Resources
Education
Community Learning Center
This Fort Worth, Texas school offers courses in HVAC, welding, aerospace manufacturing, accounting, forklift operation, CNC machining, and other areas. Tuition assistance is available.
Dallas College WorkReadyU
Dallas College offers free education and job training programs for qualified residents of Dallas County, Texas.
Educational Opportunity Center
Residents of Dallas County, Tarrant County, and Johnson County, Texas can take advantage of free education advising and resources, including GED, college, university, and trade school programs.
Lone Star Truck Driving Academy
Learn to drive a Class 8 over-the-road semi truck in just five weeks and get your CDL. Tuition assistance is available.
Health Care
Cost Plus Drug Company
An online pharmacy selling generic prescription drugs at far lower prices than traditional pharmacies, with no insurance required. One Cornbread Hustle employee saved an estimated $800 a year on a single prescription!
Essential StaffCare
Cornbread Hustle is proud to offer optional health, vision, and dental insurance to all employees, from their first day on the job. Talk with your recruiter or apply online now to learn more about the benefits provided through Essential StaffCare.
Housing
Anew Vision
Transitional housing and counseling for people in recovery.
Come As You Are Assisted living
Group homes for those in addiction recovery, veterans, and behavioral health patients.
Forgiven Felons
Founded by a former offender, this organization provides temporary / transitional housing, work assistance, and ministry in Texas.
Grace Place Properties
Second-chance apartments owned and operated by Grace Place Church in Duncanville, Texas. Many Cornbread Hustle employees have found help here.
Job Preparation
South Dallas Employment Project
A collaboration of more than 140 Dallas organizations providing access to training, jobs, and more.
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Training and job placement help in Fort Worth, Texas, and surrounding communities.
Personal Finance
Pathfinders
Providing financial literacy education, coaching, asset-building, and other services. Based in Fort Worth, Texas.
Watermark Community Development Corporation
Backed by Watermark Church, this organization provides financial assistance, job training, and incubators for entrepreneurs and new small business owners in North Texas. A Cornbread Hustle employee was able to buy her first house with their help!
Reentry Assistance
City of Dallas Community Courts
For Dallas residents, the city’s Community Courts are in place to help former offenders get a fresh start.
Oasis Center
This Texas church-affiliated group provides a variety of assistance programs for first-time youth offenders and formerly-incarcerated people. Offerings include reentry, record expungement, counseling, coaching, workforce placement, and job preparation.
Prison to Purpose
Specializing in reentry services with support, advice, and guidance.
Project ID
If you need assistance getting a photo ID in your state, this group can help.
Tarrant County Reentry 1st Stop Center
The Tarrant County Reentry Coalition positions itself as the first place for returning citizens in Tarrant County, Texas to turn.
Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative
Created by best-selling author and nationally-recognized pastor T.D. Jakes, T.O.R.I. provides help to men and women before and after their release from prison.
Unlocking Doors
Serving former offenders and their families, this Texas organization works closely with individuals to help them restart their lives.
Social Care and General Assistance
Cornerstone Assistance Network
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Cornerstone provides services including health care, housing, reentry assistance, and emotional / spiritual support.
Fort Worth EnVision Center
A centralized hub providing resources and support, including housing, education, health care, and job training.
findhelp.org
Just enter your ZIP code to find free and low-cost assistance with money, health care, nutrition, and more.
Goodwill Industries
Free career counseling, training, resume preparation, and other job placement services can be found here.
USA.gov
Find links to all federal government resources here, including help with taxes, health care, loans, housing, and more.
Volunteers of America
In addition to volunteering opportunities, this organization can help you with housing, health care, reentry services, substance use disorders, and basic needs.
Substance Use Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA offers free help and support for those struggling with alcoholism. Private group meetings are held every day, in thousands of chapters nationwide.
Narcotics Anonymous
Offering a 12-step program modeled after AA, this group provides support for those looking to stay off of drugs and mind-altering substances.
Oxford Houses
Oxford Houses are transitional addiction recovery homes nationwide. You can find Texas housing here.
Rehabs.org
This directory provides listings for rehabilitation treatment centers in all 50 states, and information on financial assistance for qualified patients.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Available 24/7, this is a free and confidential treatment referral and information service for help with addiction and substance use disorders. You can also call 800-662-4357.
Transportation
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Light rail and bus service throughout Dallas and Collin Counties in Texas.
Trinity Metro
Formerly known as The T, Trinity Metro provides bus service in Fort Worth, and manages the TEXrail and Trinity Railway Express train lines in Tarrant and Dallas Counties.
Veterans Assistance
National Veterans Outreach
Part of the American GI Forum, this operation provides employment services and housing assistance for veterans.
Off-Base Transition Training
The U.S. Department of Labor works with veterans to find jobs that are a great fit for their skills and experience.