It's always a great feeling when we get to witness first-hand the changes in the lives of the people and families we serve. It doesn't happen every day, but when it does, it's MAGICAL! On a recent Saturday...the magic happened! "The CEC recently had an opportunity to partner…
Ms. Lily greeted each volunteer with a hug and heartfelt gratitude. She had 10 days to get the job done before being fined, and this was Day 9. Now living alone and with the need of a walker, she just wasn’t able to keep up with the yardwork…
The CEC partners with many agencies to provide services for families and individuals in Tarrant County. We work closely together to make the best use of our available resources and give our participants the best odds of truly changing their lives. One of those partners is Arlington Life…
We featured a story in January about Danielle (Boogie) Wilson and her family and their journey from a homeless shelter into the CEC's housing program. Danielle was making headlines with her basketball skills playing for Paschal High School. (Click on the January archives for the original story.) Well,…
For more than 20 years, the Greater Keller Women’s Club has partnered with the CEC to help victims of family violence in Tarrant County. Thank you for the tremendous support you have given not only the CEC but also dozens of other agencies across all of Tarrant County. …
Did you know the CEC owns 206 properties we use to help house families in need? Check out this article from the Apartment Association of Tarrant County (AATC) spotlighting the CEC. Learn how the CEC is offering affordable housing options for families. http://dimensionsmag.org/aatc-member-spotlight-community-enrichment-center/
For over 70 years, Alcon has been providing quality eye care devices and is the global leader in eye care. Alcon works in over 70 countries and serves patients in more than 140 countries. That is a pretty impressive resume and history. But Alcon employees are also making…
Imagine yourself as a young high school student living on your own, struggling to make ends meet. You work a minimum wage job at a fast food restaurant. You are either spending the night in your car, or couch surfing from one friend’s house to another, or spending…
Congratulations to our very own President & CEO, Randy Clinton! He received the Bob Hamilton MVP Award for his years of extraordinary support and dedication to the Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce. Randy has represented the CEC as a member of the chamber for 23 years! Thank you, Randy, for…
Danielle Wilson (Boogie) and her family were living in a local homeless shelter when they joined the CEC’s Housing Program. While in the program, they were provided with a safe home to live in and the tools and resources to get back on track to a bright future.…