Summary
Organization name
Impact Communities
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Navarro, Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
201 Ferris Ave.Waxahachie, TX 75165
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YOUTH IN DALLAS, NAVARRO & ELLIS COUNTIES ARE BEARING THE BRUNT OF OUR SEVERE FUNDING CUTS!
With an 88-year legacy, Impact Communities is a CRUCIAL non-profit organization serving Dallas and Navarro counties. Despite being designated the 2023 Texas Prevention Organization of the Year by HHSC, the funding they have granted us for 20+ years has been cut by a staggering 60 percent.
As a result of this substantial funding cut, 60 percent of at-risk students will no longer receive our services, and their parents will no longer participate in positive alternative activities. These activities are designed to educate adults about what their students are learning, how they're growing in awareness of their resiliency and worth, and how the adults can continue teaching them at home.
Despite our severe loss of operating funds and staff cuts, the Impact Communities team, including you and your family, is resilient and nimble.
For instance, not long after receiving the devastating news about funding, our Impact Navarro Coalition, in partnership with the city, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Corsicana's first ever Sensory Playground. What started as an idea quickly turned into a coalition action plan that was supported by many community partners. Thank you to everyone who helped make the community's dream a reality!
Groundbreaking: Impact Communities Sensory Playground
Safe Haven Baby Box Installation
We also hosted a blessing of the first Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in Corsicana. A Safe Haven Baby Box is a designated location where parents can anonymously and safely leave an infant they are unable or unwilling to care for. The process involves opening the box's secure door, placing the baby inside, and then closing the door. Once the door is shut, a sensor alerts authorities to retrieve the baby. These boxes aim to prevent unsafe abandonment and ensure that infants are placed in proper care, following legal protocols.
We want to continue this work and many more projects. But frankly, without funding, we won't be able to. Due to the severe cut, we will lose the ability to convene stakeholders who understand prevention and advocate for it regularly in Dallas and Navarro counties.
We have a lofty goal of raising $75,000 by the end of the year. Rest assured any donation you make will stay within your county. We know how important that is for you.
Without your funding, fewer youth will be supported with our programs.
Do you think we can risk it?
Youth prevention programs are designed to address the following significant needs within our communities:
- 30 percent of high school students report using alcohol in the past year
- 20 percent of high school students report smoking marijuana in the past year
- 21 percent of high school students say they used any illicit drug in the past year
- 14 percent of 11th graders reported using e-cigarettes in the past year
- 20 percent of students think about suicide “often or a lot”
To remind you, a child's brain is not fully developed until the middle 20s, so any substance ingested is detrimental to healthy brain growth.
We believe the risk is too high and hope that you agree. Please support our youth by making a donation today! Thank you.
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Mission
Our mission is to ignite communities to work together to protect and strengthen the resiliency of our youth.
Everything we are, do, and believe is to create environments for young people to build a strong belief in themselves and to increase the skills and support needed to make excellent life choices and grow into healthy adults.
Needs
In addition to to providing more literacy gardens on school campuses, we need your help with:
1. Funds to development additional programs around building resiliency, since providing our youth with good physical and mental health is imperative,
2. Day-to-day general operating funds to help offset the cost of our programs.
3. Adding new board members with fresh ideas and creative spirits who are willing to serve with expertise in the following areas: finance, public relations, fundraising and human resources.
Equity Statement
At Impact Communities, we’re on a mission to change the world for the better. Central to our mission is the belief that diversity and inclusion are catalysts for meaningful change. We advocate for equality, justice, and equity in all our initiatives. Together, we’re making strides toward a more inclusive society where everyone’s rights are protected, and everyone’s voice is heard.
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Organization Data
Waxahachie, TX 75165