United Through Hope

https://unitedthroughhope.org/

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United Through HOPE NEEDS help to get back on its feet after the City of Denton's storm drain system overflowed during the flash flood on June 3, 2025 and sent 3-4 ft of water into the Denton site's building located at 503 Bolivar St., Denton, TX 76201 and also submerged the two vehicles we park at the building (2016 15 passenger Ford Transit and the 2009 Ford Flex).  As a result of the flash flood and resulting sewer water both vehicles were deemed TOTALED and insurance payout did not cover the cost of replacing either of them.  As a result of the flooding and 3-4 ft of water entering the building, the entire building UTH uses for its social programming had to undergo water remediation (removal by Serve Pro of all standing water, removal of all drywall, all fixtures, cabinetry, etc.).  The flooding waters were so powerful it ripped off the wooden stairs that are located at various points around the building for safe entry and exit.  The insurance is not going to cover all the renovations needed.  It also does not cover the storage of all contents, cleaning of all contents, or the lost revenue.  The insurance does not cover the fact UTH is still responsible to pay monthly mortgage fees for the building along with utilities (water, electric, gas) that have monthly base rates, even if you are hardly using them.  

UTH has existed for the past 13 years (16 if you count the 3 years before becoming a non profit). However, at this time because the Denton building is non operational programs have been reduced, relocated, or have caps on how many can participate.  This is resulting in a loss of 85% of the gross revenue UTH needs each month to pay bills and also a significant loss to the community for social opportunities.

Needed help to cover costs are as follows and climbing each day

$900 for the running boards to put on the van so members can safely enter and exit the vehicle.

$500 per month POD storage for the buildings contents (payments started in June 2025 and will continue until contents can be moved back into the building which will not happen in either July or August)

$4500 to clean the contents that were submerged by the sewer water entering the building

5500 in insurance deductibles

$3000 each month to mortgage costs and utilities despite not being able to use the building for programming. (payments started in June 2025 and will continue until the building will be fully renovated which will not happen in either July or August).

$52,000 to renovate building and do water mitigation that was NOT covered by insurance.

$20,000 loss of a vehicle.

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.