Serving Denton

Shiloh Field is the largest community garden in America and it is right here in Denton, TX. Also, all of the fresh fruits and vegetables go to feeding the hungry in our community.

Some children struggle to develop the things that many of us take for granted: walking, talking, eating, and more. My Health My Resources (MHMR) helps children with developmental delays and their families.

There is tremendous need in Denton County. But what issues are people facing? In this episode, Serve Denton's Client Navigator Ana Rodriguez shares 3 stories of people who came to Serve Denton looking for help and were able to find it.

1 in 5 homeless people are veterans. 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Why is this? How do we help them? David Jordan understands because he's a veteran who used to be homeless. And now he helps homeless veterans get back on their feet and reintegrate into the community.

What if you could impact a child’s future? What if your presence in a child’s life could be the difference between dropping out and having a future full of opportunities? That’s what Communities in Schools specializes in. They pair mentors, coaches, and tutors with children in schools to help them stay in school and thrive.

How do you get out of poverty? That's what Community Services Inc. helps people do. They provide the resources and guidance needed to help lift people out of poverty. Listen to this great conversation with Regional Manager Rachel Adetokunbo about poverty, it's causes and it's solutions.

Nonprofits are on the front lines of helping people in need, but often times they are limited in their resources. Not having what they need can make it difficult to serve the people who need them most. Kinsey Adamson works with Serve Denton's partners to help them do more of what they do best so they can serve more clients and fulfill their mission.

Having legal issues can be a huge barrier to getting back on your feet. But there are barriers to being able to get that legal help in the first place. That's why RISE: Reaching Individuals through Service and Education is a team of attorneys who is helping people remove their legal barriers and keep moving up in life.

An unplanned pregnancy can cause much fear and uncertainty in a woman's life. Woman 2 Woman is there to help women know their options, make informed decisions, and support them along the way.

When you age out of the foster care system, you are expected to become an adult with no family support. This leads to all sorts of problems down the road. Brandy Coty founded Zoie's Place to help women transition from foster care to adulthood.