Minor Things originated to serve Youth living in Poverty. We are Here to assist with the essentials for striving in society.
Rather it's mentally, physically or emotionally; We aim to prepare the Youth for a good life ahead.
Donations provided will go towards Peer Counseling, Financial Literacy Workshops, Food Banks, Toy/Book and/or Clothing drives. Assistance with School Supplies & Hygiene Products.
With Your trust & donation and our community outreach, Love & persistence we're hoping to prevent Teen Suicide, Homicide, Teen Pregnancy, Homelessness, Poverty, Runaways/Missing Children, Juvenile Detention, Imprisonment, Drug abuse and/or Drug overdose.
We plan to make a drastic change in these children's lives that will last a lifetime.
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At Minor Things, we are dedicated to serving the Youth in Underprivileged & Underserved neighborhoods.
By providing Hope in the form of Peer Counseling, Financial Literacy Workshops, Food Banks, Toy/Book Drive, Clothing/Personal Care. Assistance with School Supplies, Hygiene Products, and a variety of field trips and educational experiences for an inspiring change of scenery that provokes positive changes in lifestyle and opportunity.
Through supporting and educating communities, our ultimate goal is to prevent Teen Suicide, Homicide, Teen Pregnancy, Homelessness, Poverty, Runaways/Missing Children, Juvenile Detention, Imprisonment, Drug abuse and/or Drug overdose.
Clothing donations. School supplies. Gift cards. Event space/ buildings to host events Vehicles; such as busses to transport children. Volunteers for events. Food items. Hygiene/personal care Products, Any donations such as cash/check will be used to purchase these things listed above.
At Minor Things, the organization is dedicated to creating a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both within its structure and in the communities it serves. Minor Things believes that a commitment to DEI is essential to achieving its mission and fostering a just and equitable society.
Definitions:
* **Diversity** as the embrace of varied backgrounds, experiences, and identities among staff, board, volunteers, and the people served. This includes, but is not limited to, differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, socioeconomic status, and national origin.
* **Equity** as the proactive and ongoing process of ensuring fair access to opportunities and resources for all, dismantling systemic barriers and addressing historical and ongoing injustices that create disparities.
* **Inclusion** as fostering a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to fully participate, contribute, and thrive within the organization and the broader community.
The commitment to DEI is woven into the fabric of Minor Things and guides its work in the following ways:
* **Organizational Culture:** Minor Things strives to cultivate a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and has a sense of belonging, and it actively works to address and eliminate discrimination, bias, and harassment of any kind.
* **Programs and Services:** Programs and services are designed and delivered to be culturally competent, accessible, and address the specific needs of diverse communities, ensuring that efforts reach and benefit all individuals equitably.
* **Leadership and Governance:** Minor Things is committed to fostering diversity in its leadership, including its board of directors and staff, ensuring diverse perspectives are included in decision-making processes.
* **Accountability and Continuing fairness in all of our actions
View our current participation opportunities.
In-Person Volunteering
Volunteer back to school event
Dallas
Organization name
Minor Things
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Hunt, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hood, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Hispanic or Latinx, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
PO BOX 741703