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Some area nonprofit
organizations have an ongoing funding relationship with
United Way. They receive dollars from the annual United
Way campaign. Their partnership with United Way indicates
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Partner Agencies by Field of Service
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AIDS Outreach
Center Inc. (9045)
Works in Tarrant and surrounding counties to serve
persons with HIV, educate the public about HIV
prevention, and advocate for sound HIV public
policy.
801
W. Cannon Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-335-1994
InfoLine 817-336-0066
Toll Free 800-836-0066 (outside Tarrant County)
Fax 817-335-3617
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All Church
Home for Children (9010)
Offers a continuum of over 20 programs and
services for children, youth and families in
crisis, including an emergency youth shelter,
behavioral group care, residential group care,
in-home and campus respite care, in-home family
counseling and much more. (Formerly All Church
Home and The Bridge Youth & Family Services.)
1424 Summit Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-335-HOPE (4673) or Toll Free 888-296-8099
(24-hours)
Fax 817-335-4043
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Alzheimer's Association
- North Central Texas Chapter (8501)
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all
persons affected by Alzheimer’s through support
services, educational programs, advocacy and
research.
101 Summit
Avenue, Ste. 300, Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-336-4949
24/7 Toll Free Helpline 1-800-272-3900
Fax 817-336-4966
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American Red Cross, Chisholm Trail Chapter (9002)
Provides relief to disaster victims, teaches
CPR/First Aid, assists refugees, and provides
transportation for the elderly and disabled.
1515
S. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111
817-335-9137
Toll Free 877-915-4357
Fax 817-336-8516
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The Arc of Greater
Tarrant County (9007)
The Arc provides opportunities for persons with
mental retardation and their families through
advocacy, parent/professional training and social
programs for adults.
The Child Study Center
Building
1300 W. Lancaster
Avenue, Suite 104
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-877-1474
Fax 817-877-1477
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Azle Pastoral
Counseling Center (9008)
Provides counseling to help individuals and
families resolve their personal and interpersonal
conflicts and to learn to cope with unchangeable
situations.
P.O.
Box 342, Azle, TX 76098
229
S. Stewart Street
817-444-2929
Fax 817-444-1221
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas
(9046)
One-to-one matching of at-risk children with
screened, trained volunteers supported by
professional staff to enhance positive life
outcomes for children.
450 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75062
214-441-2227
1-800-888-887-BIGS
Fax 817-265-4785
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Boy Scouts of America, Longhorn Council (9009)
Educational, value-based program for boys ages
6-21 and girls ages
14-21 in Tarrant County dedicated to character,
citizenship, and fitness.
850 Cannon, Hurst, TX 76054
817-231-8500
Fax 817-231-8600
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington Inc. (9003)
To inspire and enable all young people, especially
those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize
their full potential as productive, responsible
and caring citizens.
608
N. Elm Street, Arlington, TX 76011
817-275-6551
Fax 817-861-4922
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth Inc.
(9021)
Provides daily educational, cultural and
recreational activities addressing youth problems
such as school dropout, teen pregnancy, gang
activity, drug and alcohol abuse and use.
3218
E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, TX 76111
817-834-4711
Fax 817-222-0911
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Camp Fire USA First Texas Council Inc. (9011)
Informal recreational/educational programs for
children and youth in Tarrant County to help
realize their potential and function as caring,
self-directed individuals in their communities.
2700
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137
817-831-2111
Child Care Resource and Referral 817-831-5060
Fax 817-831-5070
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Cancer Care Services (9036)
Provides financial, emotional and social
assistance to cancer patients and their families
in Tarrant, Parker and Hood counties, including
prescriptions, equipment, nutrition, and
counseling.
623 S. Henderson
Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-921-0653
Fax 817-921-1701
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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth Inc.
(9013)
Provides programs of children’s services, clinical
counseling, emergency financial assistance, case
management, immigration and refugee services, and
services to the elderly and disabled.
2701
Burchill Road North, Fort Worth, TX 76105
817-534-0814
Fax 817-535-8779
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Child Care Associates (9017)
Provides child care and child care management
services for children of limited-income working
parents, along with Head Start and Early Head
Start programs.
P.O.
Box 7935, Fort Worth, TX 76111
3000
E. Belknap Street, 3rd floor
817-838-0055
Fax 817-831-7439
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Child Study Center (9015)
Provides diagnosis and treatment services to
children who have or are at risk for developmental
disabilities related to behavioral and emotional
problems and dental problems.
1300
W. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-336-8611
Client Services 817-390-2900
Fax 817-336-2823
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Communities In
Schools of Greater Tarrant County Inc. (9014)
Connects needed community resources with young
people in schools to help them successfully learn,
stay in school, and prepare for life.
6707
Brentwood Stair, #510, Fort Worth, TX 76112
817-446-5454
Fax 817-446-4664
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Community
Enrichment Center (8535)
Helps qualified homeless families become
self-sufficient with case management, career
counseling and transitional housing. The center's
food
pantry gives groceries to low-income
families and older adults and helps
maintain their independence.
6250 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817-281-1164
Fax 817-281-1879
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Dental Health for Arlington (9006)
Provides a free dental clinic for low-income
families and a school-based preventive program
including exams, toothbrushes, education, and
sealants for disadvantaged children.
and sealants.
P.O.
Box 1542, Arlington, TX 76004
210
N. East Street
817-277-1165
Fax 817-277-1106
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Easter Seals North Texas (9018)
Provides services for people with disabilities, including outpatient medical rehabilitation, adult audiology, epilepsy education and emergency medication, medical equipment loan, case management, job training and employment services, and adult day services for frail elderly. (Formerly Easter Seals Greater Northwest Texas and Easter Seals of Greater Dallas.)
1555 Merrimac Circle, Suite 102, Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-332-7171 Toll Free 888-288-8324
Fax 817-332-7601
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Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (9023)
Informal educational program designed to inspire
girls ages 5-17 with the highest ideals of
character, conduct, patriotism, and service.
4901
Briarhaven Road, Fort Worth, TX 76109
817-737-7272
Toll Free 800-582-7272
Fax 817-732-1261
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Girls
Incorporated of Tarrant County (9005)
Provides after school enrichment programs
throughout Tarrant county including mentoring,
tutoring, field trips, pregnancy and substance
abuse prevention and summer enrichment programs
daily.
2820
Matlock Road, Arlington, TX 76015
817-468-0306
Fax 817-557-1984
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GRACE (Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange)
(8515)
Centralizes community resources and provides vital
necessities to people in far Northeast Tarrant
County who are struggling with a limited income or
recent emergency.
P.O.
Box 412, Grapevine, TX 76099
610
Shady Brook Drive
817-488-7009
Fax 817-488-2181
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Guardianship Services Inc. (9029)
Protects incapacitated adults from mistreatment by
recruiting, training and supporting volunteers who
serve as guardians when no one else is available
to help with decision-making.
P.O.
Box 11481, Fort Worth, TX 76110
603
W. Magnolia, Suite 205
817-921-0499
Fax 817-921-0680
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Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
(9025)
Dedicated to providing quality mental health and
social services to the Fort Worth and Tarrant
County communities.
4049 Kingsridge Road,
Fort Worth, TX, 76109
817-569-0898
Fax 817-569-0895
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Lena Pope Home (9026)
Strives to strengthen families and develop
resilient children through family preservation
services, foster care, and alternative education
services.
3131
Sanguinet Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-731-8681
Fax 817-731-9858
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Mental Health Association of Tarrant County (9027)
Provides education, information and referral,
advocacy, and peer support related to mental
health issues; nursing home and assisted-living
ombudsman program.
3136
W. Fourth Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-335-5405
Fax 817-334-0025
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society, North Central
Texas Chapter (9037)
National voluntary health agency dedicated to
ending the devastating effects of multiple
sclerosis through providing local support and
educational programs and funding international
research.
4086
Sandshell Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76137
817-306-7003
Toll Free 800-FIGHT-MS
Fax 817-306-7055
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The Parenting Center (9030)
Counseling, parent education, one-on-support and a
telephone Parenting Advice Line provide families throughout
Tarrant County
the tools to succeed. Services include treatment
for abused children.
2928
W. Fifth Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-332-6348
Parenting Advice Line
(Mon. - Fri., Noon - 3 p.m.) 817-332-6399
Fax 817-332-6489
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Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County
(8522)
Last resort shelter without cost to anyone in
need; specialized care for the elderly, infirm,
mentally ill, veterans and women with children who
are homeless.
P.O.
Box 2645, Fort Worth, TX 76113
2400
Cypress Street
817-336-1781
Fax 817-870-4915
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Reading and Radio Resource Inc. (9028)
Serves the Tarrant County blind and reading
impaired with alternatives to reading through a
radio reading service and recorded books.
2007 Randall Street, Dallas, TX 75201
214-871-7668
Fax 214-871-7669
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Recovery Resource Council (9034)
Serves our community through substance abuse
education, case management, screening, referral,
intervention, prevention, and a 24-hour hotline.
(Formerly Tarrant Council on Alcoholism & Drug
Abuse.)
2700 Airport Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76111
24-Hour
817-332-6329
Fax 817-332-2828
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SafeHaven of Tarrant County (9051)
Help for battered
women and their children, including shelter,
24-hour hotline, counseling, children's
recreational and therapeutic activities, legal
assistance, and teen and community education.
(Formerly Women's Haven of Tarrant County and The
Women's Shelter.)
6815 Manhattan Blvd.,
Suite 105, Fort Worth, TX 76120
24-Hour Toll Free
877-701-7233 (SAFE)
817-535-6462
Fax 817-535-2215
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The Salvation Army (9031)
Provides lodging, meals, job referrals, medical
screening, living-skills training, and counseling
for homeless individuals and families.
P.O.
Box 2333, Fort Worth, TX 76113
1855
E. Lancaster Avenue
817-332-2495
Fax 817-338-9251
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Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County
(9032)
Senior services network promoting dignity and
independence, health, and well-being via
nutrition, health-fitness programs, community
services, recreation, and information/referral on
benefits and aging issues.
1000
Macon Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-338-4433
Fax 817-877-5807
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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America,
Greater Fort Worth, Texas Chapter Inc. (9033)
Delivers community-based comprehensive service
programs to sickle cell families and addresses
minority health disparities with adverse impact on
under-served communities.
P.O.
Box 50427, Fort Worth, TX 76105
St.
Joseph's Professional Building, 1400 S. Main
Street, Suite 202
817-882-0990
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Southwestern Diabetic Foundation Inc. (9050)
Provides a residential summer camp where children
with diabetes learn medical management of their
disorder to prevent complications. Camperships
available.
P.O.
Box 918, Gainesville, TX 76241
201
W. California Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, TX
940-665-9502
Alternate 940-665-2011
Fax 940-665-2833
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Tarrant County Challenge Inc. (9016)
Dedicated to confronting substance abuse in
Tarrant County by identifying needs, educating the
community, mobilizing resources, promoting
collaboration, and advocating for public policy.
226 Bailey Avenue,
Suite 105, Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-336-6617
Fax 817-336-6642
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Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth (9001)
Provides assistance to area residents or DFW
Airport patrons with travel-related
crises/emergencies. Includes travel assistance,
military assistance, translations, case
management, car seats.
P.O.
Box 610042,
DFW
Airport, TX 75261
Terminal B, B-30
Baggage Claim Area
972-574-4420
TDD 972-574-5555
Fax 972-574-0545
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