The Wright Cause Urban Youth Conservation (TWCUYC) is a grassroots nonprofit rooted in lived experience and community care. Our mission is to embolden marginalized and vulnerable communities, with a focus on youth, through housing stability, education, community engagement, and advocacy.
We understand the challenges that come with being underserved, under-resourced, and overlooked. Many of our staff and volunteers are Credible Messengers who carry the lived experience of overcoming systemic barriers, and they use that experience to guide and uplift others.
TWCUYC provides transitional housing, workforce development, mentorship, and community programs that reduce stigma, build confidence, and open pathways to opportunity. We believe every young person deserves a safe place to grow, leaders who see their potential, and real opportunities to thrive.
Rooted in community and focused on real change, we are working to create safer, healthier, and stronger futures across North Texas and beyond.
Our mission is to embolden marginalized communities through housing stability, education, community engagement, and advocacy. By providing critical support and resources, we aim to uplift those impacted by systemic barriers and give them the tools to lead resilient lives.
At The Wright Cause Urban Youth Conservation (TWCUYC), we envision a world where individuals from marginalized communities thrive through opportunities that promote housing stability, education, and advocacy. Our programs are designed to dismantle barriers and create pathways for sustained empowerment and community engagement.
At TWCUYC, every resource we receive goes directly toward creating real, lasting change for marginalized and vulnerable communities. To keep our programs strong and accessible, we rely on community support to meet essential needs — from keeping our transitional housing open and stocked with basics, to providing transportation so participants can get to work, school, or medical care. We also need funding for guest speakers, technology, advocacy materials, and the behind-the-scenes capacity that allows us to serve more people effectively. Your contribution helps us meet these needs and continue walking alongside individuals on their journey from surviving to thriving.
To make this transformation possible, we need:
Our Organizational Needs
• Program Funding – Support for our four core programs: Resilience Rising, EmpowerED for Life, One Hour Infinite Impact, and Advocacy & Restorative Practices.
• Housing Support – Funding to cover rent, utilities, furnishings, and maintenance for our transitional and emergency housing.
• Transportation – Reliable transportation for participants to attend appointments, job interviews, classes, and advocacy events.
• Technology & Equipment – Laptops, tablets, and software to support program delivery, advocacy work, and participant skill-building.
• Guest Speaker & Trainer Stipends – Compensation for experts and mentors who bring valuable knowledge to our programs.
• Basic Needs Assistance – Hygiene items, groceries, work attire, and other essentials for participants in crisis.
• Outreach & Advocacy Resources – Materials for campaigns, events, and educational initiatives to amplify community voices.
• Capacity Building – Funding for staffing, volunteer coordination, and organizational infrastructure to sustain and grow our impact.
• Fundraising & Event Support – Costs for hosting community events that are free, resource-rich, and welcoming to all.
At TWCUYC, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment is one where all employees, clients, donors, board members, and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in all our departments, programs, and worksites. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
We’re committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire nonprofit sector and maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment.
Organization name
Wright Cause Urban Youth Conservation
other names
TWCUYC
Causes
Housing, Shelter & Homelessness
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
539 W COMMERCE ST STE 2241