M-Pact Grantee Directory

Texas State University is a public, student-centered research institution dedicated to excellence, discovery, and innovation. We create new knowledge, embrace a diversity of people and ideas, foster cultural and economic development, and educate our students to participate fully and freely in the communities of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Founded on the belief that partnering with communities to empower educators would lead to student success in school and in life; Empower supports community partners in designing, launching, and sustaining innovative schools and school systems that help students achieve long-term economic mobility. At the systems level, we work to transform state legislation, build community support, nurture systems-level leaders, and provide equitable K-12 and postsecondary opportunities for all students.

We believe our purpose is to anticipate and respond to the educational challenges of today’s educators. Our focus is on building capacity within ourselves and those we serve to ensure students are future-ready. Through collaboration, commitment, and enjoying the journey, we improve together. We believe every student has the right to highly effective schools, and we play a key role in supporting the continuous improvement of education.

Generation One’s mission is to champion strategic change in early childhood education. We serve our families and children through high quality early childhood education and mental health therapeutic support. Generation One is a community-based, Christian ministry serving a historically African American community characterized by generational poverty; high crime rates and unemployment; low levels of education.

Houston Community College is a leading educational institution offering a wide range of affordable, high-quality academic programs, workforce training and community-focused services. It provides students access to certificates, associate degrees, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. It emphasizes diversity, innovation, and student success through personalized learning pathways and support services, ensuring equitable access to education and career opportunities for all students.

Through the power of mentoring, Journey Forward Mentoring inspires and guides students to excel in school, progress in their careers, and contribute to their communities. We provide guidance, resources, and community to Dallas high school and postsecondary students to best ensure that our students not only enroll in a postsecondary path but complete their postsecondary education equipped with the necessary skills, tools, and network to pursue their chosen career paths.

Lionheart Children’s Academy is a non-profit Christian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young children and their families through excellent early education and care. We are passionate about nurturing all areas of child development while supporting working families with quality, affordable childcare. Our dedicated educators ensure every Lionheart child experiences love, security, and joy while engaging in opportunities to grow and develop.

The Nehemiah Center is a multi-faceted community center that provides assistance to low-income families who are invested in seeking a better future for their children through education, emotional wellness and personal enrichment. The Nehemiah Center serves and follows children as toddlers through their college years by engaging and retaining family participation year after year, creating the opportunity to build trust and a sense of community through relationships.

New Heights is the first authorized dual enrollment public high school for adults 18-50 years of age in Texas. New Height's vision is to transform generations through increased access to education. In partnership with Tarrant County College (TCC), all New Heights students can earn their high school diploma, career certification, and college credits at no cost, resulting in a new career path and higher wages upon graduation.