Education
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Texas matches adult role models with a child in an at- risk situation. The volunteer gives his or her time to provide support, guidance, friendship and fun.
www.bbbstx.org
Boy Scouts - Longhorn Council
- The Boy Scouts of America- Longhorn council provide outdoor adventure and camping programs that develops character and gives citizenship training for youth ages 6- 18.
www.longhorncouncil.org
Communities in Schools of North Texas
- Communities in Schools of North Texas provides dropout prevention services to “at risk” students in schools across Denton County. These services help students pass their classes, be promoted to the next grade, and graduate high school.
www.cisnt.org
Denton Christian Preschool
- Denton Christian School provides developmentally appropriate early education to educationally at risk children at ages of 3 and 4. They serve children of diverse backgrounds and offer rides to and from school, nutritious snack and lunch each day, medical and diagnostic screenings and parent education.
www.dentoncps.org
Denton City County Day School
- Denton City County Day School is a child development program for low income families for children ages 2 to 5 years old.
Fred Moore Day Nursery School
- The Fred Moore Day Nursery School provides children with the educational and social skills needed to thrive in a public school setting. Their services includes curriculum that allows children to learn while they play, guidance and understanding focusing on the child’s need, and three nutritious meals.
www.fredmooredaynursery.com
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
- Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas helps girls build character and skills needed to be a success in the real world.
www.gsnetx.org/
Reading and Radio Resource
- Reading and Radio Resource provides recorded books and radio programming for individuals who are unable to read printed material due to vision loss or other impairment.
www.readingresource.org
Income
The Arc of Denton County
- The Arc of Denton County provides program services in education, advocacy, family support and recreation for adults and children with disabilities.
www.arcofdentoncounty.org/
HOPE, Inc.
- HOPE, Inc provides transitional housing and life skill assistance through a case management approach, life skills and budget assistance, community referral, financial assistance with rent or mortgage for up to one month, and housing counseling for those facing eviction or foreclosure.
Interfaith Ministries
- Interfaith Ministries provides assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions and medical supplies, adult and child eye exams and eye glasses, transportation, school supplies for children and assistance with obtaining vital records.
www.ifmdenton.org
Pilot Point Goodfellows
- Pilot Point Goodfellows provides assistance with food, clothing, prescriptions and utilities.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
- The Retired and Senior Volunteer program is a program where adults 55 and over address community needs by volunteering at non- profit agencies, governmental entities and health care facilities. RSVP is a major partner in United Way of Denton County’s Financial Stability/VITA program.
www.rsvpserves.org
Health
Ann’s Haven VNA
- Ann’s Haven VNA provides care for those diagnosed with terminal illnesses giving symptom management and support to their families. They also provide traditional home health services with specialized programs in cardiac, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and vital stem.
www.vnatexas.org
Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County
- The Children’s Advocacy Center provides forensic interviews of child abuse victims, assistance with filing Crime Victim Compensation Claims, referrals to other agencies, extended assessments for law enforcement cases, court preparation and court accompaniment, and a counseling program.
www.cacdc.org
Child Study Center
- The Child Study Center provides diagnosis and treatment services to children who have, or are at risk for developmental disabilities, related behavioral and emotional problems.
www.cscfw.org
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
- Volunteer court appointed special advocates work one-on-one with children who have been removed from their homes by Child Protective Services. These advocates act as investigator, representative, case monitor, mediator and as a broker of information and resources for the child they are representing.
- www.casadenton.org
Day Stay for Adults
- Day Stay for Adults gives respite for family caregivers, medical supervision, provides stimulating and fun activities, well balanced meals and snacks, assistance with personal care needs, administration of prescribed medications, nursing assessment and physical ordered treatments, and socialization.
www.daystay.org
Denton County Friends of the Family
- Denton County Friends of the Family provides a safe shelter for individuals who are victims of relationship violence, a crisis line, relationship violence recovery, sexual assault recovery services, child and adolescent programs, family services and programs in community education, violence intervention and prevention, and an outreach advocacy thrift store.
www.dcfof.org
Health Services of North Texas
- Serving HIV+ persons with primary medical care, counseling support groups, food pantry, transportation, assistance with rent, utilities, prescription and health insurance, client advocacy, case management and buddy/companion services.
www.healthntx.org
SPAN
- The Special Programs for Aging Needs provides meals on wheels, transportation, family caregiver support, emergency response program and benefits counseling.
www.span-transit.org
SW Diabetic Foundation- Camp Sweeney
- The Southwestern Diabetic Foundation provides a camp atmosphere to help boys and girls ages 6 to 18 learn how to manage their diabetes to alleviate short term and long term complications.
www.campsweeney.org