This Week's Non-Profit Profile

Dot Org: CenTex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce [08/09/2011] CenTex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote the business, social, and cultural development of the Hispanic community in Waco and the Central Texas area. (02:39 )

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Waco Area Non-Profits

• Dot Org: Small Business Development Center
  [07/27/2010] Since 1984, the McLennan Community College Small Business Development Center (MCC SBDC) has provided the tools and resources necessary to help businesses compete in an increasingly challenging global economy. It offers free business consulting and affordable training seminars designed to help you attract customers, improve operations, increase sales, and successfully access capital. (02:30)
• Dot Org: Art Center Waco
  [03/16/2010] Art Center Waco's charter outlines the responsibilities they have to the community: children's programs, art programs, outreach, and more. This is accomplished by becoming a place for art and ideas and by sponsoring innovative programs and exhibits for all ages. Website: www.artcenterwaco.org/ (02:30)
• Dot Org: Talitha Koum
  [03/23/2010] The Mission of Talitha Koum is to improve outcomes for at-risk children and their families from the Kate Ross government housing neighborhood of South Waco through an intensive care program. Beginning with a mental health Therapeutic Nursery for birth to six year olds and comprehensive support for each child?s family, we will grow to support our children through High School graduation. Website: www.talithakoum.org/ (02:30)
• Dot Org: Salvation Army
  [03/29/2010] The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. (02:30)
• Dot Org: The Area Agency on Aging
  [06/08/2010] (02:30)
• Dot Org: Family Abuse Center
  [06/21/2010] Family Abuse Center (FAC) exists to eliminate domestic violence in Central Texas by sheltering victims of domestic violence and by preventing abuse from occurring through intervention and education. FAC provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence in the following counties: Bosque, Hill, Falls,Limestone, McLennan, Freestone, Navarro All services are provided to clients is free of charge. (02:28)
• Dot Org: Planned Parenthood
  [07/06/2010] The mission of Planned Parenthood in Waco is to assure that quality, comprehensive reproductive health care and education are available to all. (02:30)
• Dot Org: H.O.T. Stortytelling Guild
  [07/20/2010] (02:29)
• Dot Org: Central Texas Jazz Society
  [08/10/2010] The Central Texas Jazz Society is a charitable non-profit association. The mission of the CTJS is to assist in the preservation and growth of jazz as a part of our cultural heritage and tradition through public awareness and education and by fostering an environment for jazz artists to learn and develop. (02:28)
• Dot Org: Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum
  [09/21/2010] The mission of The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is to disseminate knowledge and inspire appreciation of the Texas Rangers, a legendary symbol of Texas and the American West, and to serve as the principal repository for artifacts and archives relating to the Texas Rangers. (02:30)
• Dot Org: Waco Young Professionals
  [10/14/2010] The Young Professionals Committee was created to target one of these breakthrough initiatives, which states: Leverage the resources of the region?s colleges and universities to support employers who require persons with college and advanced degrees and attract and retain a younger, more qualified and educated workforce. (02:28)
• Dot Org: Caritas
  [11/30/2010] Caritas of Waco is a nonprofit charitable agency chartered by the state of Texas. Caritas was founded in 1967 by the Austin Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church and became an independent agency in 1979. The mission of Caritas is ?to provide emergency support to people in need in our community.? (02:30)
• Dot Org: The Freeman Center
  [12/07/2010] The Freeman Center is committed to meet the broad spectrum of needs facing those who suffer from chemical dependency. After 42 years of service, The Freeman Center Board of Directors and professional staff strive to stay abreast of promising treatment modalities, while holding on to our treasured past, that best suit the needs of the recovering. (02:30)
• Dot Org: Area Agency on Aging
  [01/05/2011] The Area Agency on Aging of the Heart of Texas (AAAHOT) administers Benefits Counseling, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, Caregiver Education and Training, Caregiver Support Development and Ombudsman Programs. The Area Agency also contracts with service providers throughout the region to provide nutrition and transportation services to our older citizens. (02:30)
• Dot Org: Arthritis Foundation
  [02/08/2011] The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. (02:30)
• Dot Org: Heart of Texas Autism Network
  [02/15/2011] The Heart of Texas Autism Network provides support, encouragement and information for persons affected by the autism spectrum of disorders and their caregivers and families. (02:29)
• Dot Org: World Hunger Relief Farm
  [03/07/2011] World Hunger Relief, Inc. is a Christian organization committed to the alleviation of hunger around the world. WHRF trains individuals in holistic ministry that equips them to work with communities in developing sustainable farming techniques, educates those with an economic abundance on methods of conserving and sharing resources, and participates in local and international sustainable development programs. (02:29)
• Dot Org: Alzheimer's Association
  [04/04/2011] The North Central Texas Chapter is one of over 70 Alzheimer's Association chapters serving communities across the United States whose mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's Disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. (02:24)
• Dot Org: Muscular Dystrophy Association
  [06/14/2011] MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. (02:26)
• Dot Org: NeighborWorks, Waco
  [06/28/2011] NeighborWorks' Waco is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to build stronger neighborhoods through homeownership. (02:25)
• Dot Org: Meals and Wheels
  [07/05/2011] Meals On Wheels serves over 750 clients in the city of Waco, McLennan, Falls and Hill counties. Meals on Wheels delivers a hot lunch, meeting 1/3 of the RDA (recommended daily allowances) for older adults. The meal generally consists of an entree, two servings of vegetables or fruit, dessert, milk, bread, and condiments. (02:27)
• Dot Org: Waco Arts Initiative
  [07/12/2011] A non-profit organization providing quality arts education for children living in low-income districts of Waco, TX. (02:29)
• Dot Org: Waco Center for Youth
  [07/19/2011] Waco Center for Youth is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that serves teenagers, ages 13 through 17, with emotional difficulties and/or behavioral problems. The mission of Waco Center for Youth is "to give each youth a chance for change" by providing comprehensive psychiatric residential treatment services to emotionally disturbed adolescents of the state of Texas. Website: www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhhospitals/wacocenterforyouth/ (02:30)
• Dot Org: Women, Infant, & Children
  [08/02/2011] Christy Waldrop introduces this USDA-funded organization that assists low-income mothers and their children in learning about nutrition. (02:26)
• Dot Org: CenTex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  [08/09/2011] CenTex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote the business, social, and cultural development of the Hispanic community in Waco and the Central Texas area. (02:39)