A Glimmer of Hope Foundation

RunTex provides shoes, coaching and events for at-risk youth to help them build endurance and empower them to be active. Its mission is to improve the overall health in minority communities.

Meals For Kids' purpose is to nourish and promote healthy eating habits by providing free hot meals after school to children at various public housing complexes. All the meals are all planned by a registered dietician.

Founded in 2002, the East Austin Soccer Club’s low registration fees and “no child turned away” policy are the core of the club’s mission to serve the youth of East Austin regardless of their playing ability.

ACS provides emergency shelter, high quality care and hope for the future to the abandoned, abused and neglected children of Austin. This program provides expert medical and dental care to those children.

Kids Cafe ensures at-risk children receive appropriate nutrition in order to develop properly and perform well in school.  Recreation centers in low income areas serve as the primary sites for feeding the children.

Among African-Americans, deaths from heart disease and diabetes have reached epidemic proportions. This program focuses on nutrition and physical activity to encourage lifestyle changes for young adults.

Balls for Boys and Girls participants must agree to live by a Code of Conduct on and off the basketball court. The Code dictates they show respect towards their teammates, coaches and officials, work hard at their studies and live a healthy lifestyle.

In 1998, CTTA was formed as a community-based organization that provides life lessons to at-risk youth through the sport of tennis. Since then, it has reached more than 1,500 Austin children.

Founded as an educational alternative for youth who have experienced difficulties in a regular school setting, one of the academy’s goals is to have an athletic department that is on a par with any district in the state.

The programs include hiking, backpacking and paddling. Austin has a wide selection of parks and the experience of guided tours can be the beginning of life-long appreciation for the outdoors for at-risk youth.

Administered by the Arc of the Capital Area, the East Austin Food Pantry offers food, clothing, baby items, cleaning products and personal hygiene items to people who are having trouble covering their basic needs.