Since 1909, United Community Centers has been guided by Christian principles to serve and empower those in need. Today, we carry that legacy forward by empowering learners and strengthening families through literacy-rich early childcare, food pantries, and family resource events.
That legacy now lives on across four neighborhood centers: Bethlehem, Polytechnic, Wesley, and now Maren Grove. Together, 52% of Pre-K–7th grade students in our Literacy Program achieve on-grade reading levels, more than double the rate of local schools we serve.
This year, we're proud to welcome Maren Grove Early Learning Center as our newest site, our first new center in over 50 years. Located in a community with limited access to quality early childhood education, Maren Grove brings Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 programming to families who need it most, extending the same literacy-rich foundation that has shaped our work since the beginning. Check out our custom tab to learn more about Maren Grove and our early childcare programming.
We reach over 15,000 people annually across our programs. For generations, we've been making an impact on Fort Worth families, and we plan to continue doing so for generations to come.
UCC has served Fort Worth neighborhoods for over 115 years, building trusted community partnerships. As one of the city’s oldest nonprofits, it remains committed to its mission: “Guided by Christian Principles, we serve and empower those in need.”
Through programs that deliver measurable results for children and families, UCC strengthens lives and fosters a more resilient Fort Worth.
• $25 🚌 A week of transportation from school to one of our centers for a child
• $50 ⛽ Fills the tank on one of our four minibuses
• $100 🍽️ Provides 25 hot meals and snacks for children in our programs
• $250 📚 Funds 5 weeks of literacy support for one child
• $500 🚸 Sends an entire class on a field trip
• $1,000 📖 Funds 20 weeks of literacy support for one child
• $4,000 🛒 Provides 10,000 lbs of groceries to families facing food insecurity
United Community Centers serves families across Fort Worth, and we welcome everyone who walks through our doors. Our neighbors come from different backgrounds, races, ages, and life circumstances, and that diversity strengthens the work we do.
Guided by Christian principles, we believe every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and a place at the table. We work to make sure our staff, volunteers, and leadership reflect the communities we serve, and that everyone we work with, from families in our programs to donors and partners, is treated with respect.
Organization name
United Community Centers
Tax id (EIN)
23-7122922
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
3900 Meadowbrook Drive Suite 122