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Cynthia Mickens Ministries, Inc. (CMM) was founded in 2002 to "provide the tools and resources to help individuals live the life they were created to live."
Accomplishments to Date:
Since its founding in 2002, CMM has delivered measurable, mission-aligned results:
Property & Campus Assets: Acquired nearly five acres in the City of Hutchins, including a multi-purpose facility, two 2-bedroom homes, and a church.
Board Leadership: Built a diverse, engaged 10-member Board of Directors spanning multiple ethnic backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Community Partnerships: Cultivated strong relationships with civic leaders, business owners, and residents who actively champion CMM’s vision.
Volunteer Engine: Mobilized a robust volunteer corps that powers programs and events across the campus.
PathWay to Purpose® Impact: Designed and copyrighted the PathWay to Purpose® Course—now with 550+ graduates; 38% have launched businesses and 18% are operating them as ongoing ventures.
Youth Development: Created Path~Way to Purpose® for Youth and a free Summer STEAM & Feeding Camp serving children ages 6–14.
Strategic Collaborations: Partnered with Let the Beat Build, STEM Excellence, Young STEM Professionals, Black to the Lab, Frost Bank, and ChristArts Ministries for youth programming; and with North Texas Food Bank, Convoy of Hope, CrossRoads Community Outreach, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for food security and hands-on gardening education.
Housing Initiative: Secured pro bono architectural renderings and cost estimates for a phased 100-unit townhome development; prepared two 2-bedroom homes for shared housing for single mothers with children.
Organizational Capacity: Implemented an organization and staffing plan and engaged a nonprofit consulting firm to align operations with best practices and build a durable programmatic, operational, and financial infrastructure.
Our Needs:
To expand our capacity to serve, Cynthia Mickens Ministries, Inc. is advancing The PATH in Hutchins—a master plan featuring 32 housing units and a three-level multipurpose building that will provide wrap-around services and retail/incubator space for startups and small businesses. We are seeking $150,000 to underwrite master-plan and pre-development costs and to sustain and enhance our existing programs. Your investment will grow our residential housing program and increase the number of women, youths, families, and seniors we can support.
Cynthia Mickens Ministries (CMM), Inc.—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Hutchins, Texas—exists to transform lives to transform communities. We support residents in communities facing substantial socioeconomic obstacles across southern Dallas County, including Dallas, Lancaster, Seagoville, Ferris, and Wilmer.
Our services span a continuum of care:
Residential Housing Assistance for single mothers with children.
Food Security Initiatives, including regular community food giveaways.
Youth Enrichment, featuring a free Summer STEAM & Feeding Camp for children ages 6–14.
Community Garden & Education, where families learn and practice nutrition and gardening skills.
Together, these programs strengthen families, stabilize households, and build healthier, more resilient communities.
CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES, INC.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Adopted by the Board of Directors on January 1, 2018
Cynthia Mickens Ministries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and organization. We do not discriminate and take affirmative action measures to prevent discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Cynthia Mickens Ministries, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to hiring and firing staff, selecting volunteers and vendors, and providing services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff members, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. We are a company that values diversity. As required by law, Cynthia Mickens Ministries, Inc. attempts to collect information from its applicants as the EEOC requires to record certain information as part of the Affirmative Action Program. Results will only be used for research and statistical purposes regarding Affirmative Action and the EEOC. All results will be kept confidential.
View our current participation opportunities.
In-Person Volunteering
Community Garden Helper
Cynthia Mickens Ministries, Inc.
In-Person Volunteering
North Texas Giving Day Reception
Cynthia Mickens Ministries, Inc.
September 18, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Organization name
Cynthia Mickens Ministries, Inc.
Causes
Education - STEM, Hunger & Food Access, Housing, Shelter & Homelessness
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
302 West Palestine Street