After8toEducate

What After8toEducate does

After8toEducate is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in May 2017 by Jorge Baldor to serve unsheltered high school students ages 14-21 in the Dallas Independent School District, where over 4,000 homeless students have been identified. The organization operates the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center — a former DISD elementary school in the Fair Park area donated by the district and repurposed into a comprehensive facility combining a 24/7-access drop-in center (open 365 days/year, 8 AM to 9 PM) with a 35-bed residential wing offering emergency shelter and transitional living. Service offerings include showers, laundry, meals, clothing, academic tutoring, job training, mental health counseling, case management, family reunification, LGBTQ+ support, college readiness workshops, and a creative expression program featuring a podcast studio and art corner.

The organization runs a collaborative delivery model rather than operating programs directly in isolation. Core operational partners include Dallas ISD (referrals and facility), Promise House (trauma-informed residential staffing), CitySquare (drop-in operations via its TRAC program), Social Venture Partners Dallas (organizational backbone), Parkland Health (healthcare integration), and Legal Aid of North Texas (legal services). Angela Enciso serves as Executive Director, overseeing approximately 10 staff including operations, youth support, youth outreach, and case management roles, governed by a 19+ member board and a 40-member cross-sector steering committee.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, foundation grants, and fundraising events — there is no fee-for-service component. Documented institutional support includes major grants from the Rainwater Charitable Foundation ($500,000 matching, July 2018), The Rees-Jones Foundation ($250,000), Hoblitzelle Foundation ($200,000), AT&T ($150,000-$300,000 total commitment), Wells Fargo ($100,000), Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation ($150,000), and Kozmetsky Family Foundation ($150,000), supporting a $4 million capital campaign that had raised $2.8 million by October 2019. The organization holds no proprietary technology, no patents, and operates entirely on a donations-and-fundraising revenue model.

Name

After8toEducate

Legal name

After8toEducate

Website

https://after8toeducate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

After8toEducate is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center, providing 24/7 drop-in services, 35 emergency/transitional beds, academic support, counseling, and case management to unsheltered Dallas ISD high school students ages 14-21.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homeless Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Youth homeless services
• Emergency youth shelter
• Drop-in center services
• Nonprofit social services
• Transitional living program

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization generates revenue primarily through individual donations, corporate donations, and fundraising events such as the annual Youth First Gala. Donations can be made as one-time contributions, recurring donations, or through employer matching programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

After8toEducate operates the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center in Dallas, providing a Drop-In Center (immediate services such as showers, laundry, meals, clothing, and social services for youth ages 14-21, open 365 days/year from 8AM-9PM) and Residential Services (emergency shelter and transitional living program with 35 beds). The organization also delivers academic support, job training, mental health counseling, college readiness workshops, mentoring, creative expression programs, and family reunification services to homeless high school students in the Dallas ISD area.

Product overview

After8toEducate is a nonprofit organization operating a comprehensive social services program for unsheltered high school youth in Dallas. The organization operates the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center, a facility that houses two core services: the Drop-In Center (providing immediate support services 365 days a year) and Residential Services (emergency shelter and transitional living with 35 beds). These core offerings are supplemented by academic support, job training, mental health counseling, college readiness workshops, LGBTQ+ support, creative expression programs (including a podcast studio and art corner), and summer meal services. The organization does not offer a technology product but provides direct services to homeless youth ages 14-21 in partnership with Dallas ISD, Promise House, and CitySquare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fannie C. Harris Youth Center: The physical facility operated by After8toEducate, a former Dallas ISD elementary school in Fair Park repurposed as a drop-in center and emergency/transitional shelter for homeless youth ages 14-21.

Products and services

• Drop-In Center Drop-In Center provides immediate support services for homeless youth ages 14-21, including access to showers, laundry facilities, meals, clothing, and social services for education reconnection, housing stabilization, employment, and healthcare access. Open 365 days a year from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
• Residential Services Residential Services is an emergency shelter and transitional living program serving unsheltered Dallas ISD high school students with 35 beds. Provides shelter, case management, counseling, family reunification resources, and social services for homeless youth ages 14-21.
• Fannie C. Harris Youth Center The Fannie C. Harris Youth Center is a former Dallas ISD elementary school in Fair Park, Dallas, repurposed as a comprehensive youth center offering drop-in services and residential programs for unsheltered high school students. Includes dorm-style residential wing with 35 beds, common spaces, counseling rooms, clothing closet, library, podcast studio, and outdoor garden.
• Academic Support Services Tutoring, educational support, and school enrollment services to help homeless youth maintain academic progress and access educational opportunities.
• Job Training and Employment Resources Employment resources and job-skill training to help homeless youth develop workforce readiness and gain employment.
• Mental Health and Counseling Services Mental health counseling, emotional support services, and trauma-informed care addressing the unique needs of youth experiencing homelessness.
• College Readiness Workshop Interactive college preparation program teaching essay writing, application processes, financial aid navigation, and information about historically black colleges and universities.
• AT&T Mentoring Program Monthly mentoring program partnering with AT&T at Woodrow Wilson High School for students involved in the DECA program, providing guidance to help youth stay in school and continue education beyond high school.
• Creative Expression Program Art corner, podcast studio, storytelling programming with OutLoud, and creative expression opportunities including spoken word poetry, music, dance, writing, and visual arts for youth experiencing homelessness.
• Summer Meal Site Breakfast and lunch program serving youth ages 14-18 during summer months through Dallas ISD's summer meal program, addressing food insecurity among homeless youth.
• LGBTQ+ Support Services Specialized support services for LGBTQ+ youth who experience homelessness at disproportionately high levels, providing acceptance, valued support, and adequate provision and shelter.
• Family Reunification Services Case management and support services to help reconnect homeless youth with family members and provide housing stabilization support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ homeless students served in DISD
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Dallas Independent School District (DISD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDISD is a key partner providing the facility (former Fannie C. Harris Elementary School) and referring students to the program. The district has contributed a formerly vacant elementary school to become a resource for students facing housing instability.
• Promise HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromise House, with 35 years of experience serving and housing homeless youth, provides round-the-clock, trauma-informed support and supervision for the residential services component of the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center.
• CitySquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitySquare operates the Drop-In Center at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center through its Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC), which has served homeless youth aging out of foster care for more than 15 years.
• Social Venture Partners DallascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial Venture Partners Dallas formed and powers the After8toEducate collaborative, providing organizational support and connecting the initiative with resources and expertise.
• Parkland HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing healthcare services integration at the youth center.
• Legal Aid of North TexassupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides legal assistance services to homeless youth at the center.
• Leadership Arts Institute / Business Council for the ArtssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to bring creative expression elements to the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center, including a podcast studio, art corner, and inspiring art installations.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Omicron Mu Omega ChaptersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted a College Readiness Workshop at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center with their #CAP Program, providing college essay writing, financial aid navigation, and application support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Largest privately funded nonprofit in the Americas addressing youth homelessness, operating residential shelters, drop-in centers, and supportive housing across 34 cities. Comparable to After8toEducate in target population and core service mix, but at national scale.
• Salvation Army: Large national nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and social services including youth and family programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the emergency shelter and social services space overlapping with After8toEducate's service model.

Direct peers

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing housing, education, employment, and health services to homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-24. Closely mirrors After8toEducate's integrated wraparound service model and youth-age focus.
• Promise House: Dallas-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional living, and outreach programs for homeless youth ages 0-21. After8toEducate's core operating partner at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center's residential wing and a direct comparable in mission, geography, and service model.
• CitySquare: Dallas-based anti-poverty nonprofit that operates the Drop-In Center at After8toEducate's Fannie C. Harris Youth Center via its TRAC program for homeless youth aging out of foster care. Direct comparable in geography, target population, and drop-in service delivery.
• Rainbow Days: Dallas-based nonprofit serving at-risk and homeless youth through prevention, intervention, and enrichment programs in schools and the community. Comparable in geography, target population, and focus on school-based outreach.
• Our Friends Place: Dallas-based nonprofit providing shelter, transitional living, and supportive services for homeless young adults. Comparable in geography, target age range, and residential service model to After8toEducate.

Regional players

• The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center: Dallas-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and recovery services primarily to homeless adults. Comparable as a Dallas-based shelter operator serving similar populations, though After8toEducate focuses specifically on youth.

Others

• National Network for Youth: National membership and advocacy organization supporting youth-serving organizations, including those addressing youth homelessness and human trafficking. Adjacent peer as an ecosystem enabler for organizations like After8toEducate.

Emerging players

• True Colors United: National nonprofit focused on preventing and ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth. Directly comparable to After8toEducate's LGBTQ+ Support Services offering and the disproportionate youth homelessness in that population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/After8toEducate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/after8toeducate
• Instagraminstagram.com/after8toeducate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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