M Gentry & Associates Community Development Corporation

#StrengtheningOnebyReachingOne

FORT WORTH, TX   |  mgentryassociatescdc.org

Mission

Our mission is to advocate and empower future generations to become economically independent. Stabilize households within the communities to move them towards self-sufficiency which will make positive long-term impacts. To provides services that will make positive and long-term results. Build pathways that will reshape our communities by "Strengthening One, by Reaching One!"

Ruling year info

2018

President

Mr. Mark Gentry

Main address

5600 East Loop 820 South Suite 204

FORT WORTH, TX 76119 USA

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EIN

76-0850622

NTEE code info

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement (S20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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M. Gentry & Associates Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) status, has been established to promote economic, community development, education and community services which will empower future generations to become economically independent in the Fort Worth We achieve this with a clear codified model that brings the best-in-class partnerships to work together to achieve positive outcomes, M. Gentry & Associates goal is to reach across generations, across lines of race and ethnicity, and across areas of concentrated poverty to ensure positive and long-term results.

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Tomorrow Triumph Leadership Geotechnical Engineering Construction & Material Testing

Training for High School students ages 16-19 a great opportunity to be the first, here in DFW to go through a vocational training that will give them (2) certifications, in return gain employed and/or internships in a Engineering Company along with opportunities to gain a professional craft in the field of Geotechnical Engineering. We have partnered up with TSIT Engineering & Consulting, LLC.

Population(s) Served

This will teach English grammar and vocabulary and develop listening, writing, and speaking skills for beginners up to
advanced learners.

Population(s) Served

Aim to teach individuals the basic computer skills they will need in order to thrive and obtain a job in an industry reliant on technology. This will include lessons in resume-building, creating an email account, and more. The program is also meant for individuals that are transitioning to new careers that require computer skills.

Population(s) Served

We will be providing homeless with individual care packages

Population(s) Served

Through this program, we will promote financial literacy, social and emotional awareness, and health among at-risk youth. It will also cover the following topics:


Building Relationships With Parents and Peers
Improving Academic Performance
Reducing Substance Abuse, Violence, and Other High-Risk Behavior
Becoming a Positive Role Model

Population(s) Served

s service aims to assist students from the 3rd to 8th grade and help them achieve academic success in their current grade level. These tutorials will cover English/Language Arts, Math, Spelling and Reading, and other subject areas.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

M. Gentry & Associates Community Development Corporation, a 501(c) (3) organization adhered to its mission to advocate and empower future generations to become economically independent and make positive contributions in the communities in which they live.

While occupying a unique space within the community with programs of choice:

#ShiningStars Tutoring- tutoring and homework assistance, positive self-image, reading, and literacy.
#Tomorrow Triumph Leadership-life skills, financial and economic literacy, education development and training.
#BuildingMe Mentoring- social and emotional awareness, Building relationships, etc.,
#OpeningDoors Computer Literacy- basic computer skills, resume writing, interviewing skills, financial and economic literacy.
#EmpowerYourself Adult ESL classes- English grammar and vocabulary including listening,
#StrengtheningOne- Homeless Care Packages


Our team knows that it takes a community to raise one! With that being said, it is important to continue to make a positive impact in the surrounding communities. Therefore, it is extremely important to help foster a community that will empower our teens and young adults, and inspire our seniors. Moreover, we want to assist low-income families, help bridge gaps for the homeless, and give hope to individuals who have been incarcerated!

Providing programs of choice! Being Innovative in the process. Leading by building relationships, establishing partners to help work together. Being an organization that will help engage and build positive role models. Passionate, engaging and listening is of the utmost importance. Motivated providing services that are unique, reaching across lines of race, and ethnicity to ensure positive and long-term results. In doing so by " Strengthening one, by reaching one!"

Community engagement and collaboration and building partnerships and through in kind donations

Implemented the first Geotechnical Engineering Construction and Material Testing training summer enrichment program that will start on June 10th. It is a (6) weeks program that will train High School students ages 16-19 in this field. The students will be eligible to receive certifications through the program. The program is partnered with engineers in the local community.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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M Gentry & Associates Community Development Corporation

Board of directors
as of 05/16/2019
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. Mark Gentry

M. Gentry & Associates Community Development Corporation

Term: 2007 -

Ryan Graham

Member

Michael W Crump

Vice President

Elexis Y Graham

Secretary

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No