Highlights

    2023 Highlights

    CEC empowers people by offering a model of integrated services. When an individual receives more than one service (bundled services), they are 4 times more likely to improve their financial stability.

    Volunteers made it possible!

    2,776

    Volunteers

    28,830

    Donated hours

    920,830

    $ Community value

    466 individuals were housed in our low-income housing and 30 received additional services through our Housing Plus program.

    2,146,518 lbs. of food were distributed to 20,215 unduplicated individuals through the CEC food pantry.

    CEC coaches helped individuals by providing one-on-one coaching in the following areas: 41 completed training through PATHWAYS, 109 participated in Employment and Financial Coaching and 11 earned their GED diploma.

    2,000 school supply kits, 700 Bibles, and 638 food orders were given out at CEC's Refresh BISD back to school event.

    822 children received gifts and 302 families received food through our CEC Christmas event.

    2024 Events

    Partners in Hope Luncheon

    May 3 – The Hills Church

    CEC Golf Classic

    Monday, April 26,  Iron Horse Golf Course

    CEC Refresh BISD

    August 3 – Wiley G. Coliseum

    CEC Love & Hope Gala

    September 26 – Hurst Conference Center