Southwest Key Programs

🤝⚖️ Southwest Key Programs has partnered with the Dallas County Juvenile Probation Department to provide quality, long-term mentoring services to youth (ages 10–15.8) who need extra guidance and support. 🌐 By combining ’s community-focused approach with the department’s expertise in juvenile services, we’re confident we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth. ✨

Learn more about the partnership at https://swk.la/dallasmentor

🌽🍅 Families: Join us at our Victor R. Garza Community Center next Wednesday for the Central Texas Food Bank ! 📦 Get FREE, healthy groceries and pantry staples to nourish your family. Spread the word and let's fight hunger together!

🗓️ March 26th, 2025
🕚 10 AM to 11 AM CST
📍 6002 Jain Ln, Austin, TX 78721

🌟 We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Monica Recinos, our dedicated Program Director in , NY, as the 2025 Carol Chichester Beacon of Light Award recipient! 🏆 Presented by the Orange County Youth Bureau, this award honors individuals who break down barriers and uplift youth through collaboration & dedication.

With nearly 13 years as part of our , Monica is the first-ever recipient that serves justice-involved and at-risk youth, a testament to her continuing commitment to be a guiding light in her community. Congratulations, Monica! ✨👏

🥙 🛒 Thank you to our HQ for volunteering at this month’s Central Texas Food Bank food giveaway at our Victor R. Garza Community Center! Southwest Key Programs is proud to serve our by distributing free, healthy food to those in need. ✨

🚛🌬️ : Frederick McKinley Jones is a prolific inventor with groundbreaking innovations. He invented portable air-conditioning and the refrigerated truck, revolutionizing food distribution and access to transportation. He continues to show us what’s possible in a time full of challenges and obstacles. ⛟

🌽🍅 Families: Join us at our Victor R. Garza Community Center next week for the Central Texas Food Bank ! 📦 Get FREE, healthy groceries and pantry staples to nourish your family. Spread the word and let's fight hunger together!

🗓️ February 26th, 2025
🕚 10 AM to 11 AM CST
📍 6002 Jain Ln, Austin, TX 78721

🖤📝 : Gwendolyn Brooks is the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in Literature. She used her poetry to give voice to the Black experience in America at the time. Her work explored themes of poverty, racism, and everyday life with honesty and social consciousness. 📖

February is , a time for us to spread and consider ways for us to build healthy habits. Although cancer cannot always be prevented, there are some measures you can take.

🥕 Healthy Eating: Fill your plate with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
🏃 Stay Active: Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
🚭 Don't Smoke: If you smoke, quitting is the single best thing you can do for your health.
☀️ Protect Your Skin: Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher and limit sun exposure, especially during peak hours.
🩻 Know Your Family History: Talk to your doctor about your family's cancer history and any screenings you may need.

🖤🎶 : Aretha Franklin is known as the "Queen of Soul.” Aretha’s iconic lyrics featured in "Respect," turned the song into an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. Her impact on music and social justice is immeasurable. 🎵

🧑‍🏫 It’s and we continue to be grateful to our counselors in our programs, guiding youth toward a brighter future. 📚

Melody Cantu is an Academic Guidance Counselor at the program in . As a first-generation college graduate, she understands the challenges and uncertainties that students face. She reflects, “There was so much I didn't know while preparing for college and going through college.” Melody is passionate about guiding and supporting students as they navigate the college application process and fulfill their academic potential. ✨