Salvation Army Cedar Crest Community CenterThe Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian organization that provides substance abuse treatment, homeless shelter, life skills classes, non-perishable food, Christmas gifts for children, domestic violence programs, emergency financial assistance (rent/mortgage/utilities), child care, after-school programs, summer day camps, computer training, senior citizens services and low-cost youth sports leagues in the Greater Dallas area.
The Salvation Army's Cedar Crest Community Center is a refuge for residents of this Southeast Dallas neighborhood. Here neighbors, both young and old, enjoy activities that address their physical, social, and spiritual needs.
A wide range of sports activities give children and youth a chance to participate in basketball and football leagues, as well as cheerleading. This center is home to a satellite Larry North Fitness Center complete with first-rate workout equipment donated by Larry North.
Link to Dallas Metroplex Command
Little Heroes BaseballThe Todd Wagner Foundation is a founding and Hall of Fame sponsor of the Little Heroes Baseball Field Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization whose mission has been to create a first-class baseball facility and sports program for inner-city youth.
Little Heroes Baseball partnered with the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department to build the Whataburger Little Heroes Baseball Park at Dallas' historic Pike Park. Funded entirely with private funding, the $1 million baseball diamond and facilities opened March 2005. It features an ivy-covered outfield wall, recessed dugouts, raised pitching mounds and covered stadium seating. Organizers initially recruited players to play in four leagues, beginning at the T-ball level and up. Today, the organization operates dozens of teams. Little Heroes Baseball Foundation built the ballpark and will operate it for at least the next 20 years.
Link to Little Heroes Foundation
Vikings Sports AssociationVikings Sports Association (VSA) is a non-profit organization created for the benefit of boys and girls in South Dallas who do not have the access or the financial wherewithal to participate in youth activities. Founded by Joe Hamilton in 2009, VSA is centered on utilizing football and cheer squads to mentor at-risk youth and give them a chance to participate in sports where they otherwise could not. VSA provides a financial platform and resources (equipment) for those not so fortunate. In addition to basic participation and sports fundamentals, VSA also seeks to instill lifelong character skills such as discipline, dedication and team work into their lives. Mentoring at –risk youth and providing a safe haven for youth activities, Joe Hamilton and VSA seek to make a lasting difference in the lives of its participants. VSA youth participate in the Cedar Hill Youth Football League.
North Texas Lacrosse AssociationThe purpose of the NTLA is to unify, promote, develop, and equally represent men’s and women’s lacrosse in North Texas, operating in compliance with the approved requirements and guidelines of US Lacrosse.
The goals of the organization shall be to:
(a) Increase the number of qualified coaches, officials, players and administrators by recruiting and assisting the constituent groups with recruiting and training efforts.
(b) Collect, develop, and disseminate lacrosse instructional materials to all constituent groups.
(c) Maintain the integrity of the game of lacrosse and promote sportsmanship.
Link to North Texas Lacrosse Association
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