- Need help? Call us: (214) 526-3600
- Email us: contactus@smartchoiestx.org
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Who We Are.
OUR MISSION
Smart Choices Texas has a mission to transform the lives of our most vulnerable population; children, older adults, Veterans, and people with disabilities. We work to banish poverty and nourish underserved communities through food relief, education, street outreach for homeless youth, domestic disaster relief, and small business development. Cultivating a path of smarter, healthier, stronger, abundant communities.
Our Vision
The vision is to foster good health, good nutrition, positive energy, human dignity, and the opportunity for individuals to meet their full potential. Breaking destructive generational cycles developing prosperous families. Thus fueling the future by empowering people with knowledge, tools, and the resources they need to elevate.
Real problems deserve Real solutions. Not temporary fixes. How may we help you today?
What We Do.
We are dedicated to providing professional social services
to families & individuals in times of need.
Fight Food Insecurity & Hunger
STEM Education for Students
Street Outreach for Homeless Youth
Mental Health Counseling & Youth Mentoring
Domestic Disaster Recovery
Academic Tutoring & College Prep
Mental Health Counseling & Youth Mentoring
Veteran Services
Academic Tutoring & College Prep
Our Core Values.
EMPOWERMENT
We celebrate the potential in people to build stronger, long-term success.
INTEGRITY
Reliable, trusted to do what's right, transparent, & strong.
WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY
We hold ourselves accountable by creating programs that elevate the community.
SERVICE TO OTHERS
We put our words into action.
TEAMWORK
Ego's aside, everyone plays an important role in our mission.
Hidden In Plain Sight
Poverty transcends age, race, religion, and even education. We see and serve people of all ages and walks of life. There are countless situations and circumstances that might bring a person to the point of needing to seek assistance.
Start Smart From the Start
The impact of the COVID-19 crisis threatens children living in poverty in an unprecedented way. Your gift supports our efforts to keep children safe, healthy, and educated in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. Our neighbors are suffering right under our noses. The need for our food pantry services has tripled.
Food insecurity is linked to nutrient deficiencies in children. Poor nutrition leads to developmental problems & mental-health disorders in children. Causing poor academic performance and behavior problems. There is evidence that it also contributes to obesity and its subsequent health problems, particularly among women.
We thank you for your support no matter the size of the donation. Be it monetary, volunteering your time, or product donations – it goes directly to help someone in need. It takes 7000 pounds of food per month to keep our pantry fully stocked.
Change a Life
Hunger is a public health concern with long-term consequences. The food insecurity rate in Dallas County is 47% higher than the national average. – Feeding America
Why is food insecurity our major focus?
Food and nutrition plays a critical role in economic growth and our society’s well-being as a whole. Our world is abundant, so should the access to delicious & nutritious healthy food be for all. Everyone’s focus is on money, however the first wealth is HEALTH. If a child cannot concentrate due to hunger how can they succeed in school? How can an adult create new inventions if his/her brain is not properly wired? Both scenarios relate back to Food insecurity. In order to advance the future we must create a recipe for a healthier mind & body. Why, because food affects EVERY cell in the body, including the brain.
Older adults are suffering in silence.
As seniors become more food insecure, they also become more likely to develop illnesses and diseases that can shorten their lives. Many survive on fast food, frozen dinners, and even cat food. We MUST change this NOW!
To Our Donors & Volunteers
You Are Appreciated
We are an all volunteer organization and rely on the generous support of donations from the public and businesses. We sincerely appreciate your continued support. Your donation is an investment into the future of so many people who need our help.
SAVE YOUR HOME FROM FORECLOSURE
Texas Homeowner Hardship Grant Application
Funding is now available for Texas homeowners who are in a difficult financial situation and are having difficulty paying their mortgage due to the coronavirus pandemic.
SAVE THE DATE
APPLICATION OPEN JANUARY 03, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSE MARCH 31, 2023
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Must be experiencing a financial hardship on/after January 01, 2022. Such as loss income or increased expenses due to the pandemic
- Have a household income at or below 100% Area Median Income (AMI) or 100% of the median income for the United States, whichever is greater
- Must be at least 18yrs of age
- Must own a home located in the following counties: Kaufman, Terrell, Dallas, Tarrant, Rockwall, Collin, Denton, Hunt, Van Zandt, Ellis, Navarro, Henderson, Rains, Ennis, & Johnson
- Application must be signed and submitted by March 31, 2023
A Mothers Love Never Quits
Meet Tyler’s Mom Linda
After-School is a Tipping Point for At-Risk Youth
We operate after-school programs in Title I elementary schools. The children are referred to the program by principals, teachers, and counselors based on their struggles in school or at home. Juvenile crime peaks after school when more than 11 million youth are alone and unsupervised. By building a strong foundation of skills in elementary school, we are setting them up to succeed in school, stay in school, and thrive in life.
A Safe Place to Be Yourself and Have Fun
We intentionally create a healing environment in small and big ways. We sit on the floor in groups, practice transcendental meditation, play music, dance, sing and have special handshakes. We promote good decision-making and uniqueness. We listen and pay attention to our students. Allowing them to fully express themselves openly often is the catalyst for a change in behavior.
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