CVCreative Visions Social Services & Consu
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About Creative Visions Social Services & Consu
Creative Visions Social Services helps young people build leadership, financial literacy, life, and career skills through programs such as BEST, Youth LEAP, and Creative Pathways. At the same time, families in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex can receive food, utility, clothing, and limited emergency housing-related assistance. A donation supports an organization that meets immediate needs while giving youth and families tools for greater self-sufficiency.
Creative Visions Social Services puts youth development alongside direct family assistance. Young people take part in mentoring, internships, service-learning, and community projects, while low-income households can access help through Adopt A Family and Feed A Family. The organization also shares practical expertise through community education and grant-writing services.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Business and Entrepreneurship Student Training Program (BEST)
Develops technology education, entrepreneurial skills, financial literacy, life skills, and leadership among youth in Tarrant and Dallas Counties.
Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)
Provides youth with leadership, technology education, entrepreneurial, and financial literacy development.
Student Outreach Services (SOS)
Involves local youth in community service-learning projects.
Teen Youth Council (TYC)
Engages youth in service-driven activities and community service-learning.
Adopt A Family Program (AAF)
Provides basic-needs assistance to low-income households and families, including limited emergency rental and mortgage assistance, food assistance, utility assistance, clothing, information, referrals, and advocacy.
Feed A Family Program (FAF)
Provides canned goods, non-perishable items, and emergency food assistance at no cost to underserved and underrepresented families with low incomes.
Youth Leadership, Education Achievement Program (Youth LEAP)
A 20-hour course for youth ages 11 to 18 that develops leadership, social, emotional, and academic skills through education, cultural enrichment, and personal growth. It includes adolescent development, healthy life skills, and financial literacy.
Creative Pathways Youth Program (CPYP)
A 20-hour internship program for ages 14 to 19 focused on sexual risk avoidance, personal development, life readiness, community service, and health education.
Students Understanding Relationship Education (SURE READY4Life)
A 20-hour youth development program for ages 14 to 17 in Tarrant County that addresses healthy relationships, life skills, personal growth, domestic and dating violence awareness, child maltreatment prevention, career readiness, and entrepreneurial skills.
Training Workshops
Interactive sessions providing hands-on learning, skill development, and practical application. Topics include grant writing, starting a nonprofit business, grant management, and leadership development.
Grant Writing Services
Grant research, writing, editing, assessment, and project management services for private and government grant applications.
Community Education Programs
Seminars, presentations, workshops, computer classes, CPR and First Aid, professional training, and conferences for individuals, families, communities, and organizations.
Youth Development and Mentoring
Activities include mentoring, job readiness and job training, community service, internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, career mentoring, cultural enrichment, and youth initiatives.
Family and Community Support Services
Services and activities include recreational activities, counseling, assessments, parenting classes, job preparation, consulting, program evaluation, referrals, case management, family services, and assistance.
About this work
Mission
Creative Visions Social Services engages individuals, youth, families, and communities by providing leadership skills and opportunities for self-sufficiency.
Who they serve
Individuals, youth, families, adults, seniors, neighborhoods, and communities, with programs specifically serving youth and families in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Several family programs focus on low-income and underserved households.
Their impact
- The organization reports grant awards of $25,000 from the Dallas Women Foundation, $20,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission, $30,000 from the Office of Community Service, $99,000 from Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County, and $5,922,728 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
How your donation helps
- Food and non-perishable items for the Feed A Family program
- Utility assistance and limited emergency rental and mortgage assistance for families in need
- Clothing and other basic-needs assistance through the Adopt A Family program
- Youth leadership, education, mentoring, and personal development programs
- Community education, training workshops, and program activities
Need help?
How someone in need can access Creative Visions Social Services & Consu’s services.
Individuals and families can contact Creative Visions Social Services through its contact form or by phone to ask questions, participate in programs, or seek information about available family assistance. The Adopt A Family and Feed A Family programs provide support to families in need, including food, utility, clothing, referral, advocacy, and limited emergency rental or mortgage assistance.
In their words
Our mission is to engage individuals, youth, families and communities by providing leadership skills and opportunities for self-sufficiency.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Creative Visions Social Services & Consu has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Mentor youth by sharing knowledge and experience
- Volunteer with the organization
- Join the Board of Directors
- Participate in programs and share time and skills
- Support fundraising activities
- Become a sponsor
- Form a strategic partnership
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- African American Business Leader of Excellence Award, presented to Derinda Stewart by the Xi Theta Omega Arlington Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in 2008
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does the Creative Pathways Youth Program work?
Creative Pathways is a 20-hour internship program for youth ages 14 to 19. Participants attend weekly group meetings, complete four hours of service-learning, take part in a 10-hour Real Essentials pregnancy prevention curriculum, and create a school or community campaign. Those who complete at least 80% of the program can earn a $200 stipend, with parent or guardian participation required.
What does Youth LEAP include?
Youth LEAP is a 20-hour course for youth ages 11 to 18. It covers adolescent development, healthy life skills, financial literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, accountability, social-emotional skills, education, cultural enrichment, and personal growth.
Who can participate in SURE READY4Life?
SURE READY4Life serves youth ages 14 to 17 who live in Tarrant County, Texas. This 20-hour program addresses healthy relationships, personal development, domestic and dating violence awareness, child maltreatment prevention, career readiness, and entrepreneurial skills.
What assistance is available through the family support programs?
Adopt A Family offers basic-needs assistance that may include food, utility help, clothing, information, referrals, advocacy, and limited emergency rental or mortgage assistance. Feed A Family provides canned goods, non-perishable items, and emergency food assistance at no cost to families in need.
What topics are covered in the organization’s training workshops?
Training workshops cover grant writing basics, starting a nonprofit business, grant management, and leadership development. They are structured as interactive sessions with hands-on learning and practical skill development.
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