Allen Community Outreach
ACO: Rebuilding Lives in Allen, Fairview and Lucas by providing emergency assistance for families and individuals. Rebuilding lives, one family at a time . Like building blocks, rebuilding the lives of a family takes many blocks, each carefully laid to build a foundation. The loss of employment, a family illness and unpaid bills can all cause a family to break down and create a feeling of helplessness. Help obtaining the skills to rebuild lives is available at Allen Community Outreach. Opened in 1985, Allen Community Outreach (ACO) has helped families living in Allen, Fairview and Lucas to rebuild their lives through the many services provided. ACO is a non-profit organization, funded in part by Collin County United Way, an affiliate of United Way Metropolitan Dallas. The majority of funding for the agency comes from local, individual donations and fund raising activities.
Assistance Center of Collin County
The Assistance Center serves Collin County by responding to people in crisis.
We provide emergency shelter, clothing, food, and access to medicine and medical services for county residents.
The agency is a primary intake service and qualifier for many local, state and federal organizations.
The Center qualifies residents for services, and helps them find the social services they need to resolve a crisis.
Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc.
Since 1891, Catholic Charities of Dallas has put into action the Gospel mandate to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, and care for the sick. From humble beginnings as an orphanage in Oak Cliff the southern sector of Dallas Catholic Charities now serves more than 50,000 people annually, regardless of race, age, gender, disability, national origin, or religious belief. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church to serve each other, our services extend the ministries of parishes throughout the distinct and diverse communities of the Diocese of Dallas, Texas:
Fulfilling the gospel mandate of welcoming strangers, supporting the weak, serving those in need and celebrating the gifts of every individual and family;
Sharing the joy of service by treating every person with respect, dignity, patience and compassion;
Enhancing the quality of life for all families and empowering individuals and families to become more self-sufficient;
Providing tools and resources to help individuals and families live as productive and responsible members of the community;
Calling the community of faith and the community at large to participate in its work through volunteerism, financial support and advocacy.
Collin County Economic Development Corporation
The Collin County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that is the cornerstone of the community committed to enriching and transforming the lives of those living in Collin County through economic positioning, social awareness, entrepreneurial training and educational enhancement.
The CCEDC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation established by Pastor W.L. Stafford, Sr. in 2006 to make a major impact on the socio-economic position of people and communities.
The vision of the CCEDC is to equip, elevate and empower individuals and families in order to develop more effective communities that will bridge the gap between the fortunate and the economically challenged.
Community Life Line
For most of us, life is a fairly even flow of obligations, punctuated by the occasional unexpected event. But, for some and it could easily be someone we know- the unexpected becomes overwhelming. Illness, separation, job loss, family crisis: events that make getting from point A to point B impossible without assistance. Thats when Community Lifeline Center steps in: assisting local residents manage short term crises and navigate their way back to self-sufficiency. This assistance ranges from financial help rent, utilities, food, gas cards- to medical or prescription assistance, counsel, job search training, credit and budget counseling and advocacy. Community Lifeline Center also promotes special projects throughout the year such as collecting and distributing school supplies and holiday meals. Community Lifeline Center exists because a community stands tallest when it kneels to offer a helping hand.
Community Services INC 808 S College St., STE 203, McKinney, TX 75069, phone: (214) 585-0885
Helping Hope Inc.
Helping Hope, Inc. helps you while you in return help the community. We change lives through job placement, training, and support. Helping Hope, Inc. intervenes in times of tragedy and crisis situations, one day at a time.
Our Programs:
Love 365
Adopt a Family Program
Job Placement and Guidance
Serving teens, seniors, & people with disabilities through the multiple phases of job development
Lean On Me
Short Term Resolution Program
Volunteer Opportunity Bank
Giving back to your community
Samaritan Inn
The Samaritan Inn is more than just a place to spend the night. It is a holistic program that teaches self-sufficiency and life skills. To assist the needs of individuals and families before, during, and after a homeless situation, The Samaritan Inn provides interactive, in-house programs for its residents and graduates. Those with special needs are referred to additional programs and resources available within the community to help during their crisis.
