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:
• English Language Acquisition /ESL Classes
• Pathway to Citizenship Classes
• High School Equivalency/GED Preparation classes
• Computer classes for senior citizens to keep them connected with family and friends
• Computer classes for persons returning to the workforce
• Resume' Building
• Clothes for job interviews/work
• Food assistance
• Clothing and basic needs for those experiencing homelessness
Our Impact Last Year
- Students that met the required classroom hours increased their skill levels more than 4 levels.
What Our Clients Are Saying
There is stress, but to be able to set a positive example for my 3 children makes it all worthwhile. They saw dad had a goal and I achieved my goal. I showed my children I could walk proudly down the aisle to receive my diploma for their future. I was not afraid to work hard to accomplish my goal and I was determined to be successful."
-Hector, GED Graduate
"We are in survival mode with our food situation. We are very thankful that Water From The Rock has been a blessing for us to help us a few times a year with food. We are believers in Christ and we know that Christ and His people help. We pray that one day we will be able to give back to society ourselves. We are very grateful for the help from Water From The Rock." - Mr. and Mrs. Brittain
"Hi I’m Val. I’m from the Arlington Life Shelter and I came to Water From The Rock to get clothes for my job interview. Water From The Rock dressed me for success and made me feel like I already got the job. I’m so grateful! All praises to the most high, I’m ready."
"I needed clothes for my new job at the University of Texas in Arlington, and Water From The Rock gave me three outfits to wear until I received my first paycheck. Head to toe, I have my earrings, dress, necklace, and fabulous shoes to get me started. A big thank you to all of you who made it happen."
The mission of Water From The Rock is to empower low to moderate income individuals to break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy through an array of services - High School Equivalency/GED preparation, English as a Second Language classes, computer literacy classes, food assistance, and clothing for job interviews, work and emergencies - aimed at helping them achieve self-sufficiency.
There is a need for financial donations to help us stock our food pantry. We always need tax deductible financial donations to help students pay for the practice High School Equivalency/GED exam and the actual High School Equivalency/GED examination. An additional commercial refrigerator and commercial freezer for the food pantry would help us increase our capacity to receive more food donations. Tax deductible donations would help us purchase books and supplies for our literacy classes.
We are an equal opportunity organization. Our commitment to equality and inclusion is one of the guiding forces that helps move us forward. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to succeed. We embrace the practice of equality and inclusion for all individuals and the community we serve.
Organization name
Water From the Rock
Causes
Hunger, Food Access & Nutrition, Social Services
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
402 N.L.Robinson Drive