T.R. Hoover Community Development Center

What T.R. Hoover Community Development Center does

T.R. Hoover Community Development Center (TRHCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1997 and headquartered at 5106 Bexar Street in South Dallas, Texas. The organization originated as the Ideal Neighborhood Association in the late 1980s — a grassroots group of low-income families combating negative community developments — and was reconstituted in 1997 as a tax-exempt corporation to address poverty, economic disinvestment, urban decay, deteriorating infrastructure, neighborhood safety, and unemployment. TRHCDC operates a multi-component community development ecosystem organized into four service divisions: Tech Center (digital skills training, STEM education, Saturday programs, summer camp, after-school enrichment, eSports), Business Center (workforce development resources, productivity software access, government service links), Training Center (DevOps Engineer, Mental Health First Aid, Resilia, and College Credit certifications), and Outreach (food assistance, senior empowerment, diaper distribution, career development, community events including Christmas in July). Programs serve children, adults, and seniors in the South Dallas community.

The technology stack is conventional and entirely third-party. The organization runs a Shopify-based online store for merchandise and program registration, processes donations and transactions through PayPal, and provides community access to Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Meet, Calendar, Slides, Forms, Sites, Google for Nonprofits) and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote) via the Business Center. Additional integrations include Adobe, Canva, Calendly, Jira, AmeriCorps Campus, CatchaFire, FindHelp.org, Volunteer Voly, VitalChek, Social Security Administration resources, Texas Workforce Commission, Dallas Housing Authority, South Dallas Employment Project, and Indeed. There is no proprietary technology, mobile app, or API platform; all systems are consumed as services.

The operating model is donation- and grant-funded. Revenue streams include charitable contributions from individuals and foundations, corporate sponsorships (United Way, Verizon, Texas Instruments, Comerica, Santander, Hillcrest Foundation, Rees Jones Foundation, Hobilitzelle, Heritage Giving Fund, SVP, Beam Media Corporation, Ashford, Vari, Holleman, Hill Wilkinson, Club Surge USA, The Moozie Foundation), program fees (Summer Camp at $40 per child), merchandise sales via Shopify, and rental of the Hoover Center event space and commercial kitchen to local and small businesses. Most community programs are delivered free of charge to participants. The organization employs approximately 7 staff members led by Executive Director Sherri Mixon (since 1998), operates under a board of directors, and is geographically concentrated in South Dallas with no disclosed expansion beyond the immediate service area.

Name

T.R. Hoover Community Development Center

Legal name

T.R. Hoover Community Development Corporation

Website

https://trhoovercdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

T.R. Hoover Community Development Center is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 that delivers technology training, workforce certifications, educational programs, food assistance, and affordable housing support to South Dallas residents across all age groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Digital skills training
• After school programs
• Workforce development
• Community outreach

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors including financial donations, monthly sponsorships, and in-kind support
2. Program Fees: Registration fees for programs such as Summer Camp ($40), training programs, and event participation
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded apparel and merchandise (t-shirts, sweatshirts, long sleeves) through the online store
4. Event Space Rental: Rental of Hoover Center event space and kitchen facilities to local and small businesses
5. Partnership Programs: Scholarship sponsorships, event sponsorships, and program sponsorships from corporate partners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

T.R. Hoover Community Development Center operates a multi-division community development ecosystem serving South Dallas residents. It delivers digital skills training, after-school and summer youth programs, senior empowerment services, workforce and career development, food assistance, and community events through its Tech Center, Business Center, Training Center, and Outreach divisions.

Product overview

T.R. Hoover Community Development Center operates a multi-component community development ecosystem consisting of four primary divisions: Tech Center (providing digital skills training, STEM education, Saturday programs, summer camp, and after-school enrichment), Business Center (offering workforce development resources, government services access, and productivity software including Google Apps and Microsoft Office Suite), Training Center (delivering professional certification programs such as DevOps Engineer, Mental Health First Aid, and Resilia), and Outreach (managing food assistance, senior empowerment, career development, and community events including the annual Christmas in July shoe drive). The organization also operates operational tools including a check-in/registration system for programs and a branded merchandise store. The integrated product suite serves the South Dallas community across all age groups from children to seniors, focusing on education, technology access, economic opportunity, and social support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Citizens Empowerment Programs Technology assistance and support services helping senior citizens overcome technological challenges, with referrals for housing and food resources.
• Community Grocery Sack Line Weekly food assistance program held every Tuesday at 10AM providing groceries to individuals and households in need across all zip codes in South Dallas.
• Hoover Center Event Space Rental Versatile event space with indoor and outdoor options available for rental to local and small businesses and community gatherings.
• Kitchen Space Rental Fully equipped commercial kitchen facility available for rental to local businesses and catering services.
• Community Apparel Store Branded merchandise store featuring apparel items such as sweatshirts, t-shirts, and long sleeves to support the organization, operated via Shopify platform.
• Digital Skills Program Digital literacy training initiative providing individuals with skills to thrive in the digital world, serving youth to seniors with over 64 graduates per year.
• Saturday STEM and Reading Weekly Saturday program (9AM-12PM) combining STEM education with reading enrichment for children and youth.
• Christian Ladies Talk Program Virtual program offered for remote participation, serving women in the community with support and connection.
• Tech Center Technology support services providing digital skills training, STEM education, summer camps, and after-school programs to enhance technological proficiency of community members from youth to seniors in South Dallas.
• Business Center Resource hub providing access to workforce development tools, government services, productivity software, employment resources, housing assistance, and business support services for community members.
• Training Center State-of-the-art training facility offering professional development programs including DevOps Engineer, Earn College Credit, Masterly Skills, Mental Health First Aid, and Resilia certification courses.
• After School Program After-school enrichment program (Monday-Thursday until 6pm) providing homework help, tutoring, creative crafts, and games with snacks provided to school-age children in South Dallas.
• Summer Camp Annual summer program running June through July offering engaging workshops, theater activities, and field trips for children and youth, with $40 registration fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55 new single-family homes constructed in South Dallas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beam Media CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWebsite development and media support partner. Collaborated on organizing Digital Skills Program graduation and supporting TR Hoover staff.
• Club Surge USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner supporting community merchandise and outreach.
• South Dallas Employment ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing employment resources and workforce development support through the Business Center.
• I Look Like LovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing diaper donations for Diapers Day program on the 4th Friday of every month.
• Dallas Police Department (DPD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for neighborhood security and outreach events.
• A Chance 2 DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance program partner providing Chance to Dance + Arts programming.
• Dwell with DignityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting community programs and services.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational service program partner supporting community service and volunteer coordination.
• Southern Dallas ThrivescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting South Dallas community initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Way of Metropolitan Dallas: Major Dallas-area nonprofit that funds and coordinates community services, social services, and education programs — directly comparable to TRHCDC as a community-development funding and program operator serving the same metro.
• Goodwill Industries of Dallas: Dallas-based nonprofit combining workforce training, digital skills, and community support with a donation-driven revenue model and a retail/merchandising arm — closely mirrors TRHCDC's training-plus-merchandise model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas: Provides after-school, summer, and STEM programming to youth in underserved Dallas neighborhoods — overlapping head-to-head with TRHCDC's after-school, summer camp, and esports offerings for the same youth segment.
• Habitat for Humanity Dallas: Affordable housing builder and neighborhood revitalizer in South Dallas — comparable to TRHCDC's 55-home infill track record and housing advocacy as a community development corporation.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas: Operates multipurpose community centers with youth, adult, and senior programming in the same Dallas market — closely comparable as a facility-based, multi-generational community services operator.
• City Square: Dallas anti-poverty nonprofit providing workforce development, food assistance, housing support, and youth services in South Dallas — directly comparable mission and service mix.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Dallas: National community development financial institution (CDFI) with a Dallas presence funding affordable housing, workforce, and small business in underserved neighborhoods — comparable to TRHCDC's community development and housing construction activities.
• Rebuilding Together (Dallas affiliate): Provides home repairs, affordable housing preservation, and community revitalization for low-income homeowners — comparable to TRHCDC's housing-related community development work.
• Dallas Leadership Foundation: Dallas faith-based community development nonprofit running workforce, youth, and housing programs in South Dallas — directly comparable mission and target geography.

Broad incumbents

• Communities Foundation of Texas: Large Dallas-based community foundation and giving vehicle that funnels capital to nonprofits like TRHCDC — comparable as the broader regional capital partner within the same ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/trhoovercdc
• Instagraminstagram.com/trhoovercdc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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