TMF’s Grants Ministry supports grantees' innovative efforts to provide social impact grounded in faith and improve the lives of those living in poverty. We invest in strong nonprofits with a clear mission and proven results. Our investment, made possible by the generous support of our donors, allows a unity of faith and funds to respond to the ever-growing needs of the church and the communities it serves.
Since 2022, TMF has provided over $8.6 million in 415 grants to churches and nonprofit ministries across Texas and New Mexico.
Spring 2026
Families raising children with disabilities, developmental delays, and complex medical needs find guidance, stability, and hope through Any Baby Can of Southwest Texas. Through autism services, bereavement support, and case management, ABC helps families navigate life’s most difficult seasons and build stronger futures for children and caregivers alike.
Mothers and babies in South Dallas are experiencing healthier beginnings through Abide Women’s Health Services. By providing accessible prenatal, postpartum, and midwifery-led care regardless of ability to pay, Abide advances birth equity, improves health outcomes, and helps families thrive from the very start.
Hundreds of Austinites experiencing homelessness are finding pathways to stability through the Austin Area Urban League. Through emergency shelter, housing support, workforce connections, and intensive case management, AAUL helps individuals move from crisis to permanent housing while restoring dignity, opportunity, and hope.
Children facing economic hardship discover confidence, belonging, and leadership through Austin Sunshine Camps. By providing free overnight camp experiences and long-term leadership development opportunities, ASC helps young people build resilience, develop new skills, and realize their potential in supportive, life-changing environments.
For generations, Bethel A.M.E. Church has transformed faith into action on San Antonio’s East Side. Through food assistance, emergency shelter, youth mentoring, technology education, and future affordable senior housing, Bethel strengthens families, meets critical needs, and creates lasting opportunities for the community it serves.
Residents of South Dallas are building healthier, more stable futures through Bonton Farms. By combining food access, healthcare, workforce development, housing, and community leadership, Bonton addresses the root causes of poverty and creates opportunities for individuals and families to flourish for generations.
Children and families in Dallas’ Bachman Lake community are building stronger futures through Casa del Lago. By combining education, literacy, counseling, and pastoral care, the ministry helps individuals overcome barriers, deepen their faith, and gain the skills and support needed to thrive educationally, economically, and spiritually.
Thousands of Houston-area families gain access to healthcare they might otherwise go without through Casa el Buen Samaritano. By providing integrated medical, dental, and preventive services, Casa improves health outcomes, reduces barriers to care, and helps individuals and families lead healthier, more productive lives.
Families facing hardship are finding stability, encouragement, and hope through Christian Community Action. Supported by more than 1,400 volunteers, CCA helps neighbors build on their strengths, access critical resources, and pursue long-term wellbeing through relationships rooted in compassion, dignity, and faith.
Children enter school better prepared to succeed because of Early Learning Centers of Lubbock. Through affordable, high-quality early childhood education, ELC supports working families, strengthens kindergarten readiness, and helps create brighter futures for children while increasing stability and opportunity for parents.
Families facing food insecurity and financial hardship find practical support and compassionate care through East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. By providing food assistance, emergency financial help, and community resources, the organization helps neighbors navigate difficult seasons and move toward greater stability and independence.
Entrepreneurs, families, and underserved communities across Southern New Mexico are gaining new opportunities through El Calvario’s Commercial Kitchen Incubator. By supporting small food businesses, expanding meal programs, and strengthening local food systems, the ministry creates jobs, improves food access, and helps communities build long-term economic resilience.
More than a meal, Faith Kitchen offers a pathway toward stability and hope. By serving nutritious meals every day of the year and providing workforce training opportunities, the organization helps neighbors experiencing homelessness meet immediate needs while building skills and confidence for a brighter future.
Rural families across six Central Texas counties are gaining access to healthcare closer to home through Frontera Healthcare Network. Serving nearly 8,600 people annually, Frontera provides medical, behavioral health, and school-based services that improve health outcomes and strengthen the wellbeing of entire communities.
For more than 70 years, Good Neighbor Settlement House has served as a trusted source of support in Brownsville. Through food assistance, educational programs, and essential services, GNSH helps families meet immediate needs, build self-sufficiency, and create stronger, healthier futures.
Families, farmers, and communities across North Texas are benefiting from a more equitable and sustainable food system through GROW North Texas. By expanding fresh food access, supporting local growers, and cultivating community orchards, GROW strengthens food security while investing in healthier communities for generations to come.
Young people in underserved communities are discovering the power of their voices through Iconoclast Artists. By blending creative writing, arts education, and social-emotional learning, IA helps students build confidence, strengthen academic success, and transform personal stories into pathways for growth and achievement.
More than 400 individuals each month receive nutritious food, prayer, and encouragement through In His Hands Food Pantry. Serving the Rio Grande Valley with dignity and compassion, the ministry helps alleviate hunger, strengthen families, and create a more hopeful and connected community.
Healthcare becomes more accessible and personal through Lightpath Health. By embedding primary care services within trusted community spaces, Lightpath helps uninsured and underinsured neighbors receive preventive care, improve long-term health outcomes, and build healthier futures grounded in trust and relationship.
Young people impacted by the justice system are finding belonging, opportunity, and hope through Lone Star Justice Alliance. Through legal advocacy, policy reform, and community-based programs, LSJA helps youth build brighter futures while creating safer communities and advancing a more just Texas.
Thousands of Houston residents experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and instability find community, support, and hope through Magnificat Houses. By providing housing, meals, mental health services, and pathways to recovery, the organization helps vulnerable neighbors build lasting stability, restore dignity, and discover renewed purpose.
More than 11,000 Central Texans each year gain access to healthcare, education, and essential resources through Manos de Cristo. By removing barriers to opportunity and wellbeing, the organization helps individuals and families improve their health, strengthen economic mobility, and build more secure futures.
For more than a century, McCurdy Ministries has been a beacon of hope in New Mexico’s Española Valley. Through education, mental health services, youth programs, and community resources, McCurdy helps children and families access opportunities, strengthen resilience, and experience the transformative power of Christ-centered care.
Survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect find protection, advocacy, and hope through Methodist Justice Ministry. By combining expert legal representation with counseling and practical support, MJM helps families achieve safety and stability while breaking cycles of violence that impact future generations.
Families and individuals facing hunger in Southern Dallas find nourishment, compassion, and community through the Frances Byrd Horn of Plenty Food Pantry. Through weekly food distributions and outreach to neighbors experiencing homelessness, the pantry provides consistent support while fostering dignity, hope, and human connection.
Children, youth, and families in Houston’s Port Houston neighborhood are discovering new opportunities through Neighbors in Action. Through education, mentoring, discipleship, and family support, the organization helps neighbors build stronger relationships, deepen their faith, and create lasting pathways toward stability and success.
Individuals and families across southeastern New Mexico are finding hope and healing through Permian Basin Counseling & Guidance. By expanding access to counseling, crisis intervention, and telehealth services, PBCG helps people overcome challenges, strengthen mental wellness, and reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.
Immigrant and refugee families are building brighter futures through Prestige Learning Institute. Through English language instruction, workforce development, youth programs, and faith-centered community support, PLI equips nearly 1,000 individuals each year with the skills, relationships, and confidence needed to thrive in their new communities.
Older adults experiencing loneliness and isolation are finding meaningful connection through Project 10:27. Through thousands of personal visits, handwritten notes, Bible studies, and volunteer relationships, the organization helps seniors experience dignity, belonging, and hope while building a stronger network of care throughout the community.
Children, young adults, and congregations are discovering new possibilities through Project Transformation. By combining literacy development, leadership formation, and community engagement, the organization helps children succeed academically while equipping young adults to lead lives of purpose, service, and lasting impact.
Neighbors facing hardship find more than food through Real Life Community Outreach—they find encouragement, connection, and hope. Through compassionate relationships and practical support, RLCO helps individuals and families navigate challenges, strengthen resilience, and experience the care and dignity every person deserves.
Children, adults, and families across rural Central Texas are gaining access to life-changing mental health services through River City Advocacy. By providing trauma-informed counseling, peer support, and creative therapeutic programs, RCA helps individuals heal, build resilience, and improve long-term wellbeing regardless of financial circumstances.
Children and young adults facing abuse, neglect, homelessness, and exploitation find safety, healing, and opportunity through Roy Maas Youth Alternatives. Through residential care, counseling, education, and transitional support, RMYA empowers vulnerable youth to overcome trauma, pursue their goals, and build brighter futures.
Young mothers and their children are creating stronger futures through Seton Home. By providing education, parenting support, childcare, workforce development, and trauma-informed care, Seton Home helps families build stability, confidence, and independence while honoring the strengths and potential within every mother and child.
Every meal served at Taste Project creates both nourishment and opportunity. Through its pay-what-you-can restaurant and culinary workforce training program, the organization helps neighbors facing food insecurity access healthy meals, develop valuable job skills, and build pathways toward greater stability and self-sufficiency.
Individuals and families facing difficult circumstances find practical support and compassionate care through The Hope Center. By providing food assistance, financial help, referrals, and spiritual encouragement, the organization helps neighbors navigate challenges, strengthen resilience, and move toward a more stable and hopeful future.
Children and families are breaking cycles of poverty and creating brighter futures through The Nehemiah Center. Through education, college preparation, family support, and wraparound services, the organization equips students with the tools, confidence, and opportunities needed to thrive from cradle to college and beyond.
Women and families across Houston are reclaiming stability, wellness, and independence through The Women’s Home. By providing housing, recovery services, counseling, and holistic support, the organization helps individuals overcome barriers, strengthen resilience, and build healthier futures for themselves and their families.
Youth and families in one of Dallas’ most diverse communities are finding pathways to success through Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation. Through education, mentorship, mental health support, and community engagement, the organization empowers young people to reach their potential while strengthening family and community connections.
West Dallas families are building stronger futures through Wesley-Rankin Community Center. Through education, literacy support, workforce preparation, and family services, WRCC helps children and adults gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to achieve long-term stability and create lasting generational impact.
Together, these organizations represent communities of courage, compassion, and transformation. Across Texas and New Mexico, they are expanding opportunity, strengthening families, improving health, combating hunger, advancing justice, and nurturing hope. Their work reflects the kind of lasting impact that changes lives today while building stronger communities for generations to come.
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10th Episcopal District of the AME Church - Led by Bishop Ronnie E. Brailsford, Sr. and Supervisor Carolyn Brailsford, the 10th Episcopal District strengthens congregations through worship, service, and community development. Rooted in the AME tradition of faith in action, the District cultivates intergenerational leaders and advances holistic transformation grounded in equity and empowerment.
Agape Clinic - Agape Clinic partners with East Dallas families by offering free medical, dental, pediatric, behavioral, and preventive care. Grounded in dignity and community, Agape serves more than 17,500 patients annually, helping neighbors build healthier futures together. Every patient is a steward of hope, and Agape’s role is to walk alongside them.
Abide Women’s Health Services - Abide Women’s Health Services is a Black-led nonprofit that provides culturally affirming, accessible maternal care for families in South Dallas. Through its Easy Access Clinic™ and mobile unit, Abide offers midwifery care, lactation support, childbirth education, and doula services. With outcomes exceeding county averages, Abide ensures families receive judgment-free, timely care that leads to healthier births and stronger communities.
Anderson Chapel AME Church - Established in 1964, Anderson Chapel AME Church serves the Marlboro Heights community through mission-focused outreach and partnerships. Through the Richard Allen CDC, the church provides meals, clothing, and assistance to thousands each month. It also supports a ministry in Kenya, extending its commitment to service, compassion, and global discipleship.
Asbury UMC - Asbury UMC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves a growing community through worship, discipleship, and outreach rooted in helping people know and follow Christ. With over 500 members and weekly engagement reaching 1,300 people, Asbury blends tradition and innovation to nurture faith, strengthen relationships, and serve neighbors with compassion.
Beacon Hill - Beacon Hill advances educational equity by providing reading and math tutoring to high-risk, low-income students in Southern Dallas and Fort Worth. Using TEKS-aligned curriculum across in-school, after-school, virtual, and summer programs, Beacon Hill helps students reach grade-level proficiency and has earned statewide recognition for excellence in program delivery.
Bethel AME Church - Founded in 1889, Bethel AME Church has long served San Antonio’s east side with ministries rooted in faith, community, and hope. Through worship, outreach, and compassionate care, Bethel ensures individuals of all backgrounds find support, belonging, and encouragement to grow spiritually and thrive.
Boynton Chapel GMC - Boynton Chapel GMC in Houston integrates worship, discipleship, and community development to advance spiritual and economic well-being. The church supports affordable housing, operates a free dental clinic, and offers food distribution and family services. With over a century of service, Boynton strengthens neighborhoods through holistic, faith-driven impact.
Brown Chapel AME - Brown Chapel AME serves families in Washington Heights in Houston through food distribution, essential supplies, and outreach programs rooted in compassion. Following renewed community engagement efforts, the church is expanding its role as a neighborhood hub — strengthening partnerships, deepening service, and equipping members to meet evolving needs with hope and hospitality.
Campus Drive UMC - Campus Drive UMC in Fort Worth is a vibrant congregation committed to making disciples and transforming the community. Founded in 1981, the church blends traditional and contemporary worship. It offers ministries for all ages, including food giveaways and support groups, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Louis C. Carr Jr.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Tarrant County - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Tarrant County supports children entering foster care when their home is no longer safe. Appointed by judges, trained CASA volunteers stay with each child throughout the case, advocating for safe, stable placement and consistent support. Their presence ensures every child’s needs and best interests remain at the center of all decisions.
Christ Lifters Community of Faith - Christ Lifters Community of Faith is committed to transforming lives through worship, praise, and devotion. Grounded in scripture and the saving work of Jesus Christ, the church nurtures spiritual growth and seeks to change the wider community through faithfulness, hope, and Christ-centered service.
Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) - Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) advances educational and workforce equity across rural Texas and New Mexico. Through its Edu-REACH coaching model and EPIC (Empowering People, Inspiring Communities) initiative, CEN expands apprenticeships, strengthens civic engagement, and builds sustainable local economies. Rooted in collaboration, CEN opens pathways to education, training, and employment that help families move from surviving to thriving.
Concho Valley Community Action Agency (CVCAA) - Concho Valley Community Action Agency (CVCAA) uplifts individuals and families through coordinated services, advocacy, and community partnerships. Focused on stability and long-term empowerment, CVCAA connects people to vital resources, fosters self-reliance, and helps communities thrive.
ConNEXT Steps - ConNEXT Steps strengthens Hispanic immigrant families through services like language programs, citizenship preparation, financial literacy, and job-readiness training. By providing childcare, food, and a welcoming environment, the organization reduces cultural barriers and fosters a sense of belonging, offering holistic support that helps families integrate, thrive, and experience an abundant life.
Corazón Ministries - Corazón Ministries began in the basement of Travis Park Church, offering meals, showers, clothing, and medical care to neighbors experiencing homelessness. Now a standalone nonprofit, Corazón continues its Sunday outreach and operates a weekday Day Center and Resource Hub — meeting people with dignity, compassion, and hope through expanded support and community connection.
Cornerstone Community Action Agency (CCAA) - Cornerstone Community Action Agency (CCAA) has served 11 Texas counties for nearly 60 years, addressing urgent needs while building long-term stability. Through programs like Head Start, Veterans Services, Utility Assistance, and housing support, CCAA provides meals, prevents homelessness, and helps families gain skills and resilience — restoring hope and creating brighter futures.
Cornerstone Crossroads Academy (CCA) equips South Dallas youth to become future leaders with transformative, Christ-centered education. Serving students who’ve dropped out of high school or experienced traumatic life events such as homelessness, violence, or incarceration, CCA provides holistic support and pathways to college or careers. With a 95% post-graduation success rate, students demonstrate resilience, growth, and determination.
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc. (CCMM) - Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc. (CCMM), is a trusted nonprofit serving more than 4,000 people in the Coastal Bend each year through a continuum of care. From over 8,000 hot meals per month offered at Loaves & Fishes, a free cafeteria, to no-cost medical services and transitional housing for women, children, and aged-out foster youth, CCMM helps people move from crisis to stability and hope.
The De Leon City County Library - The De Leon City County Library serves a rural community of under 5,000, fostering literacy, learning, and connection. Through story times, educational programs, job-search support, and a welcoming space for all ages, the library strives to be the heart of the community, sparking creativity, curiosity, and growth for generations.
Disability Resources, Inc. (DRI) - Disability Resources, Inc. (DRI) enhances the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a caring, Christian environment. Through daily support, skill-building, and community life, DRI ensures residents thrive, grow in independence, and experience the dignity, love, and respect they deserve.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger (EPFH) - El Pasoans Fighting Hunger (EPFH) leads the fight against hunger across El Paso, Hudspeth, and Culberson counties. As the region’s only food bank, EPFH distributes nutritious food, offers education, and strengthens the social safety net. In 2024, the organization provided 110 million pounds of food, nourishing neighbors and feeding hope.
Family Promise of Lubbock - Family Promise of Lubbock has supported families with children experiencing homelessness for over 27 years, helping them build stability and independence. Through prevention assistance, short-term housing, and ongoing stabilization services, the organization partners with volunteers and faith communities to provide safety, guidance, and hope.
First United Methodist Church, Port Lavaca, Texas - First United Methodist Church in Port Lavaca, Texas, started Harvest Kitchen 12 years ago and provides weekly meals for anyone in need. What began as a simple Monday meal has since grown into an ecumenical effort where multiple congregations serve together, ensuring that neighbors across Port Lavaca receive consistent nourishment and community connection.
FUMC Victoria - FUMC Victoria blends spiritual care with practical support, serving families through food, healthcare, disaster relief, and holistic services. Its monthly clinic, launched eight years ago, provides medical care, chronic-disease management, and prescription assistance. In partnership with local agencies, FUMC offers nutrition education, vision care, and essential resources to meet growing community needs with compassion.
Hamilton Park UMC - Hamilton Park UMC is a welcoming, inclusive congregation committed to spiritual growth, service, and social justice. For more than 50 years, the church has nurtured faith, fostered belonging, and strengthened its community through worship, education, outreach programs, and support groups. HPUMC cultivates compassionate relationships and equips people of all ages to grow and serve.
Holding Institute Community Center - Serving Laredo and Webb County for over 130 years, Holding Institute Community Center offers bilingual, culturally responsive programs that support health, education, and community wellbeing. Through food distribution, shelter assistance, digital literacy, and wellness initiatives, the center walks alongside vulnerable families with dignity, meeting immediate needs while building long-term resilience and hope.
Holly Springs UMC - Holly Springs UMC is home to the Hands of Grace ministry, which includes the Blessings Barn and Michael’s Table. Through these ministries, the church provides clothing, household items, and shared meals, offering hospitality, compassion, and a sense of belonging to neighbors seeking support.
Hope Haven of East Texas - Hope Haven of East Texas provides a continuum of care for children in foster care and the families who support them. Rooted in Christ’s love, we offer therapeutic services, crisis intervention, and community-based support, helping children heal from trauma and equipping families with the tools needed to thrive.
Hope’s Door New Beginning Center (HDNBC) - Hope’s Door New Beginning Center (HDNBC) is the region’s comprehensive provider addressing intimate partner and family violence. Grounded in safety, advocacy, healing, and prevention, HDNBC offers shelter, a 24/7 crisis hotline, legal advocacy, counseling, and education. Since merging in 2016, it has served over 13,000 individuals and answered 56,000 crisis calls.
Howard Chapel AME Church - Howard Chapel AME Church in Gallup, New Mexico, ministers exclusively to people experiencing homelessness, offering spiritual care, essential resources, mental-health support, and a compassionate presence. Their church also has a worship experience with the indigenous, unhoused, substance-involved members each Sunday, followed by a meal, as well as the use of a washer and dryer on Friday.
Huston-Tillotson’s Office of Religious Life & Campus Ministry (RLCM) - Huston-Tillotson’s Office of Religious Life & Campus Ministry (RLCM) embodies the university’s legacy as a historically Black, faith-rooted institution. Grounded in spiritual formation and liberation, RLCM nurtures purpose, resilience, and a higher calling while advancing the university’s strategic priorities. It supports students through worship, leadership development, pastoral care, and community engagement.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people survive, recover, and rebuild after humanitarian crises. Founded in 1933 at Albert Einstein’s call, the IRC now works in over 40 crisis-affected countries and communities across Europe and the U.S., providing health care, education, protection, and pathways to self-reliance. Its mission is driven by ingenuity, fortitude, and optimism.
Kelly Center for Hunger Relief - Kelly Center for Hunger Relief addresses hunger and food insecurity in El Paso through holistic programs and strong community partnerships. Evolving from a food pantry founded in 1999, Kelly now operates a Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, and FreshStart program, offering food, resources, and long-term support to address the root causes of poverty.
Light Rays of Faith Center - Light Rays of Faith Center, an outreach ministry of Word of Faith CLC Church since 1992, fosters unity, compassion, and a sense of belonging through community programs. Guided by spiritual purpose and inclusive values, the center offers supportive services, learning opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that uplift lives and strengthen resilience across La Marque, Texas.
McMurry University - Founded in 1923, McMurry University integrates intellectual, spiritual, and personal formation to prepare students for purposeful lives. With strong enrollment and financial stability, McMurry offers research, experiential learning, career exploration, and service opportunities. Rooted in Methodist heritage, McMurry graduates are prepared not only for careers, but for examined, purposeful lives in a global society.
Meals on Wheels New Mexico (MOWNM) - Meals on Wheels New Mexico (MOWNM) has fought hunger and isolation for over 50 years. Founded in 1972, it now serves all ages with no qualifications, delivering meals statewide through more than 300 volunteers annually and 33 staff members. The organization combines volunteerism, leadership, and compassion to nourish neighbors and strengthen communities.
Metrocare - Metrocare provides community-based mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services across Dallas County. Serving 49,000 individuals annually, Metrocare offers counseling, primary care, housing, autism services, crisis support, and more, regardless of ability to pay. Established in 1967, it remains a model of integrative care, promoting resilience, stability, and holistic wellness for individuals and families.
Mission Centers of Houston - Mission Centers of Houston empowers 1,200 individuals weekly and 31,000 annually through food assistance, youth programming, and homelessness services. By mobilizing churches and community partners, Mission Centers builds neighborhood resilience and holistic care, fostering hope, spiritual growth, and lasting transformation for individuals and families across Houston.
Nomi Network - Founded in 2009, Nomi Network seeks to end human trafficking by amplifying the voices and leadership of women, girls, and youth who have experienced exploitation or have high vulnerability to trafficking. Operating across 42 global sites, including Dallas and Houston, Nomi provides workforce development, case management, and resilience-building services to 23,700 women and girls, all grounded in the fundamental belief that every person has the right to safety and opportunity.
OurCalling operates a zero-barrier Navigation Center in Dallas, serving approximately 300 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness with food, clothing, showers, and case management, as well as medical and mental health support. The Women’s Center and Street Outreach provide additional safety, empowerment, and connection to services.
Owen Chapel AME Church - Owen Chapel AME Church in Alamogordo, NM, serves as a spiritual and community hub. Its historic architecture and peaceful interior invite reflection, worship, and connection. Through outreach programs and fellowship, Owen Chapel provides a sanctuary for all who seek spiritual guidance, community engagement, and a place to experience faith and belonging.
Permian Basin Counseling & Guidance - Permian Basin Counseling & Guidance, an extension of West Texas Counseling & Guidance, provides affordable, evidence-based mental health services across southeastern New Mexico. Since 2021, they've expanded to multiple locations, offering counseling for children, teens, and adults.
Real Life Community Outreach (RLCO) - Founded in 2017, Real Life Community Outreach (RLCO) provides food, clothing, vocational training, and youth programs in Selma, Texas, in Northeast Bexar County. Expanding from a small pantry to a weekly service for 600 families, RLCO emphasizes compassionate relationships, builds trust, and encourages feedback, ensuring that its services empower individuals and families to thrive.
Red Oak Faith Fellowship - Red Oak Faith Fellowship strengthens families and communities through intentional relationships and spiritual guidance. By focusing on households and understanding their daily struggles, the church empowers parents and children by promoting emotional, mental, and spiritual resilience. Its mission is to create a ripple effect where strong families inspire positive change locally, nationally, and globally.
Refuge for Women Texas Gulf Coast - Refuge for Women Texas Gulf Coast provides rehabilitation and support for survivors of sex and labor trafficking. Founded in 2009, the organization offers residential programs, counseling, and resources to help women transition to safe, independent lives. Refuge for Women empowers survivors to reclaim dignity, restore hope, and build lasting stability.
ResourceCare - ResourceCare operates six clinics in Callahan, Shackelford, Stephens, and Taylor Counties, providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and outreach services. Focused on both care and access to basic needs, the organization strengthens health, resilience, and community well-being for individuals and families.
Runnin’ WJ Ranch - Runnin’ WJ Ranch is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center providing therapeutic horseback riding for kids of all ages with physical, social, cognitive, and/or emotional challenges. Through partnerships with schools, work centers, and disaster-relief agencies, the Ranch fosters healing, confidence, and life skills in a safe and welcoming environment.
SEEDS (Serving Educating Evangelizing Deaf Seekers)/Deaf Mission Church UMC - SEEDS (Serving Educating Evangelizing Deaf Seekers)/Deaf Mission Church UMC in Dallas, Texas, is a vibrant worshiping community that supports Deaf individuals through scholarships, leadership development, and faith formation. A partnership with the Horizon Texas Conference, SEEDS serves about 80 individuals, cultivating a sense of belonging and spiritual connection in the Deaf community.
Perkins School of Theology - Perkins School of Theology, part of Southern Methodist University (SMU), equips students for faithful leadership and Christian ministry. Offering graduate and certificate programs with diverse theological perspectives, Perkins embraces inclusivity and its Wesleyan tradition. Its faculty prepares leaders for a changing church and society through accessible, rigorous theological education in Dallas, Houston-Galveston, and online.
Snyder Community Resource Center - Snyder Community Resource Center serves Scurry and Mitchell Counties, addressing poverty through food, financial assistance, and community connections, as well as a children’s feeding program and helping families access resources for long-term stability. Rooted in faith and collaboration, the center transforms crisis into opportunity and strengthens community resilience.
Southwestern University - Founded in 1840 as Texas’ first university, Southwestern University provides liberal arts education rooted in Methodist heritage. The university fosters critical thinking, cultural understanding, and civic engagement for a diverse student body. Southwestern emphasizes scholarship, creative teaching, and personal growth, equipping students to navigate life with purpose, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility.
Sweetwater House of Peace - Sweetwater House of Peace strengthens community well-being by honoring the dignity of every neighbor. They support mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health through practical assistance and compassionate care. Known locally as “the people who help people,” they walk alongside individuals as they pursue stability, healing, and hope.
T.H.U.G.G.I.N (The Honest Understanding God Gives Is Now) - T.H.U.G.G.I.N (The Honest Understanding God Gives Is Now) for Christ empowers young men ages 18–24 who are navigating homelessness, probation, or first-time justice involvement. Through stable housing, mentorship, life-skills training, and faith-based community, we cultivate resilience, purpose, and belonging. We focus on each young man’s gifts, breaking cycles of instability and building pathways to lasting transformation.
TCU Wesley - TCU Wesley is a welcoming Christian campus ministry where students grow in faith, friendship, and service. Connected to the United Methodist Church, we believe that everyone is welcome, and we worship, study, serve, and build community together. Our mission is to follow Jesus and help one another live out God’s love on campus and beyond.
Texas Diaper Bank (TXDB) - Founded by United Methodist churches in San Antonio, Texas Diaper Bank (TXDB) reduces health and economic disparities by providing essential healthcare products to families, seniors, and women. Through diaper, incontinence, and menstrual-supply programs, along with education and disaster support, we strengthen stability for thousands across 28 counties in Texas.
Texas Wesleyan University - Texas Wesleyan University delivers transformational, student-centered education rooted in Methodist values. With intentionally small classes and caring faculty, we develop critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth. Guided by the “Smaller. Smarter.” approach, we prepare students to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
The Friends of the Elgin Library - The Friends of the Elgin Library support literacy, learning, and community connection through resources and programs that serve more than 37,000 area residents. Founded in 1986, the organization continues to strengthen the Elgin Public Library with volunteer leadership, educational activities, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
The Stewpot serves neighbors experiencing poverty and homelessness through compassionate, comprehensive support. Founded in 1975, they assist more than 22,000 individuals annually with essential services, long-term casework, and creative pathways to stability. A trusted community anchor, The Stewpot helps ensure no neighbor is left behind.
The Word of God (TWOG) AME Church - The Word of God (TWOG) AME Church serves the Rio Rancho community through worship, Bible training, literacy support, and intergenerational programming. Mission-focused and community-centered, TWOG provides food, clothing, outreach events, and educational opportunities, fostering spiritual growth, connection, and leadership development for people of all ages.
Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation - Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation strengthens one of Dallas’ most diverse neighborhoods through education, family support, and community engagement. At the Success Center, they provide college preparation, parent programs, digital literacy, health classes, and cultural events, serving more than 3,000 residents each year.
Vision of Hope AME Church - Vision of Hope AME Church ministers to the spiritual, social, and physical needs of all people. Through worship, community engagement, and compassionate service, they seek to inspire growth, support well-being, and extend Christ’s love throughout our community.
Warren Avenue Christian Church - Warren Avenue Christian Church is an inclusive Dallas faith community rooted in love, justice, and service. They nurture spiritual growth through worship, fellowship, and education, and empower people of all ages to make a positive impact. Their mission is to live out Christ’s teachings through compassion and community engagement.
Wesley UMC - Wesley UMC is a renewing faith community committed to feeding body and soul in Corpus Christi. Though small in size, they serve neighbors through food distribution, clothing ministry, and partnerships that meet spiritual and practical needs. Their vision is to be a welcoming, compassionate presence in their community.
Western Hills UMC - Western Hills UMC in El Paso is a vibrant mountainside community with a thriving church, school, and shared campus life. Throughout the week, they host worship, education, music, recovery groups, and community programs, living out their mission by opening their doors to neighbors of all ages.
Windsor Village UMC - Windsor Village UMC is a community of “Kingdom Builders” committed to living out God’s love through prayer, study, worship, and service. With a long tradition of meeting community needs, they empower families, nurture spiritual growth, and inspire transformation. Several of their ministries have grown into independent nonprofits, known as The Power Connection.
Wiley University - Founded in 1873 as an HBCU of the United Methodist Church, Wiley University prepares students for leadership and service through accessible, values-centered education. With strong liberal arts foundations and programs aligned to today’s workforce, they empower students to achieve their goals and contribute to the greater good.
Agape Resource & Assistance Center, Inc. - Agape empowers unsheltered women-led households with safe housing and vital services. Through Housing 4 Hope and Jericho Village, families access childcare, job training, counseling, and more. Over 300 women and children have found stability, with 75% securing better jobs, breaking cycles of poverty and homelessness through education, housing, and community support.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County - Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County supports youth ages 5–18 with safe, enriching after-school programs in underserved communities. Serving over 10,000 kids annually, BGCCC fosters academic, social, and emotional development, helping youth reach their full potential as responsible, caring citizens through mentoring, education, and recreational activities across Collin County.
Catalyst Collective - Catalyst Collective empowers at-risk youth (14–24) in Central Texas through mentorship, life skills, and purpose-driven programs. Rooted in Christian values, its Purpose Project offers mental health support, workshops, and guidance to build resilience. By partnering with schools and courts, Catalyst equips youth to set goals and transform their lives and communities.
CitySquare - CitySquare Paris addresses poverty and homelessness in Lamar County by meeting immediate needs —meals, clothing, hygiene, and laundry services — while building relationships for long-term change. Offering resource referrals and community engagement, CitySquare helps neighbors access housing, employment, and health support to lead stable, healthy lives and end cycles of poverty.
Ciudad Nueva - Ciudad Nueva serves downtown El Paso by empowering youth, families, and older adults through education, resources, and community-building. Since 2004, it has grown to support over 700 neighbors annually with after-school programs, summer camps, food distribution, and mentorship, all aimed at holistic transformation rooted in long-term relationships and gospel-centered care.
DASH Network - DFW Asylum Seeker Housing Network supports those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who are seeking asylum and are facing homelessness and hunger during the legal work permit wait. Providing housing, food, legal coordination, ESL, and job prep, DASH offers holistic care for 1 to 2 years. 300 individuals have found safety, stability, and independence through community support and compassionate, wraparound services.
Empower CDC – Empower Community Development Corporation bridges educational and economic gaps for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) households in Houston. Since 1999, it has advanced equity through programs in financial and digital literacy, job training, youth leadership, and health. Through strategic partnerships, Empower strengthens families, fosters resilience, and drives sustainable community development tailored to local strengths and needs.
Casa del Lago - Casa del Lago serves Dallas’ Bachman Lake community with Christ-centered education and care for children and adults. Programs include early childhood education, literacy, ESL, and pastoral care. Casa nurtures spiritual, academic, and emotional growth, equipping families to thrive through holistic, inclusive support rooted in faith and neighborly love.
Faith Kitchen - Faith Kitchen serves San Antonio's unhoused community three hot meals daily to homeless individuals at Haven for Hope, repurposing donated food with culinary expertise. It also offers sack lunches, snacks, and job training in food service. By hiring from its guests, it provides second chances and builds paths to self-sufficiency.
FAM Houston - FAM Houston empowers refugee and immigrant families through hospitality, storytelling, and mutual support. Programs like the Women’s Empowerment Group, Youth Mentoring, and Shamba Ya Amani community farm build resilience and community connections. FAM fosters holistic, inclusive growth rooted in shared leadership and cultural exchange across the greater Houston area.
Finding Hope Wellness Center - Finding Hope promotes mental and spiritual wellness through trauma-informed care, support groups, faith-based training, and professional referrals. Founded in 2024, it connects individuals to safe, compassionate mental health resources. Finding Hope reduces stigma and fosters healing, equipping people and communities to thrive emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
Forest Forward – Forest Forward drives equity in South Dallas through cultural preservation, education, and economic mobility. Anchored by the Forest Theater’s revitalization, it offers arts programming, educational opportunities, workforce development, and affordable housing. By blending innovation with heritage, Forest Forward empowers residents and transforms South Dallas into a thriving, resilient community.
Fort Bend Hope - Fort Bend Hope breaks generational poverty through education-focused programs for children and adults. From after-school support to ESL, GED, and computer literacy classes, Fort Bend Hope equips families with the skills needed to thrive. Education is the hub driving transformation, empowerment, and self-determined futures for the community.
Good Neighbor Settlement House - Good Neighbor Settlement House supports underserved populations with food, shelter, education, and social services. Founded in 1953, it promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, and inclusion. Serving vulnerable populations like low-income families, the unhoused, and migrants, GNSH is a trusted community hub committed to expanding services and creating lasting, positive change across Brownsville and beyond.
BridgeBuilders – BridgeBuilders serves 3,500 South Dallas households through tailored programs, including community outreach events, social services, workforce training, and year-round youth and senior programming. From resource fairs to literacy classes and job readiness workshops, we meet practical needs while building long-term resilience and holistic development.
Magdalena House - Magdalena House offers safe housing, education, and trauma-informed care for mothers and children fleeing abuse. Families live in the community while mothers pursue education and healing through tailored case management, counseling, and parenting support. With holistic wellness services, children thrive, and mothers build stability, independence, and hope for a new future.
Mission Road Developmental Center - Mission Road Developmental Center serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through residential homes and non-residential programs. Services include education, life skills, day programs, and community employment. Operating 18 adult community homes, three semi-independent living apartment communities, and two residential cottages on our 22-acre main campus in south San Antonio, MRDC empowers 600+ individuals daily to live full, independent, and inclusive lives.
Neighbors in Action - Neighbors in Action empowers Port Houston families through education, spiritual growth, and basic needs support. Programs include tutoring, adult education, summer camps, college prep, and emergency assistance. With a commitment to dignity and community transformation, Neighbors in Action fosters hope, opportunity, and long-term success for all ages.
New Hope Housing - New Hope Housing provides affordable, service-enriched housing for low-income individuals and families across Houston. With 11 communities and more under construction, New Hope integrates on-site support like clinics, libraries, and food pantries. Its Housing + Services model builds strong, inclusive neighborhoods that empower over 13,000 people toward long-term stability.
Project 10:27 - Project 10:27 combats senior loneliness in San Antonio through in-home visits, prayer, Bible study, and social engagement. Programs include personalized cards, day trips, and a Senior Adoption Program. Rooted in Luke 10:27, Project 10:27 builds spiritual and emotional connection, helping seniors feel loved, seen, and actively part of the community.
Rahab’s Retreat & Ranch - Rahab’s Retreat & Ranch provides faith-based recovery and transitional care for sex trafficking victims and women in crisis. Services include counseling, life skills, education, job training, pet therapy, and holistic wellness. Welcoming women and children, Rahab’s supports deep healing and transformation toward independent, hope-filled lives — free of abuse and exploitation.
Ride On Center For Kids - Ride On Center For Kids provides equine-assisted services to individuals with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges. Accredited by PATH Intl., ROCK uses horses as therapy partners to improve movement, communication, and independence. Serving clients from toddlers as young as two to seniors, ROCK offers year-round programs that foster strength, healing, and growth.
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives - Roy Maas Youth Alternatives supports children in crisis through emergency shelter, long-term care, transitional living, on-site charter schools, and trauma-informed counseling. Serving abused, neglected, and at-risk youth, RMYA helps children heal, grow, and build hopeful futures with compassionate care, academic opportunities, and therapeutic services tailored to their personal needs and circumstances.
Sharing Life - Sharing Life combats poverty and hunger across North Texas by providing food, clothing, financial help, and education. Serving over 800,000 people annually, it offers innovative access through food pantries, seasonal programs, and job-readiness programs. Its Financial Empowerment Center equips families to achieve lasting stability, success, and dignity.
The Hope Center - The Hope Center offers food, financial assistance, thrift store support, and referrals to empower individuals and families in crisis. Grounded in Christian faith, it blends practical help with spiritual care, guiding clients toward self-sufficiency while reflecting God’s love and fostering dignity, hope, and transformation in every life it touches.
The Landing – The Landing supports survivors of human trafficking through a drop-in center, youth advocacy, and outreach. By meeting individuals where they are — on the streets, in courts, or online — they offer safety, resources, and healing. Their mission: to serve survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation with a trauma-informed approach fueled by the love of Christ.
The Nehemiah Center - The Nehemiah Center equips underserved children from cradle to college through accredited early education, enrichment programs, parent education, and wraparound services. By providing academic, emotional, and material support in a nurturing, faith-based environment, the Center helps families overcome poverty and prepares children for lasting success in life and learning.
The Way Back - The Way Back empowers formerly incarcerated individuals through comprehensive reentry services that reduce recidivism and restore self-sufficiency. For over 50 years, it has offered housing assistance, job training, mentoring, and accountability, helping people rebuild their lives and become contributing members of society, breaking cycles of incarceration and poverty.
Urban Enrichment Institute - Urban Enrichment Institute empowers young men in Houston’s Fifth Ward through academic support, life skills, career exploration, and emotional wellness. Serving 200 students annually, UEI partners with families and schools to help youth overcome adversity and grow into leaders—strengthening families, building brighter futures, and transforming their community through education and mentorship.
Wesley-Rankin Community Center - Wesley-Rankin Community Center has empowered West Dallas families for over 120 years through education, wellness, and community programs. It addresses systemic challenges with co-designed initiatives like adult workshops and senior services. Grounded in Methodist values, WRCC fosters resilience, opportunity, and generational change through holistic, whole-family support in a vibrant Latinx neighborhood.
Wiley University - Founded in 1873, Wiley University is a historically Black college in Marshall, Texas, offering 16 undergraduate and three graduate programs. With a legacy of leadership and academic excellence, Wiley offers workforce development and holistic education in a supportive community, empowering students to move forward inspired to make a positive impact on the world.
10th Episcopal District of the AME Church - The Mission of the AME Church is to minister to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people.
Alamo Heights United Methodist Church - Alamo Heights United Methodist Church is a welcoming Christian community rooted in love, hope, and belonging for all. We are called to love God, love our neighbors, and partner in healing the world through compassion, service, and unity.
Anderson Chapel AME - Anderson Chapel AME Church focuses on mission work, providing meals, clothing, and bill assistance to thousands every month while supporting global outreach in Kenya. Through local and international efforts, the ministry brings hope and resources to those in need.
Asbury House Child Enrichment Center - Asbury House Child Enrichment Center nurtures preschool children from low-income families with God’s love, offering affordable, high-quality education and support. Through comprehensive programs and a loving community, we empower children and families to build a stronger future.
Austin Sunshine Camps - Asbury House Child Enrichment Center nurtures preschool children from low-income families with God’s love, offering affordable, high-quality education and support. Through comprehensive programs and a loving community, we empower children and families to build a stronger future.
Bethel A.M.E. Church - Bethel is the largest and second oldest AME Church in San Antonio with the outreach and desire to be a better neighbor in our community.
Bread of Life, Inc. - Bread of Life, Inc. transforms lives in Houston by addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and health disparities through compassion and action. With impactful programs and partnerships, we provide essential services, empower individuals, and create lasting change.
Brown Chapel AME Church - Brown Chapel, founded in 1881, has a rich history of serving the West End and Sixth Ward communities with faith and resilience. As a welcoming congregation, it remains dedicated to offering services and resources that uplift and support the community.
Campus Dr. UMC - We believe God is calling us to a life of excellence in our worship, words, witness, and works of service. Campus Drive will be a place where Jesus is exalted, the Word of God explained, disciples strengthened and changed, and people grow in a nurturing environment to reach their God-given potential.
Christ Lifters Community of Faith - Christ Lifters Community of Faith is a Bible-based, family-focused ministry called to live with gratitude, anointing, and excellence.
Christian Community Service Center - Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) serves people in crisis by addressing basic needs, employment, and youth services through seven impactful programs. Partnering with 40 local churches, CCSC provides food, job training, school supplies, and more to uplift the community.
Corpus Christi First United Methodist - Corpus Christi First United Methodist Church, operating since 1853, aims to share Christ's love with all. Through its evolving Bridge-the-Gap Fund, the church strengthens community connections by addressing urgent needs, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dallas College Foundation - The Dallas College Foundation supports the college through fundraising, scholarships, and philanthropy to transform lives and communities. Serving over 130,000 students annually, it provides educational programs and essential services to help students succeed.
Edinburg FUMC DBA In His Hands Food Pantry - In His Steps Food Pantry, hosted by Edinburg First United Methodist Church, provides food distribution with the help of local volunteers and organizations. It collects and prepares food monthly, offering fresh produce and essential services to those in need.
Eight Million Stories, Inc. - Eight Million Stories empowers marginalized youth, especially young men of color, by addressing the school-to-prison pipeline through education, skills training, and mentorship.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger - El Pasoans Fighting Hunger’s primary objective is to continue to help those facing food insecurity in the community have access to nutritious food while simultaneously seeking ways to improve food access in our community through programs and partnerships.
First United Methodist Church Burleson - First United Methodist Church of Burleson invites all to live Christ-centered lives, build relationships, and serve the community. Committed to understanding and meeting local needs, we strive to follow God's calling in serving our neighbors.
For Oak Cliff - For Oak Cliff empowers the South Oak Cliff community through education, advocacy, community building, and the arts. Using a two-generation approach, FOC helps families realize their potential by providing resources and fostering collective strength.
Good Neighbor Settlement House - Good Neighbor Settlement House empowers underserved communities by providing essential services like food, shelter, and education. Founded in 1953, it serves as a community hub to support vulnerable populations, promote dignity, and create lasting change.
Grant AME Worship Center - The vision of Grant AME Worship Center (GWC) is to make disciples by reaching the lost, teaching the found, and sending the taught. Guided by Matthew 28:19-20, our mission is to baptize and teach all nations.
Greater Garth Chapel AME Church - Greater Garth Chapel AME Church in Dallas promotes faith, service, and social justice. Committed to spiritual growth and positive change, it fosters belonging while addressing local challenges and advocating for justice.
Hamilton Park United Methodist Church - Hamilton Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) is an inclusive faith community dedicated to spiritual growth, social justice, and service. For over 50 years, it has fostered a welcoming environment with programs for spiritual development, community engagement, and outreach to support local and global needs.
Heart of Courage - Heart of Courage supports mothers and families in the child welfare system by fostering personal growth through mentorship, peer support, and resources for long-term stability.
Hope Clinic of Garland - Hope Clinic of Garland provides free, integrated medical and preventative care to uninsured adults in Garland and the surrounding areas. Through services like primary care, chronic disease management, and spiritual care, it fosters whole-person health in partnership with the community.
Iconoclast Artists - Iconoclast Artists empowers students in high-poverty Houston communities through literacy, mentorship, and life skills. Founded in 2014, it fosters a supportive community where students build integrity, self-advocacy, and positive impact.
It's My Testimony Women's Circle - It's My Testimony Women’s Circle unites women to share stories and support testimony-driven organizations. It empowers women to connect their experiences with service and purpose.
Jarvis Christian University - Jarvis Christian University's Hispanic Student Scholarship Fund will provide $1,500 scholarships to 10 deserving Hispanic students. This initiative aims to alleviate financial barriers and support academic success for Hispanic students pursuing higher education.
Journey of Faith Church Humble - Journey of Faith provides programs to the community addressing basic physical, socioeconomic, technological, and spiritual needs. Our programs re-establish our purpose as a vital community asset.
Life Center Church - Life Center UMC in DeSoto, Texas, is a faith community dedicated to loving, lifting, learning, and leading, serving both believers and the broader community since 1993.
Lydia Patterson Institute - Lydia Patterson Institute empowers underserved students in grades 7-12 with education, faith formation, and career readiness, helping them thrive academically and spiritually.
Manna House Outreach - Manna House supports individuals in crisis by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, fostering hope and stability.
McCurdy Ministries - McCurdy Ministries in Española, New Mexico, empowers children, youth, and families through education, support, and programs like Pre-K, after-school care, and counseling.
McMurry University - Founded in 1923, McMurry University empowers students through Christian faith and academic excellence, offering personalized education and opportunities in research, leadership, and experiential learning.
Meals on Wheels New Mexico - Meals on Wheels New Mexico combats hunger and isolation by providing meals to anyone in need, with no qualifications required. Founded in 1972, the organization aims to deliver one million meals by 2027, expanding access and reducing waitlists.
Mission Road Developmental Center - Mission Road Developmental Center supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by offering care and community employment programs to promote independence and inclusion.
Mommie Support Network - Mommie Support Network helps struggling mothers and grandmothers by offering support groups and resources to improve their well-being. Through programs like Moms Rising Circles and Adopt-a-Mom, we provide education, groceries, and community connections.
New Mexico Annual Conference - The New Mexico Annual Conference (NMAC) equips churches to develop passionate disciples across a diverse region. With strong lay leadership, NMAC serves communities from oil fields to border cities.
Rahab's Retreat and Ranch, Inc. - Rahab’s Retreat and Ranch, Inc. offers a faith-based program providing shelter and support to victims of sex trafficking and abuse. Established in 2014, it helps women heal and achieve independence.
RecoveryWerks - Since 2015, RecoveryWerks! has supported teens, young adults, and families in Comal County with recovery services using the Alternative Peer Group model. The program offers counseling, coaching, and support to help individuals overcome substance use disorders.
Red Oak Faith Fellowship - We serve our community, nation, and world by connecting with families and addressing their struggles. Through conversations, we focus on healing spiritual, emotional, and mental challenges that impact the whole household.
ROCK Ride On Center for Kids - Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK) provides equine-assisted services to children, adults, and veterans with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Located in Georgetown, Texas, ROCK helps participants improve independence and life skills, celebrating over 26 years of service.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace TX-Brownwood - Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) ensures "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town" by providing beds to children in need. Founded in 2012, SHP has grown into a national organization with over 300 chapters and 50,000 volunteers delivering comfort and dignity to children facing poverty.
SMU Perkins School of Theology - Perkins School of Theology has a history of educating diverse students, particularly Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities. With a focus on theological education, we provide scholarship aid for international students and foster diversity in ministry.
Southwestern University - Southwestern University offers a liberal education that encourages inquiry, creativity, and personal growth. The university focuses on helping students develop communication skills, professional effectiveness, and critical thinking.
St Vinnys Bistro - St. Vinnys Bistro provides three daily meals year-round to adults at Haven for Hope, along with sack lunches for the working homeless. They also offer food service job training to help individuals build skills for a stable future.
St. Luke Community United Methodist Church - St. Luke Community United Methodist Church, founded in 1933, is dedicated to proclaiming the gospel, transforming lives, and making disciples of Jesus Christ. Their mission is to be a Christ-centered, justice-driven community, guided by the Holy Spirit.
St. Paul's Choral Scholars - Founded in 2005, St. Paul's Choral Scholars Program provides stipends to high school students in need, fostering excellence in choral music through performances and community outreach.
Texas Health Resources Foundation - Texas Health Resources is a nonprofit health system with 29 hospitals across North Texas. Its foundation raises funds to support clinical, educational, and research programs to enhance community health.
Texas Wesleyan University - Texas Wesleyan University offers transformative learning and research opportunities, focusing on critical thinking and socioeconomic mobility. The university provides tailored experiences and distributes over $8 million in scholarships annually.
The Concilio - The Concilio empowers Latino families in North Texas through advocacy and high-impact programs in education, health, and financial literacy. Last year, we served over 30,000 individuals, providing equitable solutions for diverse communities.
The Friends of the Elgin Library - The Friends of the Elgin Library support the library through activities that meet the literacy and recreational needs of the Elgin community. Serving over 35,000 people, the library has been a vital resource since 1986.
The Gleaning Network of Texas dba GROW North Texas - GROW North Texas works to improve the regional food system by supporting local, sustainable food production and equitable distribution. Their programs include Owenwood Farm, Fresh Stop Farm Stands, Farm Success, and Giving Grove NTX, benefiting thousands annually.
Vision of Hope AME Church - Giving Vision of Hope AME Church transforms lives through the Word of God so that all have hope in Jesus Christ.
Warren Avenue Christian Church - Warren Avenue Christian Church is an inclusive community in Dallas dedicated to spiritual growth, service, and fellowship. The church fosters faith exploration, social justice, and community impact through active participation and service projects.
Wesley United Methodist Church - Wesley United Methodist Church is a welcoming, community-centered faith family focused on knowing Christ and making Him known. The church fosters spiritual growth, belonging, and love, impacting the congregation and community through transformative actions.
Western Hills United Methodist Church - Western Hills United Methodist Church in West El Paso, Texas, lives out its mission of "Be Love" by making disciples and actively loving neighbors. The church hosts a variety of community activities, including basketball, yoga, Al-Anon meetings, music performances, and meal outreach.
Westlake United Methodist Church - Westlake United Methodist Church, founded in 1973, serves others through compassion and justice. The church is involved in prison ministries, including Kairos and Kairos Torch, providing support for adults and youth incarcerated in Texas.
Wiley University - Founded over 150 years ago in Marshall, Texas, Wiley University is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. One of the oldest HBCUs west of the Mississippi, it offers diverse degree programs, athletics, and leadership opportunities.
Windsor Village United Methodist Church - The Windsor Village Church Family is dedicated to building God’s Kingdom on earth, living as royal image bearers. Through prayer, study, worship, and service, we meet community needs and have launched independent ministries through The Power Connection.
Synergy Wesley-The United Methodist campus ministries of Synergy Wesley Foundation serve students from nine universities and college districts across the North Texas and Central Texas Conferences. It engages college students in ministry on campus, empowering them for ministry leadership, building authentic community, and helping them discern their vocational call.
Magdalena House - Magdalena House in San Antonio provides transitional housing and support for mothers and children who have escaped dangerous and abusive situations. It offers safe shelter, wellness programs, academic support, and nurturing relationships to help families recover from trauma and work toward self-sufficiency.
The Oikos Institute for Social Impact-The Oikos Institute for Social Impact ("Oikos") was established in 2020 to help BIPOC community institutions use their assets for communal transformation and economic renewal. Oikos focuses on learning opportunities and increasing access to mission-aligned resources for these institutions.
When the Problem is at Home-When the Problem is at Home focuses on enhancing senior living spaces with thoughtful modifications to promote comfort, accessibility, and safety. Homelessness among seniors is a significant concern in many areas, including Dallas, due to reasons such as lack of affordable housing and housing that doesn't meet standard requirements.
Wesley-Rankin Community Center (WRCC)-Wesley-Rankin Community Center (WRCC) is a faith-founded nonprofit serving 500 individuals annually in West Dallas. They offer educational programs for K-8, college and career readiness tools for high school students, leadership courses for adults, and community-building for older adults.
Lone Star Justice Alliance-LSJA is dedicated to reforming the juvenile justice system through litigation, advocacy, and education, focusing on initiatives like Transformative Justice, JustSentencing, and Reimagine Justice to reduce recidivism and engage communities for change. It also provides support for justice-involved youth and advocates for policy changes at state and federal levels.
Meals on Wheels New Mexico (MOWNM) provides nearly 5,000 weekly meals in eight diet types to seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income, homebound individuals. Deliveries cover 38 routes in the Albuquerque area Monday through Friday, and frozen meals are shipped statewide, with each meal including a wellness check from a trained volunteer.
Austin Street Center-Austin Street Center (ASC) is at the forefront of the work that is reshaping Dallas. ASC’s goal is to ensure that every homeless person who comes to us finds hope, support, and the resources they need to transition out of homelessness. ASC is committed to helping individuals find a new sense of identity and confidence in their ability to secure permanent housing.
Taste Project Arlington Culinary Arts Workforce-Project is a nonprofit organization based in Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas. The organization's mission is to provide access to healthy, quality meals through a pay-what-you-can community restaurant, a workforce development program, and an urban garden. It also leads the iHEAL community collaboration to improve health equity among low-income adults.
Saranam-Saranam is a 501c3 organization in Albuquerque, NM, helping families overcome homelessness and poverty through housing, education, and community support. The organization provides transitional housing, education, vocational coaching, and supportive services to help families achieve self-sufficiency.
The Children’s Bereavement Center of the Rio Grande Valley-The Children’s Bereavement Center of the Rio Grande Valley (CBC-RGV) aims to provide free bereavement counseling to grieving children, youth, and their families in the Rio Grande Valley area. The organization offers individual and group counseling, expressive therapies, and grief camps, as well as educational institutes for school counselors.
Project Transformation North Texas-Project Transformation North Texas aids 700 children and youth yearly with summer and afterschool programs at 9-10 locations. Its unique mentoring model develops literacy, social, emotional, and leadership skills, while addressing the impact of COVID-19 on learning and development in 2024.
Restoring Justice-Restoring Justice(RJ) provides holistic representation to vulnerable accused individuals affected by mass incarceration. It works to embody Jesus Christ through restoration and partner with others to expose unfair practices in the local justice system.
McCurdy Ministries - MMCC is a non-profit that offers free mental health counseling and after-school care for up to 50 children. It provides free Pre-Kindergarten, low-cost summer camp, and adult education programs. MMCC continues to create new programs and alliances with support from donors and volunteers.
Mommie Support Network-Mommie Support Network supports struggling mothers with on-site groups in low-income housing and an Adopt-a-Mom program where community members deliver groceries, forming a supportive relationship with the community.
Special Reach-Special Reach provides engaging activities for children with developmental delays, camps, and special guests, along with restorative respite for caregivers. It has a Youth Mentorship Program, Alumni Enrichment Program, and offers support for families in need. The staff includes special education teachers, speech therapists, and nurses.
Café Momentum-Café Momentum empowers justice-involved youth with a paid internship in a casual fine dining restaurant and comprehensive support, helping them pursue education and secure jobs with family-sustaining wages and become changemakers in Dallas.
Nehemiah Center-Nehemiah Center helps low-income families improve their children's future through education, emotional wellness, and spiritual enrichment. It serves children from toddlers to college and provide academic services to help them overcome barriers.
The Center for Survivors of Torture-The Center for Survivors of Torture provides mental health services to trauma survivors, helping them lead productive lives. Despite unimaginable hardships, the human spirit's resilience never ceases to amaze this team.
New Hope-New Hope offers outpatient mental and behavioral healthcare programs that support individuals, couples, and families. It uses assessments, coordination of care, evaluation, and advocacy to alleviate suffering and facilitate healing and growth. It also focuses on the upstream causes of poor mental health at the community and systems level.
The Center of Grace-The Center of Grace at Grace Avenue provides a safe space for individuals to receive mental health support. They offer group and individual therapy sessions on various topics, including depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ2+ issues. The center also provides community resources and referrals to support overall well-being.
HOPE Tutoring-HOPE Tutoring is a nonprofit that offers free tutoring and summer camps to Arlington's 2nd-8th graders since 1996. Their services include in-class and virtual tutoring, afterschool programs, and summer camps for reading, math, and STEM. All services are free and lead to improved grades, confidence, and classroom participation.
Proyecto Juan Diego-PJD's Integrated Family Program supports parents in learning new skills like parenting, anger management, financial literacy, and domestic violence prevention. PJD's wholistic approach shows that parental support has a significant impact on their children and the surrounding community.
Jewish Family Service-Jewish Family Service (JFS) has been providing mental health, financial, and emergency assistance programs to North Texas residents for 73 years. It offers wraparound programs on a sliding fee scale, with over 55% of clients paying $5 or less per visit. JFS promotes empowerment, self-sufficiency, and well-being for the Greater Dallas community, regardless of ability to pay. Their staff work with each client to access resources and develop personalized plans for stability.
Christian Community Action-CCA is a ministry that provides comprehensive services to alleviate suffering and bring hope to the impoverished across Dallas, Denton, Collin, and Tarrant counties. The impactful programs and partnerships highlight itd dedication to making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of those facing poverty and hunger.
Cy-Hope-Cy-Hope provides resources and social support to children and families in the Cypress-Fairbanks school district, including programs that fight childhood obesity, provide food assistance, and empower underserved students through mentoring, literacy, and STEAM education. Recently, Cy-Hope expanded to neighboring Waller ISD to help underserved students in both districts thrive and graduate prepared for success.
Arlington Urban Ministries-For more than 25 years, Arlington Urban Ministries (AUM) has served the lowest income residents of Arlington, Texas with utility, rent, and other assistance, welcoming neighbors with open arms and offering love, hope, and stability.
Crossroads Community Services-Crossroads Community Services provides direct services, access to benefits, partner engagement, and food equity research programs to alleviate food insecurity in Dallas. From Food to Finances (F3) coaching program and Curbside Market are available to shoppers. The team also hosts North Texas Food Bank’s SNAP assistance office and partners with 150 other agencies for educational resources and food donations.
Project 10:27-Project 10:27, inspired by the biblical verse Luke 10:27, offers companionship and support to seniors in San Antonio through in-home visits, calls, and outings. The Senior Adoption Program fosters personal relationships, while the approach combines practical support with emotional and spiritual care.
Texas Ramp Project-Texas Ramp Project provides free wheelchair ramps to low-income older adults and others with disabilities. Volunteers build ramps following ADA guidelines. Referrals come from social service agencies, rehab hospitals, dialysis centers, etc.
McKinney UMC-The "GET LIT" Program aims to engage Millennials and Gen-Yers (18-45) who are not involved in church. They will collaborate with the Wesley Foundation to host monthly non-traditional evangelistic events called "Conversations on the Couch" to provide a space for young adults to freely express their opinions, challenge other options, and hear biblical perspectives.
Mount Olive FoodPantry Snack Pack Giveaway Project-Mount Olive Frances Byrd Horn of Plenty food pantry serves the poorest neighborhood in the Dallas community. It distributes food, personal care and hygiene products to over 30,000 people per year. The pantry provides emergency assistance to those in need and operates with a volunteer staff.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger-El Pasoans Fighting Hunger’s primary objective is to continue to help those facing food insecurity in the community have access to nutritious food while simultaneously seeking ways to improve food access in our community through programs and partnerships.
El Calvario-El Calvario offers tailored service plans and empowers the community through job opportunities and locally sourced ingredients. At El Calvario United Methodist Church, they believe in the power of community to achieve remarkable things.
Immunize El Paso-ProAction offers immunization and prevention-based care, EMS education, and event medical support services. IZEP delivers vaccines to underserved communities and has provided over 900,000 immunizations. ProAction EMS Institute provides various EMS-related courses. ProAction EMS provides event medical support services in El Paso, Las Cruces, and nearby communities.
Trinity Restoration Ministries-TRM helps returning citizens with employment and housing after release. They offer a range of services based on evidence-based research, from pre-release mentoring to post-release housing and employment assistance. Graduates can move into more advanced units or other TRM-managed housing while continuing to receive support services.
Unbound Now: Continuum of Care Programming-Unbound Now fights human trafficking and supports survivors through survivor services, youth prevention, and outreach and training. It provides crisis response, advocacy, and case management, leading local coalitions and task forces, and offering a safe space for vulnerable youth and survivors to heal.
Fort Bend Hope Operating Grant-Fort Bend Hope empowers families through education. It offers after-school and summer reading programs for children and ESL, GED, citizenship, computer, and literacy classes for adults. The goal is to provide education and help our students lead their own lives.
Legal and Support Services for Victims of Abuse-Methodist Justice Ministry (MJM) advocates for victims of family violence, child abuse, and neglect. MJM files lawsuits for protective orders, custody, and divorce judgments, representing about 300 vulnerable clients annually. The team offers counseling services, emergency financial assistance, and connects families with a network of support.
DASH Safe Housing Program: A Place To Thrive-DASH Network is a nonprofit that offers housing, food, and support services to asylum seekers during their work permit wait of 1-3 years. It also provides access to education, legal coordination, transportation, and community resources to prepare residents to rent their own apartment. Over 273 residents have been housed in the program to date.
Amarillo Wesley Community Center- Since 1951, the Amarillo Wesley Community Center (AWCC) has served at-risk individuals of all ages in the Northwest Texas Panhandle. With a focus on affordability and tailored programs, AWCC operates from two campuses, offering a range of services, including childcare, youth programs, mentoring, and mental health support.
Urban Roots-This funding backs Urban Roots' Summer Farm Program (SFP), involving 30 high schoolers in leadership development and food justice advocacy over six weeks. Participants learn farming practices, join community workshops led by food justice scholars, and conclude with community lunches and youth presentations.
Autism Community Network- ACN's Earliest Connections Clinic (ECC) offers early autism support for high-risk children aged 0 to 36 months, providing Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT) before formal diagnosis, challenging norms in South Texas agencies. Led by trained clinicians, including a fully certified master PACT clinician, ECC aims to intervene earlier than traditional approaches.
Café Momentum -This grant aids Café Momentum Academy in educating justice-involved youth with essential technology, including virtual curriculum licensing, individual tablets, and Chromebooks. The flexible curriculum helps learners balance responsibilities, with funds ensuring access to updated technology for both classroom and at-home learning.
Children’s Bereavement Center of the Rio Grande Valley- The Children’s Bereavement Center of the Rio Grande Valley offers free counseling for grieving children and families in Harlingen and McAllen, including individual and group sessions in English and Spanish. They also organize day grief camps and host Grief Education Institutes for school counselors in the Rio Grande Valley.
El Calvario- El Calvario plans to renovate its kitchen to house a commercial kitchen incubator program, meeting increased demand from immigrants and refugees. This expansion provides opportunities for financial stability and self-sufficiency through training and support.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank- EPFH strives to combat hunger by making nutritious food accessible to those facing insecurity. Their main program, Emergency Food Distribution, involves procuring, transporting, and distributing food across the service area through partner pantries, home delivery, and mobile distributions using refrigerated trucks.
FAM Houston- TMF funds will support Shamba Ya Amani's seed-starting initiative, providing a hoop house kit, seeding supplies, and wages for a seed specialist apprentice. This will boost productivity and self-sufficiency, fostering entrepreneurship and empowering future generations through mentorship within the Shamba community.
UpTogether- UpTogether will invest in over 1000 low-income households in Santa Fe County, prioritizing those affected by the pandemic, including predominantly female heads of households with children and the mixed-status and undocumented immigrant community. They'll also support caregivers enrolled in community college, with eligibility criteria varying based on city funding.
Elgin Texas- The project aims to improve literacy in Elgin, particularly for Spanish-speaking children, by launching a Book Bus to distribute free children's books, expanding Spanish-language resources at the Elgin Public Library, and fostering collaboration with Elgin ISD through shared literacy programs.
The Prodigals- Led by worship leaders Vaughn Faison and Gabby Carr, the Prodigals ministry offers diverse elements like cold brew conversations, Pub Theology, and the monthly WANDER worship experience at Karmic Grounds coffee shop, fostering community discussions and serving as a healing space within the church.
Grant Worship Center- Various community outreach programs of the Grant Worship Center will benefit from this grant including the missionary society, young people’s division, lay organization, and the ministry to the homeless.
Greater Garth Chapel - The Neighbor2Neighbor project aims to connect the Greater Garth Chapel AME Church to its surrounding community to create opportunities to share resources and neighborly love.
Gruene United Methodist Church - Welcoming New Neighbors - The "Welcome to The Neighborhood" campaign, launched on November 1st, 2023, hosts holiday meet-and-greet events like community dinners and the Holiday Jingle Jam, facilitated by First Impressions Ambassadors. Additionally, the new Community Garden allows residents to grow produce for personal use and potential donation to the Food Pantry.
New Hope Counseling Services - The New Hope team uses innovative approaches like "wearable tech" to address disruptions in clients' lives, planning to expand the use of digital watches funded by TMF. This empowers individuals to self-monitor and manage anxiety/stress and sleep patterns in real-time, potentially reducing mental health care costs.
Jeremiah Program - The Jeremiah Program in Austin supports single mothers, primarily women of color, in accessing post-secondary education through affordable housing and childcare assistance, emphasizing education and career opportunities for families.
Journey of Faith Humble - The church aims to engage and welcome the surrounding community, making its presence known without expectations. The goal is to collaborate and utilize community resources for the benefit of all.
+ Kindred - +KINDRED hosts weekly Dinner Church, fostering connections among diverse attendees and anchoring their mission of inclusivity and community service in Houston.
Manor United Methodist Church - The grant funds will be used to purchase food for the monthly Meals with Manor and replenish the food pantry throughout 2024, emphasizing healthier options such as fresh fruits, canned meats, and vegetables. This enhances the quality of both meals served and food pantry offerings.
McKinney United Methodist Church - This program engages 75-100 young adults in social justice work, expanding the Go-Fish Ministry to address domestic violence, gun violence, and educational barriers. Through partnerships, it hosts Awareness Day events and mentoring for minority men, impacting over 500 individuals.
McMurry University - McMurry University is committed to providing access to education for first-generation, low-income students despite rising costs, emphasizing the transformative impact of a degree on social mobility, with graduates earning an attractive early career salary.
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church - Dallas Responds runs the Migrant Welcome Center for legal asylum seekers and the Unsheltered Neighbor Ministry, offering vital services to unsheltered neighbors, requiring significant resources.
Owen Chapel AME Church- Evangelism and Social Impact Grant - Owen Chapel A.M.E. Church aims to unite and evangelize Alamogordo's Chihuahuita community by addressing immediate needs within a one-mile radius and hosting community engagement events aligned with their major commissions.
Perkins School of Theology - Perkins School of Theology seeks scholarship aid to attract diverse students, aiming to fully fund Master of Divinity program expenses and address financial gaps, prioritizing support for Asian students.
Redeemed Women - The Closet of Hope program supports low-income women by providing essentials like laundry detergent and personal hygiene items, allowing them to earn assistance through sweat equity hours, promoting empowerment over handouts.
SA Hope Center - SAHC’s Pathways Out of Poverty Program provides tailored service plans addressing clients' unique needs, including a Client-Choice Food Pantry, Mentoring Program, and direct financial assistance, with plans for further expansion in 2024.
Southwestern University - Based Student Scholarships - Southwestern University plans to use the grant to support scholarships for financially needy students in the 2023-2024 academic year, aiming to ensure access to higher education for all backgrounds and income levels, with over 98% of its student body eligible for financial aid.
St. Stephen UMC - Establishing safe spaces and monthly support groups, facilitated by a professional counselor and supported by St. Stephen’s Thrive! ministry, aims to provide mental health care for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, fostering healing and empowering them to reshape their faith narrative positively.
St. Philip's School and Community Center - Aunt Bette's Community Pantry in South Dallas provides food assistance through shopping opportunities twice a month or walk-up assistance, including delivery of fresh produce, meats, and dairy. Expanding to serve more households, it addresses high rates of uninsured individuals and poverty in the newly added zip code 75203.
Texas Wesleyan University - Texas Wesleyan University seeks grant funding from the Texas Methodist Foundation to support need-based undergraduate scholarships, aiming to break multi-generational poverty cycles and empower students pursuing meaningful careers, with the grant expected to provide scholarships to ten students in 2024.
The Gathering United Methodist Church- The Gathering Anna is feeding residents, getting to know them, and engaging in neighboring efforts in Anna, Texas.
Menninger Clinic - The Menninger Clinic's Chaplaincy Internship Program, overseen by Reverend Salvador Del Mundo Jr., provides ministry students with hands-on experience in spiritual counseling and pastoral care at a leading psychiatric institution, emphasizing personal and professional development in spiritual care and pastoral skills.
The Salvation Army - The Texas Methodist Foundation's grant will provide on-site therapy services at The Rathgeber Center for Families, including play therapy, counseling, and "little learners" sessions, aimed at addressing trauma and enhancing family readiness, with the option for families to continue therapy after leaving the shelter.
Life Center Church - Neighbor2Neighbor promotes genuine community engagement through collaboration, embracing collective gifts, and cultivating shared spaces to foster a vibrant, interconnected community that actively contributes to neighbor well-being, striving to #DoLifeTogether.
USA Churches - The New Mexico Parish Community Building Program meets diverse community needs, especially those of the homeless, by providing nourishment, hygiene, and warmth during cold seasons, while also collaborating to offer education, housing, and career opportunities.
Trinity United Methodist Church - Trinity East Open Door Ministry is an outreach ministry of Trinity East UMC. The church is opening its doors wide to welcome new neighbors into the community for connection, service, and fellowship.
Trinity United Methodist Church - The Shalom Series, hosted by Trinity UMC, provides spiritually enriching community events covering topics such as spirituality, mental health, physical well-being, community issues, and intellectual enhancement, featuring a permanent indoor labyrinth and a prayer room for individual meditation.
Unbound Now - Unbound Now's Austin office, established in August 2022, expands its care programming to Lee and Fayette Counties in 2024, supported by a grant from the Texas Methodist Foundation, focusing on survivor advocacy through trust-based relationships, crisis response, and resource connections.
Victory Baptist Church of Dallas - The Neighbor2Neighbor program at First United Methodist Church fosters community relationships through monthly events and trust-building initiatives, aiming to bridge societal fragmentation within a one-mile radius of the church in South Dallas/Fair Park.
Volunteer Healthcare Clinic - The Hypertension Control Project at VHC utilizes a dedicated team of health guides to closely monitor and support patients undergoing treatment, providing tools like blood pressure monitors and ongoing support to empower them to manage hypertension effectively at home.
Wiley University - The Wiley College Student Scholarship program provides $1500 per student to bridge the financial gap for those with family incomes below the poverty threshold, supplementing federal aid and family assistance to cover tuition costs.
AMEC Publishing House- Virtual Grace supports Gen X - WWII (ages 50-100) members grieving aging-related losses compounded by the pandemic. Seniors can engage in a vibrant online community for education, fellowship, prayer, and spiritual development.
Arizona-New Mexico District-The New Mexico Parish Community Building Program focuses on making new neighbors, not just new members. It promotes outreach and community development, serving Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Single Parents, and Young People.
Big Thought-The Creative Solutions program fosters creativity, enhances job skills, and promotes positive self-image and social-emotional development. The program reduces recidivism by empowering youth to create their own performance or visual arts exhibition.
Christian Community Action- Crisis Management Services meet critical needs: rent and utility assistance, client-choice Food Pantry for dignity in poverty. They offer rental aid, application fees, security/utility deposits, counseling, and a self-selection grocery store.
CitySquare Paris- The Neighbor Resource Center offers laundry, showers, meals, and case management. It provides immediate relief and fosters long-term change by helping neighbors achieve their goals through Resource Navigators.
Counseling Paid Forward- PF uses a volunteer team to identify individuals who need counseling. They contract licensed counselors, providing short-term counseling within 24 hours. They also connect clients with resources like employment skills and children's programs.
Fort Bend Hope- Fort Bend Hope offers free ESL, GED, citizenship, computer literacy, and basic literacy programs for adults. They provide an after-school program and summer reading camp for children, with minimal annual registration fee for adults.
Harmony Community Development Corporation- Harmony Housing and Resource Center supports women and girls, providing rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness. Additional support includes transportation, childcare, and payday loan resolution.
Housing Crisis Center- HCC's poverty prevention efforts provide housing programs and services, lifting participants out of homelessness and poverty. Activities integrate employment, financial coaching, income support, and wrap-around services.
Interfaith Family Services- Hope & Horizons provides after-school and summer financial coaching programs for children of parents. Through assessments and educational plans over 30 social and emotional skills are taught through activity-based instruction.
Journey of Faith UMC- The Church Can Happen Anywhere (CCHA) focuses on evangelism through programs such as prison outreach, fitness, and nutrition, basic needs assistance, technology, worship experiences, bridging community needs and spiritual formation.
Lifetime Recovery- Lifetime's Residential Treatment program is an intensive 45-to-90-day program focused on trauma-informed care and addiction recovery. The program includes weekly educational sessions, group activities, and therapy sessions.
Lone Star Justice Alliance- Reimagining Justice for Young People (RJYP) removes barriers for justice-involved youth and emerging adults through record sealing and expunction legal services. LSJA's partner organizations promote economic mobility and reduce recidivism.
McMurry University- The War Hawk Success Plan provides holistic support to every McMurry student, guiding them through their college journey with academic resources, counseling, experiential learning opportunities, and career planning. It aims to break the poverty cycle for first-generation and economically disadvantaged students.
Memorial Assistance Ministries- MAM's Employment Services program supports individuals in finding and keeping well-paying jobs through coaching, workshops, vocational training, and post-placement assistance.
Nehemiah Center, Inc.- The After-school Academic Enrichment Program levels the academic playing field for at-risk children through tutoring, meals, Bible study, cultural enrichment, and comprehensive support for their families.
Project Transformation North Texas- PTNT removes poverty-related obstacles to academic achievement through after-school and summer programs and mentorship, partnering with churches and college student mentors in North Texas.
Rosa es Rojo works to prevent cancer and chronic illness in Hispanic women through culturally relevant health and wellness education offered in Spanish.
Saranam- Saranam offers transitional housing, basic needs, education, vocational coaching, case management, and community support to help families achieve self-sufficiency through intensive case management.
Sharing Life- Basic needs assistance for working low-income families, including food, clothing, rental/utility assistance, workforce training, and financial coaching.
Sheila B. Ministries, Inc.- The 'Grammies' program supports custodial and non-custodial grandparents caring for grandchildren, empowering them to overcome challenges, connect with others, and access available government and nonprofit resources for their specific needs.
Small Places- The Neighborhood Produce Program (NPP) delivers free fresh produce, meat, eggs, and pantry staples to households in need. They prioritize a human-centered approach, simplifying food security without requiring documentation.
Special Reach provides opportunities for special needs youth to enjoy the same activities their peers do while offering respite to their parent
St. Paul's United Methodist, Albuquerque- St. Paul's UMC in Albuquerque, NM, uses Fresh Expressions to connect with people where they are and provide holistic care. This grant will support various ministries like Food Box Distribution, Dinner Church, Recovery Church, and more.
Synergy Wesley Foundation- Synergy Wesley Foundation provides free therapy, spiritual direction, and group work for students. Through individual sessions, reflection, and group activities, students receive comprehensive support for personal growth and faith development.
TCU Wesley Foundation- At TCU Wesley, they provide mental health support and access, spiritual direction, and pastoral care for students. They match students with LPCs, offer funding assistance, and educate them about mental health and Christianity.
The Landing helps survivors of human trafficking recover from trauma to lead productive lives, raise public awareness, and advocate for laws and services to help survivors.
The New Wineskin Initiative trains and mobilizes leaders to build relationships in their neighborhoods, map assets, and support different forms of faith gathering.
The Oikos Institute- Discover and Dream supports BIPOC congregations in Dallas to increase vitality, embrace their call to discipleship, and create social impact. Congregations reclaim their identity, develop plans, and identify resources for community impact with project grants and coaching.
The Restoration Team- TRT's home repair program ensures safe, stable homes by guiding families through every step of the repair process.
The Way Back House- TWB offers comprehensive services throughout the re-entry journey, including in-prison transformation, post-release case management, and personalized support for stability, including housing, healthcare, employment, and spiritual guidance.
UCF Wesley Foundation- The Holistic Being project focuses on spiritual and leadership development, mental health, and conflict resolution to engage students in meaningful conversations and address their needs.
United Campus Ministry at Texas State University, helping young adults explore God's purpose in their lives by actively helping their local neighborhood flourish.
Wesley-Rankin Community Center- The 2023 Scholars Program offers academic support and parent training for children with dyslexia or learning differences. It consists of three 12-week sessions using the SEE curriculum and MSL approach. Wesley-Rankin provides additional tools and resources for families.
100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc. (San Antonio, TX) – Addresses training and education needs of youth through alternative education and workforce programming for at-risk youth 16 and older in San Antonio.
Abara (El Paso, TX) – Responds to needs in the borderlands, including resourcing shelters, and providing respite care for shelter leaders, microenterprise opportunities for migrants, recreation and therapeutic activities for unaccompanied minors, and supporting an immigration para-legal.
Camp Aranzazu (Rockport TX) – Enriches the lives of children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses by providing unique camping, environmental education, and retreat experiences.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth (Fort Worth, TX) – Supports Stay the Course, which improves community persistence and completion rates for low-income students through case management, targeted emergency financial assistance, referrals, and employment services.
Dallas Leadership Foundation (Dallas, TX) – Increases the vitality of low-income communities = working with neighborhoods and partner agencies to help low-income individuals and families secure the skills and resources needed to achieve self-sufficiency.
Dementia Friendly Fort Worth (Fort Worth, TX) – Provides brain engagement and stimulation to improve the overall health of seniors living alone or socially isolated by minimizing anxiety, boredom, depression, and loneliness.
Eight Million Stories, Inc. (Houston, TX) – Transforms the lives of vulnerable youth and young adults (9-21) break a cycle of poverty and imprisonment, through education, skills training, employment and authentic relationships.
El Calvario United Methodist Church (Las Cruces, NM) – Provides temporary shelter for refugees, aiding people with basic needs including meals, transportation to final destinations, and shelter with other humanitarian assistance including social, legal and advocacy services.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (El Paso, TX) – Provides nutritious, healthy food and invests in programs to feed children, seniors, and other vulnerable members of society, making the community stronger and healthier.
FamilyTime Crisis & Counseling Center (Houston, TX) – Offers emergency shelter and nonresidential services for domestic and sexual violence survivors, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, safety planning, counseling, case management, legal referrals, transportation.
Friends of the Elgin Library (Elgin, TX) – Increases internet and computer accessibility for Elgin
community members who are who are homeless, seniors, children, or people with disabilities, while providing opportunities for low income individuals of all ages to build computer skills.
Grant African Methodist Episcopal Worship Center (Austin, TX) – Discovers the needs of the local community through surveys and personal conversation and then implements what needs to be done.
Greater Garth Chapel AME Church (Dallas, TX) – Serves the community weekly with hot meals, fresh fruits and vegetables, home care needs, and many other items while engaging and empowering their neighbors.
Gruene United Methodist Church (New Braunfels, TX) – Serves food and housing needs for insecure and homeless families, children, and individuals in the greater New Braunfels area.
Hope Disaster Recovery (Houston, TX) – Provides basic repairs to restore homes owned by single parents, elderly and/or disabled persons to a sound, secure and healthy condition, as well as addressing economic, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being of the homeowners.
Housing Forward (Dallas, TX) – Uses expertise, partnerships, and resources to lead a system-wide, data-driven strategy to implement an effective homeless response system to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.
Humble Area Assistance Ministries (Houston, TX) – Helps community residents in crisis by providing essential resources to move towards self-sufficiency, focusing primarily on senior adults, partnering with more than thirty covenant partners.
Interfaith Action of Central Texas (Austin, TX) – Following their motto “People of all faiths doing good together,” iACT moves people out of poverty through community service programs, Hands on Housing, and their Refugee Program.
Journey of Faith Church (Humble, TX) – Deepens their connection to their local community, enabling them to better serve the needs of their neighbors.
Lydia Patterson Institute (El Paso, TX) – Provides an environment in which Christian faith, values, and knowledge converge to give students a cross-cultural, academic, and state-of-the-art education, by creating opportunities to develop skills to succeed and transform a changing world.
McMurry University (Abilene, TX) – Supports the McMurry Fund, a highly flexible form of financial support to offset the financial needs of students who still have financial need after other aid is awarded.
Menninger Clinic (Houston, TX) – Supports a Chaplaincy Internship Program for students pursuing ministry-related degrees to learn about chaplaincy services at a nationally ranked psychiatric institution specializing in treating individuals with complex mental illness.
Metrocare Services (Dallas, TX) – Provides a broad array of services including mental health care, primary care centers, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services.
Mission Milby CDC (Houston, TX) – Helps students in the program stay in school, successfully move to the next grade level, and graduate.
Oikos Institute for Social Impact (Dallas, TX) – Helps faith communities and BIPOC institutions harness the power of their assets to be a catalyst for communal transformation and economic mobility, in partnership with seminaries, universities, and foundations.
Perkins School of Theology / SMU (Dallas, TX) – Provides scholarships for students to participate in The Mexican American Program, which prepares church leaders with the knowledge and skills for effective ministry in Spanish-speaking and bilingual contexts and cultures.
Schertz Cibolo Universal City ISD (Schertz, TX) – Provides 15 student/families with $1,000 dollars each to foster improved quality of life, healthy relationships within the family, and an becoming an active and engaged member of the community.
South Oak Cliff "Nu Soul of the South" Band Booster Club (Dallas, TX) – Serves as a financial ambassador that aides the band with improving higher education opportunities and overall music awareness.
Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX) – Provides scholarships ensuring that students from all backgrounds and income levels who wish to pursue their higher education at the University have a variety of financial opportunities to pursue their educational goals.
St. Luke Community UMC (Dallas, TX) – Supports mental health and wellness through education, training, and resources that aid in destigmatizing mental illness for those of all ages in the St. Luke community.
Thanks-Giving Foundation (Dallas, TX) – Provides meeting supplies and small stipends for participants to share their lived experience and expertise on their neighborhood in a series of asset-based inquiry convenings for neighborhoods across Dallas.
The Hope Center (Spring Branch, TX ) – Helps a ministry known primarily for its Food Pantry, Thrift Store and Financial Assistance programs, support individuals and families in hard financial seasons, while enhancing their dignity and self-sustainability.
The United Methodist Church of the Disciple (DeSoto, TX) – Deepens relationships with their neighbors to come alongside the transformative work they are doing (or aspire to do) as collaborative partners.
Urban Enrichment Institute (Houston, TX) – Empowers its community by supporting young men in becoming responsible and productive members of their families and communities, breaking the cycle of gang violence, drug abuse, scholastic underachievement and incarceration.
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) (Galveston, TX) – Supports programs that incorporate diabetes prevention and self-management in clinical care while systematically identifying and addressing social, economic, and mental well-being needs.
Wiley College (Marshall, TX) – Provides scholarships to new and incoming students to a premier HBCU liberal arts institution, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, with an intentional focus on social good and leadership.
Agape Resource & Assistance Center, Inc. (Plano, TX) - Provides housing and transformational services to homeless women & children to empower them to move from crisis and poverty to fulfilling self-sustaining lives.
Aldersgate Church (Lubbock, TX) - Engage unchurched and de-churched individuals by starting fresh expressions of church among already existing communities. start 20 Fresh Expressions of church by the year 2030.
Arlington Urban Ministries (Arlington, TX)- Providing utility and rent assistance, supportive or intensive case management, and additional services to neighbors in financial crisis.
Austin Youth & Community Farm, Inc., dba Urban Roots (Austin, TX) - Works to create a just food system that provides equitable access to nutritious, affordable, culturally appropriate food.
Candlelighters of the El Paso Area, Inc. (El Paso, TX) - Alleviate the isolation, pain, and confusion many families feel at the time their child is diagnosed with cancer.
CitySquare Paris TX (Paris, TX) - Continues to fight the causes and effects of poverty through service, advocacy, and friendship.
Counseling Paid Forward (Sugar Land, TX)- Exists to provide behavioral and mental health counseling to adults, adolescents and children otherwise unable to afford the care.
Cy-Hope Inc. (Cypress, TX) - Strengthens families and communities by establishing deep, consistent relationships through Hope Centers in underserved neighborhoods and a mobile STEM bus.
Dallas Bethlehem Center (Dallas, TX) - Outreach programs are focused in the areas of weekly food distribution and early Head Start educational programming.
Dallas Furniture Bank (Dallas, TX) - Provides household furniture that meets basic living standards to individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness or to others who are in need.
Dementia Friendly Fort Worth (Fort Worth, TX) - Exists to create a community that honors, values, supports, and includes people living with dementia.
Denton County Friends of the Family (Denton, TX)- Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling for adults, children and adolescents, legal services and transitional housing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (El Paso, TX) - Combats the hunger crisis in their region by strategically procuring and distributing nutritious food through community partners.
FAM Houston (Houston, TX) - Working for justice by building empowered community among refugees, immigrants, and local Houstonians through practices of hospitality, mutuality, storytelling and inclusivity.
FUMC Dallas (Dallas, TX) - Collaborative afterschool violin program at Casa View Elementary serving low-income students of color.
FUMC Georgetown(Georgetown, TX) - The Getsemani Center improves the conditions of children and families living in poverty through programs and services that provide systemic changes and quantifiable educational outcomes.
FUMC McAllen (McAllen, TX) - Enlaces is a Spanish-language worship service that will meet in a “third space” in our community, that is to a say, a place where people outside the church are already comfortable.
Floresville UMC (Floresville, TX) - Pioneering Digital Spaces is a project which will benefit Floresville UMC and other neighboring UMC congregations as they seek to reach the mission field beyond the walls of the local church.
Forest Forward (Dallas, TX) - Partners with the community to drive equitable development, economic mobility, and improve outcomes for children, residents, and families of the South Dallas community.
Golden Age Home (Lockhart, TX) - Dedicated to serving individuals requiring assisted living supports through the promotion of independence & enhancement of their quality of life.HACA Scholarship Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Austin Pathways (Austin, TX)- Engage youth residing in subsidized housing who are in primary or secondary education to promote academic and personal potential.
Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas (Dallas, TX) - Works to address the root causes of poverty in the North Texas region by supporting low to moderate income individuals and families as they work to create a financially, emotionally, and nutritionally secure future for themselves and their loved ones.
Journey of Faith UMC (Humble, TX) - The Church Can Happen Anywhere (CCHA) initiative is a new, innovative approach to evangelism for Journey of Faith (JOF).
Justice for All Immigrants (Houston, TX) - The Survivors Assistance Project provides comprehensive legal services to immigrant victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and sex trafficking victims, who cannot afford legal representation.
Magdalena Ministries, Inc (San Antonio, TX)- Serves women and their children experiencing family violence and facing homelessness.
McKinney Memorial UMC (McKinney, TX) - The “Go Fish” Program will target mostly Millennials and Gen-Zers (age 18-35) along with their kids who aren’t otherwise involved in church or who are post-church.
Memorial Assistance Ministries (Houston, TX) - Creates opportunities for families to become stable and empowered through education, personal resource development, and assistance.
Mercy Street, Inc. (Dallas, TX) – Exists to cultivate mutually-transforming relationships with inner-city youth through Christian mentorship.
Metrocrest Services, Inc. (Farmers Branch, TX) - Provides programs for individuals, families, and seniors that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, and Dallas in Denton County.
New Hope Housing, Inc. (Houston, TX) – Helping people mend their lives by providing affordable, beautiful housing with services.
Project Transformation North Texas (Dallas, TX) - Transform communities by engaging children, college-age young adults, and churches in purposeful relationships.
The Restoration Team (Houston, TX) - Home repair ministry.
Saranam (Albuquerque, NM) - Empowers families to end their homelessness and poverty through housing, education and supportive communities.
Sharing Life (Mesquite, TX)- Strives to end hunger and poverty by demonstrating compassion to those in need through food, clothing, financial resources, and educational programs.
Small Steps Nurturing Center (Houston, TX) - Comprehensive, high-quality early childhood education program that prepares children living in poverty for success in elementary school and life.
St. Luke's UMC - Gethsemane Campus (Houston, TX) - SpeakUp Gulfton is a cohort-based, hybrid ESL program. Utilizing Burlington English, a licensed program for English language acquisition, newcomers to the United States will engage in online and in-person instruction.
St. Paul's UMC(Albuquerque, NM) – Outreach to forty-five daycare families to develop relationships and Dinner Church, where food boxes are distributed once a month during our Drive-Thru Dinner Church.
Synergy Wesley Foundation (Richardson, TX) - A diverse and inclusive campus ministry.
Texas Ramp Project (Richardson, TX) - Establish regional wheelchair ramp-building programs across Texas.
Traffick911 (Addison, TX) - Exists with the sole purpose of freeing youth from sex trafficking by building trust-based relationships.
UCF Wesley Foundation (Corsicana, TX) - The Christian Leadership Center equips students to address 21st-century challenges through their faith, theological education, and vocational discernment.
University of Houston College of Nursing (Houston, TX) – Provides primary care services for people who have limited or intermittent access to health care in a traditional setting because they lack health insurance, have limited ability to pay, or are experiencing homelessness.
Upper Room Heights (Houston, TX) - Creating a full online discipleship pathway for adults, youth and children.
The Way Back House (Richardson, TX) - The mission of The Way Back is to provide re-entry services to formerly incarcerated individuals in North Texas, so they may change the trajectory of their lives and participate in society with the tools and skills to be successful.
Wesley-Rankin Community Center (Dallas, TX) - Identifies and bridges gaps in education, health, and skills development by providing multigenerational programs that empower families to access their full potential.
Whitby Road Alliance DBA Providence Place (San Antonio, TX) - Multi-purpose programming to various populations, including adult survivors of complex trauma, women facing an unplanned pregnancy, families with children under the age of three and children, and youth in foster care.
Youth and Family Alliance dba LifeWorks (Austin, TX)- Youth services organization that provides comprehensive housing, counseling, workforce, and education services.
Wiley College - Marshall, TX
Texas Wesleyan University - Fort Worth, TX
Huston-Tillotson University - Austin, TX
FUMC Mart JAM - Mart, TX
McMurry University - Abilene, TX
Missional Wisdom Foundation - Southlake, TX
Rio Texas Conference - San Antonio, TX
Southwestern University - Georgetown, TX
Perkins School of Theology - Dallas, TX
Dallas Bethlehem Center - Dallas, TX
Friends of the Elgin Library - Elgin, TX
El Calvario United Methodist Church - Las Cruces, TX
Chrysalis Consulting Center for Clergy - Albuquerque, NM
Agape - Plano, TX
Attack Poverty - Stafford, TX
Cafe Momentum - Dallas, TX
CitySquare Paris - Paris, TX
Ciudad Nueva Community Outreach - El Paso, TX
Christian Community Action (CCA) - Lewisville, TX
Dallas Bethlehem Center - Dallas, TX
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank - El Paso, TX
Faith UMC Childcare Program
FUMC - Getsemani Center - Georgetown, TX
FUMC Dallas - Dallas, TX
Golden Age Home - Lockhart, TX
Hesed House of Wharton - Wharton, TX
Houston: reVision - Houston, TX
Iconoclast Artists - Houston, TX
Interfaith Family Services - Dallas, TX
JFON El Paso - El Paso, TX
Katy Cares, Inc - Katy, TX
McCurdy Ministries - Espinola, NM
McMurry University - Abilene, TX
Mercy Street/Chapelwood UMC - Houston, TX
Methodist Justice Ministry - Fort Worth, TX
Mission Central Metroplex, Inc. - Hurst, TX
Mission of Mercy Inc. - Corpus Christi, TX
Mission Milby - Houston, TX
Missional Wisdom Foundation - Southlake, TX
Neighbors in Action - Houston, TX
New Hope Housing - Houston, TX
Project Transformation - Dallas, TX
Wilke Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern College - Winfield, KS
Hill Country Medical Ministries dba Samaritan Health Ministries - Leander, TX
Saranam - Albuquerque, NM
The New Wineskin Initiative - Leander, TX
University of Houston/St. Paul's Nursing
Volunteer Healthcare Clinic - Austin, TX
Wesley Community Center - Houston, TX
Wesley-Rankin Community Center - Houston, TX
Wilkinson Center - Dallas, TX
Youth and Family Alliance dba LifeWorks - Austin, TX
GBGM Advance Special for Congo (Long Endowment)