Our Impact
3,789 neighbors served. 686 lives changed. Across Dallas County, our programs help families find work, finish school,
earn credentials, keep the lights on and stay in their homes. Here is what that added up to
this year.
Reporting period October 2025 – August 2026
Who we served October 2025 – August 2026 More than half the people we served were children — because helping a
parent find steady work changes a whole household.
People served 3,789
Neighbors reached
2,169 adults · 1,620 children
Across 2,463 families and 1,185 service sessions,
including 836 neighbors who came to us for the first time.
126
Household crises averted
Utility shut-offs stopped, evictions prevented, families housed
84
Industry credentials earned
CNA, CDL, ServeSafe, forklift, phlebotomy and more
57
Financial literacy certificates
Neighbors completing budgeting and money-management training
22
Diplomas & GEDs earned
High school completion for adults and young people
People served each month
Adults and children, October 2025 – August 2026
Oct
Oct
105
99
People served204
Families153
Nov
Nov
126
116
People served242
Families163
Dec
Dec
126
108
People served234
Families173
Jan
Jan
115
105
People served220
Families144
Feb
Feb
205
140
People served345
Families231
Mar
Mar
247
174
People served421
Families266
Apr
Apr
263
179
People served442
Families288
May
May
213
192
People served405
Families228
Jun
Jun
314
212
People served526
Families338
Jul
Jul
352
226
People served578
Families373
Aug
Aug
103
69
People served172
Families106
Service grew through the year, peaking at 578 people in July.
What our neighbors achieved All 686 outcomes Every number below is a documented result recorded by our staff —
a job started, a certificate earned, a home kept.
Jobs & Career Readiness 267 outcomes
Neighbors moving into work, and the training that got them there.
Job-search milestones reached 54
Career readiness certificates earned 38
Workforce development classes completed 29
Mobilizing Alabama Pathways (MAPS) completed 19
Community service participation 6
On-the-job training completed 2
Education & Credentials 114 outcomes
Diplomas, degrees and the certifications that open career doors.
CNA certifications earned 43
High school diplomas earned 18
ServeSafe certifications earned 12
Additional professional certifications 9
Alabama Career Essentials completed 8
College or university acceptances 6
Office computer skills certificates 2
School credits recovered through tutoring 2
Forklift certifications earned 2
Phlebotomy certifications earned 1
Hospitality guest-services certifications 1
Keeping the lights on and families in their homes.
Utility disconnections prevented 83
Financial literacy certificates earned 57
Households placed in emergency housing 13
Households placed in long-term housing 11
Driver’s licenses obtained 3
The parenting, coping and engagement work that holds everything else up.
Families in family engagement programming 32
Anger management classes completed 18
Conflict resolution classes completed 18
Evidence-based curriculum completions 14
Dad 24/7 classes completed 11
Women’s wellness classes completed 11
Youth in extracurricular activities 6
Parenting classes completed 5
Neighbors entering military service 1
The programs behind this work Familyhood Family Resource Center WIOA BBWI ARESET COMPASS (CERP, RISE & CPSB) TANF
