October 22, 2019

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…

October 2, 2019

The 9th Day

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…

August 2, 2019

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…

July 22, 2019

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,…

July 15, 2019

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. …

July 3, 2019

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/

May 10, 2019

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…

January 18, 2019

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.…