New Nation Center

Our five-year goal as Community Organization focuses on making a direct impact on disconnected youth and families that live in either low income homes, unfunded or underfunded communities, those facing or being released from incarceration and youth currently in foster care. A few of these goals tie in with the main goal which is the 60,000 to 100,000 s.f. Youth Development and Technology Center. All goals are projected to be complete over a 5-year time span, with some of these goals seen in under 3 years.

• Acquiring temporary space to start offering programs to the public.
• Building Technology Center.
• Reduce the amount of homes living below poverty through southern areas of Dallas.
• Lower the number of police involved incidents by providing programs that interest youth and young adults.
• Reduce the numbers of youth, young adults and families using illegal and legal substances by providing mentors and counseling.
• Reduce the number of suicides among youth and young adults.
• Reduce the number of repeat offenders among youth, young adults and families.
• Prepare more individuals to gain and retain employment in various fields.


Youth Development and Technology Center
Project Duration: TBA (phase 1 & 2), Project Location: TBA, Total Amount of the Project: USD 15,000,000 (estimated)

This center will be a drop in for the youth and the community, adult programs will also be held the center in our Advanced Learning Building. New Nations Center will offer case management, mental health service, housing and shelter referrals, food services health services. Both Men’s and Women’s programs and meetings will be held at the center along with any events. There are six main programs that will be offered, these programs will be administered by certified professional who have a passion in the development of our future leaders. With all of these programs New Nations Center will have partnerships with various school and companies to be a direct line for new students or add talented individuals to the workforce

• Education – (GED Prep and Testing, Tutoring, STEM Program etc.)
• Business – (Career Development, Career Training, Entrepreneurship)
• Music Development / Film and TV Studio (Community Choir – News Show)
• Culinary Arts (food served to low income families and homeless)
• Fashion Studio (clothing will be sold to public and retail stores to fund program)
• Technology Studio (Technology and STEM Program for Low Income Families)
• Sports (Basketball, Football, Baseball teams for men and women)
• Men’s and Women’s Society (Men’s and Women’s Group)
• Youth Chill Zone (Games, Music, events for youth on weekend nights)
• Young Adults House (Housing for homeless youth, young adults)

All programs will be offered to youth and young adult in Dallas County for free to those who meet income guidelines. Those who do not may pay a fee for some programs but most will be free.

Starting with our men's and women's program, mentoring and find out the issues that each person has. Participants will go through classes on their interest and develop the skills for either career purpose or educational. Group meetings that will help with figure out life providing a support system. The construction of our youth center will see the true change to the affected communities and the growth. The Center will have several different programs that will lead our youth to secure careers, stability, and sense of self-pride. Families will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills finish high school and college education online with the help from certified instructors. Monthly career fairs to help boost the growth of other businesses by having qualified applicants they can scout on a monthly base. We also plan to work with major companies​ so that job training can start with us.

We currently have a strong pool of volunteers who are ready to work with youth and young adults throughout Dallas County. We also have leadership from working professional whom currently work with youth in the community. All of our Directors have graduated with either a Bachelors or Master Degree in either business management, social services and education.

Currently we are working with a group of young women apart of the Buckner International Next Step Program. These young women come from all racial background and have aged out of foster care. Our program provides services in, Anger Management (Loss of Freedom, Respect, Identifying Triggers, How to express your anger, What do you do when your angry, How anger effects your health, Understanding your anger), Social skills (Human Interactions, Understanding Emotions, Self-Control) Career Development ( Interviewing Skills, Retention, Dealing with Co-Workers, Importance of following company rules, Employment Laws), Finding your life’s purpose, Finances (Art of Budgeting, Living on Your Own, Buying a Home, Credit, Saving and Investing, In Financial Trouble), Supportive Relationships (What is a Healthy Relationship, Healthy vs Unhealthily Relationships, Relationship Boundaries). These classes are given twice a month from January to December. Each topic will identify the participants individual problem, understand their problem and develop a plan to correct their problem. Through both text and real-world situations, participant are able to gain a better understanding of the issues that might hinder their development in life and also learn how to deal with problems that may pose issues in the future. This will prepare youth and young adults for a more stable future, giving them the tools, they need to maintain a positive production way of life. Participant are also involved with community service efforts to help boost a sense of self pride. This program will continue with expansion into the community to help the youth and young adults in Dallas County