From the grand opening in 2012 to the present, UTH's reach has grown exponentially reaching 300 members per week. UTH currently has two locations (one in Frisco and one in Denton). Its core programs are designed to provide social opportunities, social exposure, and real life experiences to increase social awareness, emotional regulation, respect for others, and teamwork skills. This is accomplished through 3 co-ed programs for grades K-5th; 3 co-ed programs for teens in grades 6th-12th; 2 programs for female teens only in grades 6th-12th; and 3 co-ed programs for 18+. In 2020 UTH opened a suite of Transitional aged programs to specifically assist those 18+ gain financial literacy, career advancement, social status, emotional stability, and an opportunity to live independently away from their parents. UTH continues to support the family system through parent consultation; advocacy and collaboration with a member's school; and family and individual therapies.
Since 2012, UTH members have gone on to build many relationships, often making friends and feeling like they fit in for the first time. Many have graduated and are now attending vocational programs and also college courses. Those that have reached high school or young adult age have secured entry level jobs and are able to hold their job placements. Those that stay in the UTH programs for at least a year grow in independence, personal motivation and accountability, and learn to demonstrate coping skills needed to move forward in relationships. Our newest suite of 18+ programs: Basic Living Skills, Transitional and Pre-Transitional Housing programs have allowed our members to gain financial literacy, career advancement, social status, and emotional stability along with confidence to live on their own.
United Through HOPE needs are two fold. The first goal is to continue to move away from an all volunteer based staffing model and pay our wonderful staff a living wage. The second goal is to provide additional programming for all ages because of increased social needs! United Through Hope would like to bring back the Pre-K programming and programming for those in K-2nd that were offered prior to 2020 when the Covid Pandemic shut that portion down.
Each year the need becomes greater for opportunities to socialize! United Through HOPE has been providing all day Saturday events since its inception. This past year, due to your generosity, we were able to continue summer programming (Thursday and Friday weekly day programs and every Sunday afternoon programs). We were also able to continue offering during the school year 1 to 2 times a month of Sunday programming and continued 3x a month Friday night programming for our teen girls.
UTH has existed for the past 12 years (15 if you count the 3 years before becoming a non profit) as an all volunteer based staffing agency. This past year though to retain our two lead staff, Dr. Harrier and Ms. Thatcher, United Through Hope begin paying both for the hours of work they do to support the programs, behind the scenes along with in person. At this time United Through Hope is working to balance keeping costs the same for clients (yes, not raising meetup costs!) while balancing working costs. UTH has expanded and continues to provide services primarily through extensive generosity of dedicated volunteers.
The mission of United Through HOPE (UTH) is to build strong leaders by focusing on the social skills, metacognitive skills, and soft skills necessary to foster resiliency, independence, and a sense of belonging. UTH believes that all individuals, regardless of disability or circumstance, have the opportunity to become strong leaders when provided with the correct support system and with support beginning in early childhood and continuing through the lifespan. The mission expanded to include transition aged, with the recent grand opening of our suite of Transitional programs including the Transitional Housing program for adults 18 and older who have high functioning social skills but still need support, guidance, and leadership to launch into the next phase of their life.
Funding for staff to continue extra programming for more social opportunities!!! Every $5,000 raised provides 1 half day of social opportunities EVERY week of the year!
General donations of items like beyblades and games that foster communication and fun!
United Through HOPE is a small 501c3 nonprofit with a 2023 total revenue of $150,000 of which $130,000 was spent on building and program expenses in 2023 (using all volunteers, no staff were paid for their time). To remain fiscally responsible the remaining was saved to offset identified 2024 transition to paid staffing, material needs, and/or unexpected events that might happen in 2024 (like another pandemic or higher program and building expenses due to expected inflation).
Organization name
United Through Hope
Causes
Mental and Behavioral Health
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas, Tarrant, Rockwall, Parker, Kaufman, Grayson, Ellis, Denton, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Native American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
503 Bolivar St.