Water From the Rock

Water From The Rock (WFTR) has provided social services in the Arlington, Texas community since November 1999. Water From The Rock started from humble beginnings, operating out of a garage with one staff member.  The initial focus of the organization was to help low-and-moderate-income women make a successful transition into the workforce by providing them with clothing for job interviews.  WFTR has now evolved into a multi-service organization that assists individuals seventeen (17) years and above, at no cost, to increase their ability to achieve self-sufficiency.   

Water From The Rock meets low-and-moderate income individuals and families at their point of need and assists with services and resources that will help them overcome and remove barriers they may have at the moment. We recognize that individuals and families are faced with a variety of challenges, from putting food on the table, paying utilities, to unemployment, resulting in diverse needs that can be addressed only by a variety of critical programs and services. It is our mission to connect the most vulnerable individuals to the training, education, and support services they need to set them on a path to achieving self-sufficiency.  The services we provide are:  

• Food assistance, which includes a drive through food pantry and food delivery for seniors and individuals who cannot access our  drive through pantry.

• Food and basic needs for those experiencing homelessness

• Adult literacy classes-ESL and High School Equivalency

• Clothes for job interviews/work

Our Impact Last Year

• 750 individuals received access to services.
• 4,719 duplicated households received food assistance, benefiting 10,045 individuals.
• 207,134 pounds of food were distributed to individuals and families, equating to 172,612 meals.
• 2,740 food bags were distributed to individuals experiencing homelessness. 
• Implemented home food delivery services for seniors, chronically ill individuals, disabled individuals, and those without transportation to access our drive-through pantry.
• 38 clients received professional clothing for job interview and work.
• 11 adult learners strengthened their literacy skills that will open new doors for themselves and their families. 

 What Our Clients Are Saying

It is good to know there are people who care about the elderly. The food that Water From The Rock brings us helps so much. It helps us keep a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables and some meats so we can have protein.  It's the emotional thing of knowing that they care.  I want to thank them so much.   -Linda      

******************

“I want to thank Water From The Rock for everything they do. They give out abundantly. They are a blessing. They blessed us like a hundredfold; pushed down shaken up and overflowing . Today they even gave us a gift card. Which is wow, above and beyond, so I am very thankful. I needed this and a lot of other people need it. It’s just a huge blessing to have somebody that cares that much and help people in need. I like to pray that they get blessed back in return, a hundredfold. Thanks to all the people involved in this ministry and outreach and God bless you all.” -Wayne

*******************

"It means a lot that Water From The Rock delivers food to my house because I have migraines and congestive heart failure.  I

 struggle to get to places in my wheelchair to get food and sometimes I fall and I can't get up.  I appreciate that Water From The

 Rock offered to deliver food  to me.  It means a lot to me.  So I thank Water From The Rock." - Client from The Magnolia

********************

Marsha had been residing at the Arlington Life Shelter.  She finally secured a job to start her journey toward self-sufficiency but needed special footwear for her new position.  She was referred to Water From The Rock for assistance and we wer**e able to help her.   Marsha expressed her gratitude, saying, "I had been out of work for a year,  When I finally found a job, they required  steel-toed boots to start.  I was referred to Water From The Rock for help.  I got the only pair of boots they had, and it felt like they were just for me.  Along with the boots, I also received clothing to help me begin my new job.  I am thankful to Water From The Rock for their support." -Marsha