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The Rees-Jones Foundation2018 Summary of Grants

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About the Foundation 4

Jan & Trevor Rees-Jones 5

Areas of Giving 6

President’s Letter 8

Community Benefit Grants 12

Human Services Grants 14

International Grants 26

Mental Health Grants 30

Youth Development Grants 34

Table of Contents

Founded in 2006 by Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, The Rees-Jones Foundation is a private foundation that works with non-profit organizations, primarily in North Texas, to serve others and improve their quality of life and life circumstances in tangible ways.

The vision of The Rees-Jones Foundation is that the love of Christ is experienced in tangible ways by those in our community who are disadvantaged or who are suffering spiritually, physically, or emotionally.

The mission of the Foundation is to serve God by serving others, sharing His resources in ways that provide opportunities for the disadvantaged, relief for the suffering, and encouragement in the growth and well-being of children and families in our community.

About the Foundation

After practicing oil and gas reorganization law, Trevor Rees-Jones entered the oil and gas business in 1984 as an independent involved in exploration and production. In 1994 he founded Chief Oil & Gas, which was an early operator in the development of the Barnett Shale field in North Texas and the Ma

cellus Shale in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Jan and Trevor established The Rees-Jones Foundation in 2006 out of proceeds from the sale of an entrepreneur-ial business enterprise and a conviction that God had blessed them as custodians of His resources. For Jan and Trevor the premise of the Foundation is straight forward: serve God by serving others, and in the process enable others to experience the love of Christ in very tangible ways.

Over the past 10 years, Jan and Trevor have guided the Foundation to be a leader in advocating for the children of North Texas, especially those who have been abused or neglected; working for the welfare of animals; and expanding the footprint of the Foundation’s giving to include international opportunities and constituents. Their continuing desire is for the Foundation to be a catalyst for hope and renewed opportunity among those that it serves.

Jan & Trevor Rees-Jones

The Foundation works to defend the welfare of children suffering from abuse or neglect, afford relief to those facing mental health challenges, provide youth with opportunities for enrichment and character development, encourage healthy families and communities, enhance the lives of children, youth, and

families dealing with disabilities, and promote the humane treatment of companion animals.

The Foundation accomplishes its purpose primarily by partnering with the North Texas community of non-prof-it organizations through focused and relational philanthropy in the following areas of giving:

COMMUNITY BENEFITHUMAN SERVICESMENTAL HEALTHYOUTH DEVELOPMENT

In addition, by invitation the Foundation considers requests from Christian non-profit organizations working internationally in the Foundation’s areas of giving.

Areas of Giving

Community BenefitThe Foundation selectively supports efforts that enhance the quality of life of North Texas residents, especially initiatives that help economically underserved communities. The Foundation also funds leading animal welfare organizations that are a resource to the community and promote the ethical and humane treatment of compan-ion animals.

Human ServicesThe Foundation supports efforts to break the harmful cycle of poverty and abuse, and develop stability and wholeness in peoples’ lives. This includes alleviating conditions that are harmful for families or place children at risk of maltreatment. A priority for the Foundation is protecting children and youth who have been abused or neglected and are in need of substitute care or adoption. The Foundation also supports programs that improve conditions for children and youth who deal with physical disabilities.

InternationalThe Foundation selectively supports a portfolio of international projects. These projects range from surgeries for youth with injuries and disabilities, to water projects for remote communities impacted by insufficient resources, to justice initiatives for families impacted by bonded labor and forced prostitution. International grants are con-sidered by invitation only.

Mental HealthThe Foundation supports mental health services in the community that include increasing access to mental health care through counseling, therapy, and treatment, particularly for children and youth. The Foundation also funds efforts that enrich the lives of people who are living with mental illnesses or disorders by providing educa-tion, enrichment, and greater awareness.

Youth DevelopmentThe Foundation supports organizations that cultivate youth character and personal responsibility by providing intellectually and socially enriching experiences. With a focus on underserved youth, the Foundation is particu-larly interested in funding efforts that expand children’s scope of opportunity and experience through education, mentoring, camping, and formative experiences.

How do we as a Christian organization navigate in a world characterized by political, social and eco-nomic division and disparity, where seemingly everyman’s chief end is the advancement of self and self-preservation? Our world makes idols out of wealth, power, social standing, education, respect,

health, appearance, personal pleasure and even patriotism. When they don’t provide satisfaction, and ultimately they never do, we are left with feelings of anger, bitterness, fear, helplessness and despair. It is the nature of life in a fallen world.

Our Lord came into just such a world, defining a new radical world view that elevates others over self, service over power, individuals over institutions, selflessness and sacrifice over self-interest and comfort; a world view summarized in love that was wholly other-focused. Jesus lived this life. He loved us and commanded us to love others in the same way. How much did he love us? Enough to die for us, and that is good news!

So where do we fit into this world we live in? We want to be part of a world where those who have time and resources use them to improve the lives of others, not out of some sense of religious or social or political obliga-tion, or out of a desire for personal benefit, but out of love; love for our Lord manifested in love for our neigh-bors, responding to the good news that while we were still lost, Christ gave everything for us.

It is refreshing to find partners who love the people they serve in this way. We supported many in 2018 and all are valued partners. As examples, I want to highlight several.

Today, we all have a greater awareness about people fleeing violence, oppression and poverty and seeking a better life in our country. We may not be as aware, however, that many of these people have come through established programs, often after years of waiting and with few belongings and little means of support. They are welcome in

President’s Letter

our communities but the day-to-day challenges they face are enormous. Fortunately, some have chosen to reach out to these new arrivals and offer assistance. This is the story of Kaitlyn and Cameron Mullens, a young couple who realized 13 years ago that they were living among refugees from all over the world who had moved to Texas in search of safer and more secure lives. They needed food, clothing, places to live, furniture, jobs, childcare and English language tutoring. They also needed friends and a sense of community. Out of this realization the Mullenses began For the Nations Refugee Outreach, and through this organization, they have brought resources, time, attention and love to these families in need. More than 7,000 people have been served to date. It took courage, hard work, sacrifice and a willingness to take risk, but most of all it took a willingness to give of them-selves to lift up and love these new neighbors. Another challenge we face is the absence of opportunities for youth living in low income urban neighborhoods to develop skills that will further their growth, optimism and desire to be productive contributing members of their communities. So, in 2018 we decided to try something new. We created an internship program that gave some of these youth jobs for the summer with organizations that were investing in their communities. Behind Every Door, Dallas Leadership Foundation, For the Nations Refugee Outreach and Voice of Hope each were able to employ high school and college-aged youth to work in their respective programs. Each organization added valuable summer staff and each intern received the opportunity to work, earn money and develop important workplace skills that will serve them well when they complete their education; all desirable goals in themselves. But importantly, these partner organizations poured time, energy and love into these young people, deepening their relationships while offering valuable life lessons on work and service to others.

One final example. Many families across our city have been blessed with children who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. These children bring to their families joy and love that enrich all family members.

There are educational opportunities available for these children and we as a Foundation have been privileged to support many over the years. But a challenge remains; how to continue to care for these children and provide ongoing educational and enrichment activities as they grow to become adults and age out of the educational institutions that have been available. One of our new partners is committed to addressing this challenge. My Possibilities in Plano has been engaged in preparing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for work, recreation and independent living that will enable them to flourish and continue to bless their families and communities. Why? Because they are loved and bring love to those around them. There is a profound selfless-ness exhibited by those working in this organization.

We can be lured into the same debates and traps that the world so often brings our way, or we can choose to follow the example of our Lord, who without compromising who he was, gave himself completely for our sake, asking only that we receive his love and in returning that love, extend ourselves out to those around us. We are convinced that He offers the better way. We choose love.

Thornton Hardie, President

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my dis-ciples, if you love one another. ”

John 13:34-35.

ORGANIZATION & GRANT DESCRIPTION GRANT YEAR LOCATION NEW 2018 PAID 2018 BALANCE

Community Benefit

Advocates for Community Transformation 2018 Dallas, Texas $75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support programming that empowers and disciples inner-city residents through legal advocacy to seek resolution to crime-ridden and hazardous properties in their neighborhoods.

Amon Carter Museum of American Art 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$10,000 $10,000 $0

Funding for general operations of the museum.

Bridge Steps 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $50,000 $0

Multi-year funding to support the operations of The Bridge which serves the homeless population in Dallas with shelter and support services.

Communities Foundation of Texas 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support North Texas Giving Day in 2018.

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity 2018 Dallas, Texas $250,000 $250,000 $0

Funding to support A Brush with Kindness which provides exterior repairs for homes of vulnerable families.

Dallas Coalition of Spay Neuter Providers 2017 Dallas, Texas $10,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

Multi-year funding to support the provision of free spay and neuter services in Southern Dallas through a collaboration of providers, with the goal of eliminating the problem of loose dogs in the community.

Dream Park 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$60,000 $60,000 $0

Funding toward the construction of an inclusive playground in Fort Worth where children of all abilities can interact and play together.


Early Matters Dallas - DISD EC Infrastructure Fund of The Dallas Foundation

2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support the DISD Early Childhood Infrastructure project which promotes enrollment in pre-kindergarten instruction.

Fund For Animals, Inc. 2018 Gaithersburg, Maryland

$275,000 $0 $275,000

Funding to support Phase II of construction of the Big Cat Habitat.

Operation Kindness 2017 Carrollton, Texas

$0 $1,500,000 $0

Funding toward the "Build. Save. Love: Creating Hope for Homeless Pets" capital campaign which will enhance capacity to serve animals in need of adoption.

Richardson East Rotary Foundation 2018 Richardson, Texas

$50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding toward the construction of an inclusive playground at Cotton-wood Park in Richardson, Texas.

Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter 2018 Weatherford, Texas

$500,000 $0 $500,000

Funding to support construction of the Medical and Treatment Center which will serve rescued animals.


Human Services

ACH Child and Family Services 2017 Fort Worth, Texas

$0 $2,000,000 $0

Multi-year funding to support foster care redesign in Region 3b, includ-ing buildout of the Training Center for Excellence and increased thera-peutic placements for foster children.

ACH Child and Family Services 2017 Fort Worth, Texas

$0 $1,500,000 $0

Funding toward building a residential treatment center in Fort Worth.

Achieve 2018 Dallas, Texas $25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding to support the Vocational Adjustment Training program which serves high school students with intellectual disabilities with life and job skills.

Advocates for Special People 2018 Arlington, Texas

$30,000 $30,000 $0

Funding to support the Special Connexion program which supports individuals with intellectual disabilities with recreational, educational, and social programming.

Arlington Life Shelter 2018 Arlington, Texas

$100,000 $0 $100,000

Funding toward the capital campaign to expand and enhance shelter space for children and their families.

Arthritis Foundation, Inc., The 2018 Dallas, Texas $10,000 $10,000 $0

Funding to support the Kids Get Arthritis Too Program which serves children with juvenile arthritis and their families in North Texas.

AVANCE- Dallas, Inc. 2018 Dallas, Texas $70,000 $0 $70,000

Funding for the Parent-Child Education Program which provides early childhood education and home visiting programming for parents.


Azleway, Inc. 2018 Tyler, Texas $35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding for organization wide Trust-Based Relational Intervention train-ing.

Baylor Health Care System Foundation 2018 Dallas, Texas $150,000 $150,000 $0

Funding to support the training of assistance dogs which are matched with children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

Brother Bill's Helping Hand 2018 Dallas, Texas $35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding for youth programs focusing on physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of children.

Bryan's House 2018 Dallas, Texas $115,000 $115,000 $0

Funding to support the Early Childhood Education program which provides therapies and academic development programming for children with chronic health problems.

Buckner Children & Family Services, Inc. 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $110,000 $140,000

Multi-year funding to support and expand Buckner's therapeutic foster care for high needs children and kinship foster care programs.

Cafe Momentum 2018 Dallas, Texas $65,000 $65,000 $0

Funding toward the Community Services Center which will be used by Cafe Momentum interns as a relaxation center and a connection to services that they may need.

Cafe Momentum 2018 Dallas, Texas $35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding to support a hospitality/food service internship and mentorship program for youth released from the juvenile justice system.

CASA of Tarrant County 2017 Fort Worth, Texas

$0 $125,000 $0

Funding to support expanded capacity to serve child victims of abuse and neglect in Tarrant County with a CASA advocate.

CASA-Hope for Children, Inc. 2018 Weatherford, Texas

$35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding for the Collaborative Family Engagement Program which builds a strong network of support and nurtures meaningful relationships for children in substitute care.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc. 2017 Fort Worth, Texas

$0 $50,000 $0

Funding to support the Children's Assessment Center which provides shelter and wraparound services to children while they wait to be placed in a foster home.

Child Care Group 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $100,000 $0

Funding to support the Born Learning Parent Engagement program which provides evidence-based home-visiting programming to at-risk parents.

Child Poverty Action Lab 2018 Dallas, Texas $300,000 $150,000 $150,000

Multi-year funding to support backbone organizational capacity to ad-dress poverty in Dallas County.

Child Study Center 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support the Children's Care Fund which provides subsidized medical care for children who have a full range of complex developmen-tal disabilities.

Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County 2018 Lewisville, Texas

$200,000 $200,000 $0

Funding toward the expansion of facilities in Denton which will serve more children who have experienced abuse with forensic and therapeutic services.

Christ's Haven for Children 2018 Keller, Texas $35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding for residential Campus Care Program and Trauma-Informed Services that serve children who are in substitute care.



City House 2018 Plano, Texas $60,000 $60,000 $0

Funding toward renovations of the Youth Outreach and Resource Center which serves homeless youth.

CitySquare 2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $0 $100,000

Funding for the start-up costs for the TRAC Drop-in Center at AFter8 to Educate which will serve homeless youth.

Clayton Dabney Foundation 2018 Dallas, Texas $45,000 $45,000 $0

Funding for the Medicine of the Heart program which facilitates the end-of-life wishes of youth.

Community Hospice Of Texas 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding for hospice services provided through the Little Dove Program.

Community Storehouse 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$40,000 $40,000 $0

Funding to support the Weekend Snack Packs and Summer Lunch Boxes programs that support families and children facing food insecurity.

Dallas CASA 2018 Dallas, Texas $53,000 $0 $53,000

Funding for Praesidum children protection training for CASA volunteer supervisors and staff.

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $400,000 $0

Multi-year funding to support advocacy, forensic, and therapeutic ser-vices provided to youth who are victims of abuse.

Dallas Leadership Foundation 2018 Dallas, Texas $8,000 $8,000 $0

Funding for Christmas gifts for children.

Dallas Life 2018 Dallas, Texas $250,000 $0 $250,000

Funding to support renovations to a new child day care center.


Dallas Life 2018 Dallas, Texas $3,000 $3,000 $0


Denton County Friends of the Family 2018 Denton, Texas $2,000 $2,000 $0


Family Compass 2018 Dallas, Texas $165,000 $165,000 $0

Funding to support evidence-based family visitation programming pro-vided to families at risk of abuse or neglect.

Family Gateway, Inc. 2018 Dallas, Texas $4,000 $4,000 $0


Family Place, The 2018 Dallas, Texas $4,000 $4,000 $0


First3Years 2018 Addison, Texas

$75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support the Safe Babies Court Model which seeks to improve the safety, permanency, and well-being of infants and toddlers in the child welfare system.

Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. 2018 Arlington, Texas

$500,000 $0 $500,000

Funding to support the capital campaign for Green Oaks Life Prep cam-pus which will serve youth with intellectual disabilities.

H.E.R.O.E.S. 2018 Richardson, Texas

$30,000 $30,000 $0

Funding to support the expansion of education and life skills services to individuals with disabilities.

Helping Restore Ability 2018 Arlington, Texas

$60,000 $60,000 $0

Funding to support programming which facilitates in-home personal care for children with disabilities.


Hope Cottage 2018 Dallas, Texas $75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support the Foster to Adopt and Community Education programs which offer life-affirming options to families facing choices regarding the welfare of their children.

Hope Supply Co. 2018 Dallas, Texas $45,000 $45,000 $0

Funding to support the critical needs of homeless children across North Texas, including infant resources such as diapers and educational re-sources for older children.

Hope Supply Co. 2018 Dallas, Texas $4,000 $4,000 $0


Hope's Door 2018 Plano, Texas $2,000 $2,000 $0


Interfaith Family Services 2018 Dallas, Texas $2,500 $2,500 $0


Jonathan's Place 2018 Garland, Texas

$150,000 $0 $150,000

Funding for therapeutic placements for foster youth in need of higher levels of care.

Jonathan's Place 2018 Garland, Texas

$5,500 $5,500 $0


Lone Star CASA, Inc. 2018 Rockwall, Texas

$20,000 $20,000 $0

Funding to help make a CASA available for every foster child in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties.

Magdalen House, The 2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support the Legacy of Hope capital campaign which will increase capacity to serve women dealing with alcohol addiction.

ManeGait 2018 McKinney, Texas

$50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support therapeutic riding for children and adults with dis-abilities.

Methodist Children's Home 2016 Waco, Texas $0 $400,000 $0

Funding toward the capital campaign to replace two residential group homes on the Waco campus.

Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance 2018 Dallas, Texas $25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding for operating expenses to provide homeless children and fami-lies with permanent supportive housing and other supportive services.

Metrocrest Services 2018 Farmers Branch, Texas

$10,000 $10,000 $0

Funding to support the Sack Summer Hunger program which serves children dealing with food insecurity.

MHMR Visions 2017 Fort Worth, Texas

$0 $100,000 $0

Funding for the Milestone program which uses evidenced-based early childhood interventions and family strengthening to help developmen-tally delayed and/or disabled children.

Mosaic Family Services, Inc. 2018 Dallas, Texas $3,000 $3,000 $0


My Possibilities 2018 Plano, Texas $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000

Funding toward the Campus for Higher learning capital campaign which will serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

New Friends New Life 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding for the Youth Resource Center which provides aftercare for high-risk young women.


New Horizons 2018 Abilene, Texas $125,000 $125,000 $0

Funding for TBRI training and therapeutic mental health services for foster youth.

NewDay Services for Children & Families 2017 Fort Worth, Texas

$0 $50,000 $0

Funding to support the FOCUS family resiliency program which helps build family skills that allow foster children to return home.

North Texas Food Bank 2018 Plano, Texas $500,000 $500,000 $0

Funding toward The Stop Hunger Build Hope capital campaign which will provide an improved food distribution facility, a new administration complex, and provide for enhanced operational efficiencies.

North Texas Food Bank 2018 Plano, Texas $75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support the Food 4 Kids backpack program which provides weekend meals to youth dealing with food insecurity.

Parenting Center, The 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$125,000 $125,000 $0

Funding to support a new home visiting program which combines tele-therapy with clinical counseling.

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services 2018 Austin, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support the Itasca Group Homes Program which serves youth in need of an out-of-home placement due to abuse or neglect.

Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$4,000 $4,000 $0


Promise House 2018 Dallas, Texas $2,000 $2,000 $0




Rainbow Days 2018 Dallas, Texas $5,000 $5,000 $0


Retina Foundation of the Southwest 2018 Dallas, Texas $15,000 $15,000 $0

Funding to support testing and eye care for infants and children with vision disabilities.

Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, Inc. 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $400,000 $0

Funding toward a capital campaign that will accommodate the increas-ing demand of families whose children are in need of receiving medical treatment.

SafeHaven of Tarrant County 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support the SafePlay program which provides child devel-opment programs, counseling and therapy, and case management to children residing in the shelter.

SafeHaven of Tarrant County 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$2,500 $2,500 $0


Shaken Baby Alliance 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$40,000 $40,000 $0

Funding to support programming to prevent babies from being victims of abusive shaking and to support families that have been impacted by a shaken baby.

Sight Savers America 2018 Pelham, Alabama

$50,000 $25,000 $25,000

Funding to support the Low Vision Program which provides low-income, low-vision children which vision aids.

Social Venture Partners Dallas 2018 Dallas, Texas $250,000 $0 $250,000

Funding for renovations to Fannie C. Harris Elementary School which is being re-purposed as a drop in center for homeless youth.


SoupMobile 2018 Dallas, Texas $2,500 $2,500 $0


Southern Methodist University 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support the Child Advocacy Clinic which will provide legal aid to youth who are transitioning out of foster care.

Texans Care For Children, Inc. 2018 Austin, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support research related to child welfare in Texas.

Texas Center For Child And Family Studies 2018 Austin, Texas $200,000 $200,000 $0

Funding to support the development of a rate payment system that rewards quality foster care in Texas.

Texas Health Resources Foundation 2018 Arlington, Texas

$100,000 $0 $100,000

Funding for follow-up care for high-risk babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit after the babies leave the NICU.

TexProtects, Champions for Safe Children 2018 Dallas, Texas $75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support ongoing research for development and communica-tion of best practices in child welfare.

Union Gospel Mission 2018 Dallas, Texas $2,500 $2,500 $0


Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$2,500 $2,500 $0


Upbring 2018 Austin, Texas $30,000 $30,000 $0

Funding to support the Dallas Therapeutic Foster Care Program which supports foster care families with trainings and enriched opportunities.


Warren Center, The 2018 Richardson, Texas

$115,000 $115,000 $0

Funding to support the Early Childhood Intervention Program and Ther-apy Services for Children Program which provide therapeutic services to children with developmental differences and disabilities.

WiNGS 2018 Dallas, Texas $250,000 $250,000 $0

Funding to support the Nurse Family Partnership Program and Finance and Career programs which provide training in effective parenting and economic resilience to families at risk of abuse or neglect.


International

BethanyKids 2018 Abingdon, Virginia

$75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support specialty surgeries for children in Kenya with life-threatening conditions.

CURE International 2017 Sprin Lake, Michigan

$0 $1,550,000 $0

Funding to support the operations of the CURE Ethiopia hospital which provides pediatric orthopedic services and to support the CURE Clubfoot Ethiopia program which is a country-wide clubfoot treatment program.


$0 $350,000 $0

Funding toward the build out of the Rehabilitation and Training building which will enhance capacity to serve patients and train medical profes-sionals.


$2,800,000 $2,800,000 $0

Funding to support the operations of CURE Ethiopia which serves youth with disabilities with specialty surgeries.


$765,000 $765,000 $0

Funding to support the treatment of clubfoot through a country-wide program in Ethiopia.

HOPE International 2018 Lancaster, Pennsylvania

$250,000 $250,000 $0

Funding to support savings groups in Burundi which provide under-served families with the opportunity to increase their welfare and build community.

Inspire Spaces Inspire Students 2016 Dallas, Texas $0 $120,000 $109,500

Funding to support organizational operations to provide scholarship and leadership programming for Kenyan youth in high school.


International Justice Mission 2017 Washington, District of Columbia

$0 $0 $3,000,000

Multi-year funding to support the field offices in India which are engaged in ending modern-day slavery in India.

Kupenda for the Children 2018 Hampton, New Hampshire

$50,000 $0 $50,000

Funding to support programming for children with disabilities to access medical care, education, and experience loving inclusion in their homes and communities.

Langham Partnership USA, Inc. 2018 Cave Creek, Arizona

$42,000 $0 $42,000

Funding to support pastor training activities in Ethiopia and the Amharic translation of the African Bible Commentary.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, USA 2018 New York, New York

$100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support conservation of wildlife in Africa through active protection of elephants and rhinoceros and community development programming.

Living Water International 2018 Stafford, Texas

$5,110,000 $1,870,000 $3,240,000

Multi-year funding to support WASH implementation in Uganda, Zam-bia, and Nicaragua, which will bring clean water to communities.


$3,200,000 $1,200,000 $2,000,000

Multi-year funding to support an organization-wide investment in equip-ment alignment and upgrades.


$900,000 $300,000 $600,000

Multi-year funding to support an organization-wide investment in hu-man capital.

Nomi Network 2018 New York, New York

$110,000 $110,000 $0

Funding to support training and job placement programs for women and girls who are survivors of or are at risk of human trafficking in India.

Nuru International 2018 Irvine, California

$175,000 $175,000 $0

Funding to support programming in Ethiopia which is working across domains of health, agriculture, education, and financial empowerment to alleviate poverty and instill economic resilience in at-risk families.

World Relief 2018 Baltimore, Maryland

$750,000 $750,000 $0

Funding to support child and youth focused programming facilitated through churches in Malawi and Burundi.



Mental Health

Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology, The 2018 Dallas, Texas $150,000 $150,000 $0

Funding to support the expansion of mental health services in West Dallas.

Center for Survivors of Torture 2018 Austin, Texas $40,000 $40,000 $0

Funding to support the Healing Children of Torture program which provides mental health counseling for refugee children and families who have been victims of torture or witnessed torture.

Child & Family Guidance Center 2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support the acquisition of an electronic health record system which will enhance productivity and allow for more clients to receive mental health services.

Children First Counseling Center 2018 Grand Prairie, Texas

$25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding for counseling programming which provides mental health care to children and families who have suffered abuse, neglect and domestic violence.

Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County 2018 Plano, Texas $75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support the Clinical Services Program which provides thera-peutic programming to children who have experienced abuse.

Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region, Inc 2018 Dallas, Texas $175,000 $175,000 $0

Funding to support programming which provides at-risk youth in DISD schools with supportive services and to support the Youth Mental Health First Aide training for staff and teachers.

Counseling Place, The 2018 Richardson, Texas

$35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding to support the Mental Health Wellness Project which focuses on providing therapy and providing youth with coping skills and emotional intelligence.


Cristo Rey Dallas High School 2018 Dallas, Texas $75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support the provision of mental health screening and services to all students and their families.

Dallas Theological Seminary 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $35,000 $35,000

Funding for scholarships for students entering the Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling program with a Children's Advocacy focus.

Denton County Friends of the Family 2018 Denton, Texas $25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding toward a new play therapy room in the Child and Adolescent Hope and Healing Center.

Easterseals North Texas 2017 Fort Worth, Texas

$0 $30,000 $0

Funding to support the It Takes Two program which is an evidenced-based parent education program for children with specific language impairments.

Grant Halliburton Foundation, Inc. 2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support suicide prevention through education programming and community resources around mental health.

Hope's Door 2018 Plano, Texas $25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding to support the Survivor Services for Children program which meets the therapeutic needs of children who have witnessed domestic violence.

Jewish Family Service 2018 Dallas, Texas $900,000 $500,000 $400,000

Multi-year funding to support mental health and psychiatric services for children and adults across a network of locations, including specific continued support for Jubilee Park Community Center.

Lena Pope Home, Inc. 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$200,000 $200,000 $0

Funding to support low-cost mental health counseling services for youth and families.

Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic 2018 Dallas, Texas $75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support behavioral health care for children and youth.

Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas 2018 Dallas, Texas $500,000 $0 $500,000

Funding for a complete system assessment of child and youth mental health resources in North Texas.

Mental Health Connection Of Tarrant County 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$150,000 $50,000 $100,000

Multi-year funding to support a Tarrant County-wide equipping of child service agencies to be trauma informed through Trust-Based Relational Intervention.

Momentous Institute 2018 Dallas, Texas $250,000 $250,000 $0

Funding to support the provision of therapeutic services to children and families impacted by toxic and traumatic stress.

Nexus Recovery Center 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support the Client Care Fund which subsidizes the care for women and children receiving mental health services.

North Dallas Shared Ministries, Inc. 2018 Dallas, Texas $35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding to support the Mental Health Counseling Program which pro-vides quality mental health services in a community setting.

Parenting Center, The 2016 Fort Worth, Texas

$0 $125,000 $0

Funding toward the capital campaign to increase therapeutic capacity and for the Clinical Counseling Program which provides subsidized counsel-ing therapy for children and adults.

Ranch Hands Rescue 2018 Denton, Texas $125,000 $125,000 $0

Funding to support animal-assisted therapy for children and adults and to support animal well-being.



Recovery Resource Council 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$150,000 $150,000 $0

Funding toward the Enduring Families capital project which will expand therapeutic space and toward the immediate replacement of the heating and air conditioning system.

Recovery Resource Council 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding for the Enduring Families counseling program which serves veterans and their families.

Southwestern Medical Foundation for Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care

2016 Dallas, Texas $0 $1,300,000 $0

Multi-year funding to expand the Mood Disorders Network to include pediatric providers who will be better enabled to screen for and treat depression in children.

St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $35,000 $0

Funding to support counseling and social-emotional learning programs.

Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas 2018 Dallas, Texas $40,000 $40,000 $0

Funding to support school and community outreach programming to prevent suicide.

Uplift Education 2018 Dallas, Texas $75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding to support a partnership with UT Southwestern to provide counseling services in Uplift schools.

WARM Place, The 2017 Fort Worth, Texas

$0 $25,000 $0

Funding to support the Grief Support Program which provides emotional support for children who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Women's Center of Tarrant County, The 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding for Rape Crisis & Victim Services which provide counseling and promote healing among victims of child sexual assault.


Youth Development

Aberg Center for Literacy 2018 Dallas, Texas $25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding to support the Early Childhood Education and Family Literacy Program which teaches English language literacy to children and parents.

After-School All-Stars North Texas 2018 Dallas, Texas $30,000 $30,000 $0

Funding to support out-of-school-time enrichment and sports program-ming for DISD middle school students.

Audubon Texas 2018 Dallas, Texas $40,000 $40,000 $0

Funding to support the Conservation TREKs program which is a week-long outdoor education and leadership program for urban youth.

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 2018 Tallahassee, Florida

$25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding to support the 2018 Celebration of Reading event in Dallas which supports family literacy.

Behind Every Door Ministries, Inc. 2018 Dallas, Texas $20,000 $20,000 $0

Funding for the Rees-Jones collaborative internship program.

Big Thought 2018 Dallas, Texas $75,000 $0 $75,000

Funding for the Creative Solutions program, an arts-based intervention and job-training program for youth on juvenile probation.

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $30,000 $0

Multi-year funding to support the Student Assistance Fund which provides financial support to students auditioning for college educational and enrichment opportunities.


Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County 2018 Frisco, Texas $35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding for general support for after-school and summer programming.

C5 Youth Foundation of Texas 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support the Summer Signature Experiences program which provides in-depth leadership curriculum and experiences for at-risk youth who aspire to attend college.

Camp Fire First Texas 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding for camperships to El Tesoro de la Vida grief camp which pro-vides support to youth who have experienced loss and for camperships to the inclusion camp for youth with special needs at El Tesoro.

Camp Summit 2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding for camperships for Dallas area youth with disabilities to attend summer camp.

Camp Sweeney 2018 Gainesville, Texas

$75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding for camperships for youth with diabetes to attend a therapeutic summer camp.

Center for Transforming Lives 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support the Child Development Centers which provide early childhood education for homeless or low-income children, birth to age five.

Challenge Air for Kids and Friends 2018 Dallas, Texas $35,000 $35,000 $0

Funding to support the operations of Fly Day Events which provide avia-tion experiences for special needs children.

Champions of Hope Mentorship Program 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support faith-based student-mentor matches for youth in South Dallas.

Chase's Place 2018 Richardson, Texas

$50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding for scholarships for children to attend Chase's Place, a school that serves children with special needs.

Circle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $250,000 $250,000

Multi-year funding to support the maintenance and upkeep of Camp Trevor Rees-Jones.

Commit! Partnership, The 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $50,000 $0

Funding to support Commit's work promoting early childhood education in Dallas County.

Cornerstone Crossroads Academy 2018 Dallas, Texas $40,000 $40,000 $0

Funding to support general operations of school programming which serves at-risk students with a second chance at graduating from high school.

Crohns & Colitis Foundation 2018 Dallas, Texas $12,000 $12,000 $0

Funding to support Texas Camp Oasis which provides youth impacted by inflammatory bowel disease a summer camp experience.

Crossfire Kids 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $25,000 $0

Funding to support the Leadership, Inspiration, Family, and Education program which serves at-risk youth with Christian discipleship program-ming.

Dallas Afterschool 2018 Dallas, Texas $175,000 $175,000 $0

Funding to support programs which develop and ensure quality after school programming across Dallas.


Funding to support the Power Programs which provide youth with guidance, mentorship, and servant leadership lessons with a Christian worldview.





DFW Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2017 Plano, Texas $0 $35,000 $0

Funding to support inner-city sports ministry that serves high school athletes with Christian discipleship programming.

Eastland Independent School District 2018 Eastland, Texas

$15,000 $15,000 $0

Funding for college scholarships for Eastland ISD graduates.

Family Gateway, Inc. 2018 Dallas, Texas $70,000 $70,000 $0

Funding for additional staff to develop and enhance the after-school programming and provide other wraparound services.

First Tee of Fort Worth, The 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support programming that promotes character development and life skills for youth through lessons in golf.

First Tee of Greater Dallas, The 2018 Addison, Texas

$70,000 $70,000 $0

Funding to support programming that promotes character development and life skills for youth through lessons in golf.

For the Nations Refugee Outreach 2017 Garland, Texas

$0 $90,000 $0

Funding toward the Legacy Project capital campaign to construct a school that will serve the refugee community.


$65,000 $65,000 $0

Funding to support youth programming which provides academic, language, and character development and the gospel message to refugee children.


$20,000 $20,000 $0



Fort Worth Country Day School, Inc. 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding to support the Breakthrough Fort Worth Summer Program which equips at-risk youth with academic and leadership skills so they are college-ready at school graduation.

Frazier Revitalization, Inc. 2018 Dallas, Texas $25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding to support the Frazier Kids Program which is an after-school and summer program serving youth in the Frazier neighborhood.

Friends of Sky Ranch, Inc. 2018 Dallas, Texas $70,000 $70,000 $0

Funding for camperships for Dallas area at-risk youth to attend TRU Camp.

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas 2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support the Girl Scouts outreach program which serves girls who would not otherwise have access to a traditional Girl Scout troop.

Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding for afterschool and summer programming for girls from low-income families.

Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support the Bold Futures Mentoring program which mentors at risk girls and teaches them about life skills.

Girls on the Run DFW Metroplex 2018 Dallas, Texas $20,000 $20,000 $0

Funding to support scholarships for girls to participate in after school programming which enhances social and psychological skills and behav-iors to successfully navigate life.

H.I.S. BridgeBuilders 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $55,700 $0

Funding the KIDS program which serves youth with gospel-oriented after-school programs, athletics and summer programming.


Hill School of Fort Worth, Inc. 2018 Fort Worth, Texas

$20,000 $20,000 $0

Funding for scholarships to help families with a financial need send their youth with learning differences to Hill School.

Interfaith Family Services 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $75,000 $0

Funding to support the Hope & Horizons program which serves school-aged youth of resident families with after-school and summer program-ming.

Joni and Friends 2018 Plano, Texas $25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding for camperships for North Texas families affected by disability to attend family retreat camps.

Kickstart Kids 2018 Houston, Texas

$75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding for school-based character development programming that is facilitated through martial arts classes.

Kids Across America Kamps 2018 Branson, Missouri

$150,000 $150,000 $0

Funding toward The Grow With Us Capital Campaign to renovate and upgrade parts of the camp.

Kids Across America Kamps 2018 Branson, Missouri

$100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding for camperships for Dallas area youth to attend summer camp.

Kids Hope USA 2018 Zeeland, Michigan

$44,000 $44,000 $0

Funding to support the mentoring program which matches at-risk youth with Christian mentors.

Lionheart Children's Academy 2018 Euless, Texas $1,602,000 $672,000 $930,000

Funding to support a sustainable model and to start and sustain early childhood education centers.

Mercy Street 2018 Dallas, Texas $300,000 $300,000 $0

Funding to support Christ-centered mentoring and youth development programing for youth in West Dallas.

Mi Escuelita Preschool 2018 Dallas, Texas $45,000 $45,000 $0

Funding to support the ASPIRE program which serves preschool stu-dents with a limited-English language background.

Muscular Dystrophy Association 2018 Dallas, Texas $10,000 $10,000 $0

Funding for camperships for Dallas area youth with neuromuscular diseases to attend summer camp.

National Kidney Foundation - Camp Reynal 2018 Dallas, Texas $10,000 $10,000 $0

Funding for camperships for youth affected by kidney disease.

Notre Dame School 2017 Dallas, Texas $0 $120,000 $120,000

Multi-year funding to support the Financial Aid Program which helps families with a significant need send their youth with intellectual disabili-ties to Notre Dame School.

Pine Cove, Inc. 2018 Tyler, Texas $70,000 $70,000 $0

Funding for camperships for youth from West Dallas to attend summer camp.

Project Transformation North Texas 2018 Dallas, Texas $125,000 $125,000 $0

Funding for afterschool and summer Christian enrichment program-ming.

Rainbow Days 2018 Dallas, Texas $65,000 $65,000 $0

Funding to support the Family Connection program which provides chil-dren from distressed backgrounds with support groups and mentoring to help build life skills and resilience.


Ranger Independent School District 2018 Ranger, Texas $20,000 $20,000 $0

Funding for college scholarships for Ranger ISD graduates.

Readers 2 Leaders 2018 Dallas, Texas $40,000 $40,000 $0

Funding for literacy programs that serve youth from West Dallas who are struggling to read.

Reconciliation Outreach Ministries 2018 Dallas, Texas $30,000 $30,000 $0

Funding to support Christian after-school and summer programming for children and youth in East Dallas.

RISE Adaptive Sports 2018 Irving, Texas $70,000 $70,000 $0

Funding to support adaptive sports programming that serves physically disabled children and adults.

Salvation Army North Texas Area Command, The 2018 Dallas, Texas $850,000 $0 $850,000

Funding for renovation of the Pleasant Grove Community Center as well as support for youth programming at the center.

Serve West Dallas 2018 Dallas, Texas $75,000 $75,000 $0

Funding for the Step Forward Program which provides support and cre-dentialing programming for high school students pursuing careers.

St. Anthony School and Community Center 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support the Explore Summer 2018 program which provides children from South Dallas summer academic learning and field trips.

St. Philip's School and Community Center 2018 Dallas, Texas $125,000 $125,000 $0

Funding for tuition assistance for the 2018-2019 school year and support for the Early Childhood summer camp which serves toddlers.



Teach For America Dallas-Fort Worth 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $50,000 $0

Funding to support the Leadership Training and Support Program which is designed to train teachers in whole child development.

Trinity River Mission 2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support out-of-school programs which serve West Dallas youth with educational services, social-emotional learning, and character development.

Tyler Street Christian Academy 2018 Dallas, Texas $60,000 $60,000 $0

Funding for scholarships for students from low-income families to attend a college preparatory school founded on Christian values.

United to Learn 2018 Dallas, Texas $25,000 $25,000 $0

Funding to support programming to increase students' social and emo-tional health and literacy skills through teacher trainings, tutoring, and mentorship.

Voice of Hope Ministries 2018 Dallas, Texas $20,000 $20,000 $0


Wesley-Rankin Community Center 2018 Dallas, Texas $65,000 $65,000 $0

Funding to support summer youth development programming through the B3X summer camp.

West Dallas Community School 2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support the general operations of West Dallas Community School.

Year Up Dallas/Fort Worth 2018 Dallas, Texas $100,000 $100,000 $0

Funding to support Year Up programming which connects at-risk young adults with professional development, internship opportunities, and coaching so that they are equipped to participate in careers that provide life opportunity and a living wage.


Youth Believing In Change 2018 Dallas, Texas $50,000 $0 $50,000

Funding for after-school and summer programs which serve students with Christian, character-based programming.

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