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Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Family Services, Human Services, Neighborhood Centers, Senior Centers, Seniors
Mission: Wesley-Rankin Community Center is a 501©3 faith-based organization building a stronger multi-generational West Dallas through education and caring relationships.
Target demographics: Wesley-Rankin Community Center serves a neighborhood that is home to more than 1,400 low-income families. The majority of families have Hispanic heritage, but there is also a significant number of persons with African-American heritage.
Geographic areas served: West Dallas
Programs: Children & youth programs includes elementary, middle & high school after school educational enrichment & tutoring, and science/math/music/arts summer camp programs.
senior citizensa nutritional lunch, fellowship, organized activities, and transportation are provided without cost to 40-80+ seniors daily. In addition, seniors enjoy field trips, participate in educational programming on topics such as health and exerices. Seniors volunteer with summer camp children on sewing and craft projects.
early childhood educational programdeveloping program for in-home family education & montessori classroom education, children ranging in age from pre-natal stage through third grade.