Celebrating 20 Years of Serving Our Community!

The Community Enrichment Center’s mission is to restore hope, share God’s love and change lives in our community.  Major programs of the CEC include:

• Adopt-A-Family: a transitional housing and self-sufficiency program for homeless families in Tarrant County.
• Open Arms: A long-term program providing safe housing and services to victims of domestic violence and their children.
• Food Pantry: Grocery assistance for low-income people living in NE Tarrant County.
• The Senior Network: A community building program for seniors that meets weekly at the CEC.
• Single Parent Family Network: A community building program for single parents and their children that meets monthly at local churches.
• Education & Employment Services: Programs that help participants improve their education level, prepare for the GED and increase their job opportunities and wages.
• Second Glance Resale Shop: A resale shop providing gently used items at bargain prices as well as a place to donate household goods, clothing, and furniture. 

There are a number of ways you can support the CEC’s efforts to help families in need.

·         Make a donation to the CEC                    

·         Volunteer at the CEC

·         Sponsor an event

·         Host a food drive

Upcoming CEC Events:

·         Back-to-School Carnival: an annual event being held August 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for families in CEC programs. The Carnival includes a variety of fun activities and entertainment. Each child receives a new school outfit and school supplies.  Hundreds of volunteers are needed to assist with set up and coordinate activities. To “adopt” a child and provide clothes and school supplies, contact Donna Riddick. For information about the Carnival click here.

·         CEC Annual Golf Classic: being held September 30 at Iron Horse Golf Club, the tournament includes a catered lunch, round of golf, fun contests and golf gifts for each player. Sponsors, players and volunteers are needed. Proceeds benefit the CEC’s mission and programs. Click here to learn more about the tournament.

·         Seasons of Hope Luncheon & Style Show: this year’s event will be held Wednesday, October 29 at Cacharel in Arlington.  Guests will enjoy a gourmet lunch, fun style show with fashions by the Hurst Stein Mart and inspirational speaker Sarah Ivey. Proceeds from Seasons of Hope benefit the Open Arms Program. Please click here for more information.

·         See how  the Community Enrichment Center got started to learn our history.

·         The Community Enrichment Center Frequently Asked Questions.

·         The Community Enrichment Center 2005 Public Disclosure Copy of Form 990.

·         The Community Enrichment Center 2006 Annual Report.