WHO ARE WE:
To You From Us is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to develop and support children and families in underserved communities. Our vision is to equip marginalized communities in becoming self-sufficient, resilient, and resourceful through STEM: Service, Training, Education and Mentoring. We believe in fostering a sense of unity, compassion and empowerment through our various programs and initiatives.
WHAT WE DO:
We provide educational programs, workshops, trainings, mentorship and community service opportunities to support the academic, financial and personal growth in children and families. Our holistic approach is designed to foster a sense of unity, compassion, and empowerment, creating a safe and vibrant space for everyone.
OUR PROGRAMS:
Your support directly fuels our life-changing programs that are designed to meet the unique needs of our community:
Youth Leadership: An engaging environment where young people develop essential life skills, including public speaking, problem-solving and team-building, to become confident community leaders. We empower youth to lead with confidence, serve their community and build the skills needed for lifelong success.
STEAM & Entrepreneurship: Equips youth to innovate, create and lead by combining technical skills with entrepreneurial training for real-world success. This comprehensive approach builds skills that foster independence, break cycles of poverty and drive lasting community impact.
Financial Education: Teaches youth how to master crucial money skills needed to build a secure and successful future. Through interactive learning, youth build confidence and smart habits that can protect them from financial pitfalls, empower independence and help break cycles of poverty before they begin.
Cooking Class: Provides hands-on culinary training in kitchen safety and food prep, creating unforgettable meals and memories. Our class helps with building confidence, reducing food insecurity and fostering long-term self-sufficiency.
Art Club: Allows youth to unleash their creativity in a safe space and turn imagination into their next masterpiece. Through artistic exploration, youth gain tools for resilience, emotional well-being and potential career opportunities to help break cycles of poverty.
Hope Horizon Mentorship: A program designed to provide comprehensive academic support, life skills training and workforce development to uplift disadvantaged youth. We act as a beacon of hope, providing a nurturing environment where every young person can realize their full potential.
Our mission is helping children and families living in marginalized communities with resources to break cycles of poverty and become self-sufficient through STEM: Service, Training, Education and Mentoring.
TYFU has accomplished a great deal through volunteers, partnerships, donated resources, and community support.
Since 2021, more than $517,000 in combined cash and in-kind support has helped fuel our work. Much of that support, however, has been donated goods, services, supplies, and other in-kind resources, not unrestricted cash available to operate and grow our programs.
With a growing program budget, sustainable funding is essential if we are going to serve children and families consistently and not just when resources happen to be available.
We want to be ready when a parent says:
“I want something more for my child.”
When a young person needs somewhere positive to belong.
When a student needs opportunities beyond the classroom.
When a child needs a mentor, technology, life skills, a creative outlet, or career exposure.
And when a parent says:
“My child is struggling. I need help before things get worse.”
We want to be able to say YES.
WHAT YOUR GIFT HELPS MAKE POSSIBLE
$25 — EQUIP
Books, journals, educational supplies, and program materials.
$50 — EXPERIENCE
Hands-on leadership, STEAM, creative arts, financial education, or life-skills experiences.
$100 — DEVELOP
Mentoring, leadership development, life skills, and youth support.
$250 — ENGAGE
Multiple Academy experiences that provide exposure, learning, and positive connections.
$500 — REACH
Structured group programming, materials, and facilitated learning.
$1,000 — STRENGTHEN
Sustained Academy programming, mentoring, family engagement, participant support, and evaluation.
$2,500+ — BUILD & EXPAND
Helps strengthen Academy cohorts and the facilitators, curriculum, materials, evaluation, coordination, and infrastructure behind them.
Giving examples represent the types of services and resources donations help make possible. Actual use may vary based on participant needs, program priorities, available funding, and in-kind resources.
YOUR SUPPORT CAN GO BEYOND A DONATION
Our needs also include volunteer mentors and facilitators, in-kind program space, a passenger van, laptops and tablets, school supplies, STEAM and art materials, and storage and transportation equipment.
Whether you give, volunteer, sponsor an Academy, provide resources, or become a community partner, there is a place for you in this work.
HELP US SAY YES.
Not every child needs intervention.
Every child needs opportunity.
Some need a mentor.
Some need a creative outlet.
Some need life skills.
Some need career exposure.
Some need technology.
Some need somewhere positive to belong.
Some need support before a challenge becomes a crisis.
And some simply need one door to open.
Your gift can help open it.
This North Texas Giving Day, help To You From Us say YES to more children, more opportunities, and more possibilities.
GIVE • GIVE MONTHLY • SPONSOR AN ACADEMY • PARTNER • VOLUNTEER
OUR COMMITMENT
At To You From Us, equity means working to ensure children and families have opportunities to thrive regardless of their background, zip code, or circumstances.
We recognize that not everyone starts at the same place, so we focus on removing barriers, creating access, and meeting people where they are. Guided by real experiences and deep community roots, we offer programs that reflect the needs, voices, and strengths of those we serve. Equity isn’t just a principle, it’s the foundation of how we lead, serve, and uplift our community, because opportunity should not be reserved for those who can afford it.
Organization name
To You From Us
Tax id (EIN)
87-0912295
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
150 E. 1st Street