In the summer of 1998, Youth World’s first year, LaToya walked into our warehouse and said "One day when I grow up I'm going to move out, make some money and shop at K-Mart." Her dream of shopping at K-Mart was an everyday reality for my daughter. At that moment I knew that LaToya still had hope, something many of the 7 year olds in the room had already lost. ​

Every child has a place in this world and I knew that if people like you and me didn't step up to make a difference in their lives they would give up hope. Youth Worlds’ doors are open in the highest juvenile crime, lowest-family income area of Dallas so that little hearts like LaToya's can dream, learn, and live in the power of hope.

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Our passion is to see kids in need and their families impacted. We work together to inspire hope and relieve economic burdens in south Dallas so our kids can live in a stronger, healthier community. Relieving economic burdens comes through grocery giveaways, hot meals, school supply and shoe giveaways, holiday relief and an abundance of blessings. Hope is inspired through mentorship, encouragement, tutoring, relationships and intentionality. Impact is made here.

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​LaToya still had hope. Will you join our story and inspire hope in those who have lost it?

-Darla Shirley, Executive Director