Youth With Faces

Join us in celebrating a special milestone: Jalisa’s one-year anniversary as our incredible Reentry Program Specialist!

From guiding students as they set future goals, to meeting them in the community and connecting with partners to ensure every graduate has the support they need, Jalisa’s dedication shines through in everything she does. She’s always ready to lend a helping hand and go the extra mile for our youth.

Thank you, Jalisa, for your passion, commitment, and heart. We’re grateful to have you on our team and can’t wait to see the lives you’ll continue to change. Here’s to many more years of making a difference—together!

We’re so proud of our Dallas culinary students, who brought their skills and creativity to Dallas Legacy Mission, Inc.'s First Friday Veteran Luncheon at the Dallas College West Dallas Center!

For our second time at this inspiring event, our students turned dessert into a friendly competition—splitting into teams to craft mini cookie ice cream sandwiches for veterans to taste and vote on. The result? Smiles, sweet treats, and a memorable afternoon of connection.

But this event was about more than just dessert. Our students gained real-world experience planning and serving at a catered event, while serving local veterans and learning from organizations dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.

A huge thank you to Dallas Legacy Mission for welcoming our interns and making us part of such a meaningful day. Your partnership helps our students grow and serve!

This week, Dr. Jaz and Michelle had the privilege of representing Youth With Faces at the Moody Foundation’s M-Pact Fund Convening in Galveston, joining fellow grantees committed to improving educational outcomes across Texas.

A highlight was the strategic planning session led by College Possible Texas where we learned actionable strategies for connecting long-term goals with daily work, leveraging technology, and building intentional partnerships. We’re grateful for the new ideas and inspiration!

Thank you to the Moody Foundation! We’re excited to apply what we’ve learned to better serve our students across North Texas.

We’re excited to share how the American Eagle Better World Foundation’s May Month of Service grant program is making a difference for justice-impacted youth in North Texas! Thanks to a dedicated group of AEO leaders, Youth With Faces received vital support for our Career Readiness programs—and a hands-on boost to our spaces.

During May Give Back Days, the AE team rolled up their sleeves to clean and organize our office and classrooms, creating a welcoming environment for our students. They capped off the day by leading mock interviews, helping our youth build confidence and real-world skills for their next steps.

We’re deeply grateful for the time, energy, and encouragement these volunteers poured into our mission. Their commitment is helping us build brighter futures, one student at a time. Thank you, American Eagle and the Better World Foundation, for believing in the potential of our youth!

May marks a milestone for so many of our students as they celebrate the end of the school year, and for some, their high school graduation! We’re honored that our VP of Programs, Dr. Jazz, served as the commencement speaker for Collin County Juvenile Services’ 2026 graduation. Adding to the celebration, our talented Collin County girls culinary class catered the event, showcasing their skills and dedication. We are incredibly proud of these students who are committed to building a brighter future. Join us in congratulating the Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Today is , and we’re celebrating the incredible educators who inspire our students every day. Whether inspiring youth during their time in juvenile placement or supporting their journey back into the community, these dedicated women are true champions of hope. Let’s give them a shoutout for their unwavering commitment to building brighter futures—today and every day! Drop a comment or share your thanks to show your appreciation for Jalisa, Alexis, Dr. Jazz, Kristin, and Geralynne!

Please join us in celebrating Geralynne on earning her Nonprofit Management Certificate from The Center for Nonprofit Management - CNM!

This achievement reflects her commitment to strengthening her leadership and deepening the skills needed to serve our students well. Ongoing professional development like this ensures our team stays equipped to deliver high-quality programs, adapt to challenges, and create meaningful opportunities for justice-impacted youth.

We’re proud of the impact Geralynne continues to make every day. Congrats, Miss G!

We were thrilled to welcome the Destination Success team from Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas to Miss Kristin's Career Readiness classes this week. Huge thanks to DeVondre, Ayanna, Christian, and Phantaysia for inspiring our students with new pathways to plan for their futures. Together, we're empowering justice-impacted youth to pursue exciting career opportunities and build brighter tomorrows in our community.

This week we hosted a special graduation for one of our incredible students.

With hard work and determination, he passed his GED exam with flying colors! While we’re unable to share his photo, please know he was at the center of this celebration—surrounded by a community cheering him on every step of the way.

At Medlock, this young man stood out as a leader in both our Culinary Arts and Career Readiness programs. His dedication and growth made a lasting impact on everyone around him. We’re deeply grateful to our partners for working with us to support his journey.

Thanks to special plans made by Reentry Program Manager Kristin, his big day was filled with joy—from the graduation music playing as he walked the room to the standing ovations that followed. It’s a moment we won’t forget, and neither will he.

As he reintegrates into the community this week, join us in congratulating this remarkable young man on a well-earned achievement and a bright future ahead!