At Positive Alternatives, we create and implement unique initiatives that equip young people to be successful at achieving their goals and empower them to make a difference in our community. We are a small organization, making a big impact in our youth's lives.
A few of our initiatives include: Entrepreneurs Showcase (entrepreneurship discovery and training); Summer Reading with A Twist; Positive Behaviors In School (our anti-bullying initiative); Reading for Understanding (our reading comprehension initiative); and Let's Get Lit...A Reading Experience.
Our Life Skills initiatives include: Financial Education; College Readiness; Landing That Job/Career (resume building; interviewing skills, and apprenticeship program).
Equipping Youth For Success!
We are dedicated to providing educational opportunities and experiences to children, youth, and families, empowering and equipping them to make a positive impact on their families, communities, and the world.
Our Vision: We envision every child, regardless of their economic background, having access to the opportunities and tools they need to receive a quality education, achieve success, and positively impact their community and the world.
We are looking for local business owners who are willing to give of their time and talent to work with our youth entrepreneurs.
We need financial institutions to facilitate workshops for our youth.
We need books to distribute to our students during our literacy programs
We need funding to keep our programs running.
At Positive Alternatives, equity is more than a value—it is a guiding principle that shapes our mission, programs, and relationships. We recognize the profound and persistent inequities that exist in our society, and we understand that authentic change requires intentional action. This equity statement supports our unwavering commitment to advancing equity, fostering inclusion, and creating a just environment for all those we serve, work with, and represent.
We envision a world where every individual—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, age, socioeconomic status, or any other aspect of identity—has fair and equitable access to opportunities, resources, and the power to shape their future. We believe that equity is foundational to the creation of resilient, thriving communities and is a core driver of social progress.
Organization name
Positive Alternatives
Causes
Education - K-12
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
475 E FM 1382, #703