2020 Beneficiary Introductions: Behind Every Door
We are so thrilled to kick off our 2020 beneficiary introductions with Behind Every Door, based in our hometown of Dallas, Texas.
From Behind Every Door…”We run community centers to change the way people see and feel poverty. We run intentional programming from our centers for all ages, from bingo events for seniors to after care for school-age children. Our biggest focus is our children and youth programming which takes place on weekdays after school, and focuses around what we call our four main pillars: education, exploration, expression and encounter. Often when people think of change in the context of urban poverty, they think of finding ways to leave or "get out" of the neighborhoods experiencing poverty. Because community centers exist within the communities they serve, they provide a chance to effect change IN the community. They allow us to be a present resource for the long-haul.”
Our friends at Behind Every Door do a remarkable job creating home-like environments that promote safety, stability and relationship in the community of South Dallas. Recently, Behind Every Door purchased a piece of property in South Dallas, previously owned by the Salvation Army. It has incredible amenities that serve as a sports center - including a football and baseball field - but all are in need of renovations. We are so excited to join with Behind Every Door in 2020 to serve families and children through the ministry of sports. We have first hand seen the impact of sports in a neglected community and are thrilled to be a lead partner to refurbish those fields.
We are so excited to join hands with this incredible organization this year! Stay tuned for project updates and more!