corps is a U.S. Government international development agency that sends citizens to developing countries to work on grass-roots projects in agriculture, business, education, environment, health and community development. Since its creation in 1961, more than 162,000 Americans have served in 135 countries. 

Peace Corps is a two-year commitment. You will train for three months in your host country with other Peace Corps Volunteers. After intensive language, technical and cross-cultural training, you will begin your two years of service. Assignment to a country depends on your background and skills, and applicants are encouraged to be geographically flexible.

LaChelle Cunningham -- Director

214-841-1911

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

University Outreach Center-Dallas offers a variety of programs for students in grades 8 - 12.  These programs are available to students at no charge and are geared to facilitate their entry into college.  We offer SAT Preparation, Tutoring, Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshops, Math and Writing Workshops, Field Trips to colleges/universities, Personal Development Workshops, and a five-week summer enrichment program known as University Jumpstart.

Our center works with approximately 600 students on an annual basis throughout the Dallas area, and has a 93% success rate of Program Participants who matriculate at Texas institutions of higher education.

Meagan Mueller -- Director of Volunteer Services

214.358.5173

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic, Social Justice

Agency Profile:

Victims Outreach supports victims of crime and violence to survive, heal, and thrive.  We provide free professional counseling and advocacy services (including therapy with professional counselors and a 24 hour crisis line), navigation of the criminal justice system, and community education.

Julie Feltner -- Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice Program

214-689-0672 

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic, Homelessness/Hunger

Agency Profile:

For over sixty years, The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas has been on the leading edge of home care by serving the home health needs of our community.  Our mission is to provide quality care in the home of the ill, the hungry, the frail, the elderly, and the dying.

Lorrie Anderson -- Coordinator of Volunteers

2146317273  ext.  205

Issues Addressed:

Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

VistaCare Hospice provides both treatment of physical pain and symptoms of the terminally ill and also effective emotional, social and spiritual support for the patient and their loved ones.

Debbie Solis -- Volunteer Coordinator

214-631-7027

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Homelessness/Hunger, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Voice of Hope Ministries, Inc., founded in 1982 by Kathy Dudley, is a Christian community center founded on principles of self-help, spiritual enrichment and urban renewal. Voice of Hope Ministries exists to provide children living in the neighborhoods of West Dallas with strong character models, education support, life skills, and family support services needed to become productive Christian citizens.  Inner-city families are equipped with resources and skills needed to overcome and break the poverty cycle.  The ministry seeks to meet the needs by addressing the whole person- spiritual, physical and mental through training, exposure, emergency assistance, affirmation, counseling, networking and partnerships with other community agencies and mentoring.  

Voice of Hope offers programs for all ages, including year-round weekly Bible Clubs, After School Plus+ care and tutoring, Youth of Distinction, the VOH School of Technology, an intensive summer youth program, emergency assistance, job training, financial training for youth and adults, food, clothing, and rental assistance.

Millicent Boykin -- Agency Relations Coordinator

2148266767  ext.  243

Issues Addressed:

Al

Agency Profile:

The Volunteer of North Texas' mission is to strengthen the community and its nonprofit sector by promoting volunteerism, mobilizing people and leveraging resources.  The Volunteer Center, with offices in Dallas, Plano and Fort Worth, serves the North Texas area by connecting the community with volunteer opportunities at more than 1500 non-profit agencies.

Bill Bache -- Coordinator

214-692-9081

Issues Addressed:

Homelessness/Hunger, Social Justice, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

Volunteers In Mission is a national outreach ministry of the United Methodist Church that identifies projects and opportunities for individuals and teams to serve their brothers and sisters both globally and locally. The Dallas office publishes the Projects List for Teams monthly report of all projects in the USA and Mexico Border missions. Projects include: home building, medical/public health, homes for children, rescue missions, camps, feeding programs, tutoring, and many more social service opportunities. Projects are coded for age group, type of work, and contact information. The office advertises opportunities and responds to inquiries from the seventeen conferences in the South Central Jurisdiction and the general public. Opportunities for interns and volunteers are always available.

Maria Pintor -- Associate Development

214-742-6674  ext.  113

Issues Addressed:

Environmental Issues

Agency Profile:

Wesley-Rankin Community Center is a 100 years old!  Since 1902, WRCC has been serving the Dallas community with programs that provide support, education, and hope.   Wesley-Rankin is a non-profit organization established to meet the needs of the community.  Currently, the services are aimed in assisting multi-generational families in the geographic region of West Dallas.

Clayton Wright -- Employment Coordinator

(214) 821-6380  

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Homelessness/Hunger, Poverty/Housing

Agency Profile:

The Wilkinson Center began as an agency to alleviate hunger in the East Dallas community. In 1982, Reverend Clayton Lewis, pastor of Munger Place United Methodist Church, began serving families with food and clothing.

Jennifer Kile -- Manager of Communications & Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration

(214) 520-0023

Issues Addressed:

Arts

Agency Profile:

Young Audiences of North Texas is committed to making the arts a vital part of every child's educational experience and is the premier provider of arts education services and programming in the nation.

Joseph D. Walker, Jr. -- Executive Director

(214) 514-3640

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring

Agency Profile:

The Youth Achievement Foundation provides one-on-one mentoring to struggling students in the Garland ISD and we meet on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6-8 pm at Williams Elementary and Sam Houston Middle Schools in Garland.

Bret Stockton -- Recruiting Manager

901-252-7815

Issues Addressed:

Youth Services/Tutoring, Health Care/Therapeutic

Agency Profile:

Youth Villages is a private, non-profit mental health agency that is committed to helping children and families live successfully.  With over 930 employees in 21 cities throughout the South, we are able to serve nearly 2000 children each year.  Programs provided include residential treatment, home-based counseling, community-based programs, and support for young adults in transition from state custody to successful adulthood.