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Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization is dedicated to inspiring and empowering underserved teens in Fort Worth, TX through the transformative power of theatre arts to teach creative expression opposed to juvenile crime. We provide innovative free year-round out-of-school-time enrichment programs and opportunities to address the critical social challenges youth face. Founded in 2015, we serve as a beacon of mentorship and guidance, enriching the lives of our youth while reducing juvenile crime and violence in our community. We are dedicated to fostering creativity, building self-confidence, expanding cultural awareness, and promoting teamwork in supportive and inclusive environments. Committed to far more than arts enrichment, Maroon 9 paves the way for many rewarding career opportunities and ensures young people can envision and achieve a bright future beyond their high school years. Through dynamic productions, educational workshops, and community engagement, we strive to cultivate a generation of confident and expressive individuals who contribute positively to our community and beyond.
Maroon 9 enriches the lives of underserved teens in Fort Worth through engaging after-school and summer programs in Theatre Arts and Life Skills, fostering a safe, creative, and empowered path beyond their high school years.
- Teaching Artist & Workshop Presenter Fees
- Program Staff Salaries
- Program & Educational Field Trip Expenses
- Stage Play Production Supplies (Costumes, Set Building, Props)
- Meals & Snacks
- Program Activities
- Program Marketing & Promotion
At Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization we are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment where every young person, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other identity, feels valued, respected, and empowered.
Our Commitment to Equity
We recognize that systemic inequalities and historical injustices have disproportionately affected marginalized communities, including the youth we serve. As an organization dedicated to the growth and well-being of all young people, we are committed to confronting these barriers and fostering an environment where equity is not only an ideal but a practiced reality.
Organization name
Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization
Causes
Arts & Humanities, Education - K-12, Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
PO BOX 330643