Since 2010:
- 7,838 Families received a complete Thanksgiving meal
- 2,325 Families received health care services
- 1,623 Families received low cost fresh food for healthy living
- 896 Children received support services (college prep, mentoring, summer camp, and counseling)
- 239 Individuals (unemployed or underemployed) received job coaching and resume writing)
The mission of AFFECT, Inc. is to be the leader in affecting positive changes in the lives of those living in Dallas and Collin counties, and surrounding areas. We will empower and inspire members of the community by providing resources, consulting services, and training to continuously improve communities in Texas. AFFECT's long term vision is to be a community where everyone's basic needs are met. We will provide resources, consulting and training to empower all individuals.
AFFECT, Inc. needs your support to help us reach more individuals in Dallas and Collin County. Our yearly programs consist of a Free Summer Academic Program (i.e., Summer Camp), Marriage and Pre-marital Counseling, Fall Festival, Single Parent Symposium and 2,000 Turkey and Basket Giveaway. In September of 2013 we were able to open a Fresh Food Market that sold fresh fruits and vegetables at a reduced price in order to help promote a healthier eating lifestyle. However, in 2018 the Fresh Food Stand had to close. With your support our goal is to reopen the Fresh Food Stand in November 2022. Your support will help us reach out and assist more people within the communities we serve.
Other Items Needed Include:
Volunteers - to pass out Turkey's and Help with Summer Camp (must pass background check)
Can Goods (i.e., green beans, corn, etc.)
Teachers for Summer Camp
Freezer Truck
Commercial Refrigerators
AFFECT, Inc. centers equity as one of its organizational values. Equity to us means that all people — regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, zip code, health and ability status, or any other consideration — have equal and inviolable dignity, value, and opportunity to participate justly, fairly, and fully in all dimensions of civic and economic life to prosper and to reach their full potential.
Organization name
AFFECT, Inc
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
2600 Lawrence Street