Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. They have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country.  UPDATE: Video from Pitch Stage.  Download business prospectus here.

Central Dallas Ministries is one of the largest faith-based organizations in North Texas. They operate a network of services and programs focused on fighting poverty through hunger relief, health care, housing and hope. In 2009, they reached more than 43,000 individuals and families. UPDATE: Video from the Pitch Stage. Download business prospectus here.

The Concilio operates as an umbrella organization for groups, corporations and individuals working with the Hispanic population in the greater Dallas area.  They are experts on Hispanic culture and understand the needs, challenges and contributions of the Hispanic community. UPDATE: Video from the Pitch Stage. Download business prospectus here.

 

The H.I.S. BridgeBuilders aims to train students in skills and trades that provide numerous and consistent job opportunities in high growth industries. The mission of the Education and Employment Training Program is “To continue the transformation of lives through education and employment training, enabling individuals to become more productive and contributing members of their community.”  UPDATE: Video from the Pitch Stage. Download business prospectus here.

 

 

Rainbow Days’ Family Connection Program began in 1989 to provide comprehensive supportive services for homeless children living in emergency, transitional or domestic violence shelters. Rainbow Days’ mission is to provide children living in high-risk situations with the skills they need to overcome adversity and stay drug-free. UPDATE: Video from the Pitch Stage. Download business prospectus here.

Shared Housing Center, Inc. provides affordable housing options that offer independence, empowerment and self-worth to a multicultural population – including the elderly, homeless, single parent families and persons with special needs.  The agency offers direct housing services and an educational component.  UPDATE: Video from the Pitch Stage. Download business prospectus here.

Vision Regeneration, Inc. seeks maximum impact by viewing their work as a movement rather than merely serving a limited group of children. They created the nation’s first Youth Promise Council, based on the federal Youth Promise Act. They also contract with Dallas County Juvenile Department for rehabilitation and intervention with adjudicated youth. Recognizing and leveraging the powerful role of cultural influences in the lives of youth, they also broadcast a TV show and have launched social networks that focus on ending youth violence. UPDATE: Video from the Pitch Stage. Download business prospectus here.