Nonprofits Funded in Ector County

TO PROVIDE OVERNIGHT LODGING, MEALS, FELLOWSHIP (THROUGH HOST CHURCH CONGREGATIONS) AND TRANSPORTATION TO SCREENED HOMELESS FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS WILL ASSIST IN SECURING HOUSING.

ODESSA LINKS EXISTS TO BUILD A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SEEKING ASSISTANCE. THE GOAL OF LINKS IS TO MAKE INFORMATION REGARDING HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, RECREATION AND THE ARTS AVAILABLE THROUGH A WEBSITE, PRINTED DATA, TELEPHONE ACCESS, AND WALK-IN SERVICE. OUR REFERRAL PLUS PROGRAM ASSISTS LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE SEEKING INFORMATION, FIND THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY TO MEET THEIR NEEDS ALONG WITH FOLLOW-UP CARE TO ENSURE CLIENT NEEDS ARE MET. ODESSA LINKS IS ALSO SOAR CERTIFIED TO NAVIGATE INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR DISABILITY. LINKS PARTICIPATES IN THE TEXAS HOMELESS NETWORK'S (THN) BALANCE OF STATE; A COLLABORATION OF OVER 200 COUNTIES WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM NONPROFITS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND SERVICE AGENCIES TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS. THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE THN GIVES OUR AGENCY THE TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS THROUGH THEIR CLIENTTRACK/HMIS (HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM), TO ELECTRONICALLY STORE CLIENT CASE RECORDS AND

THE MISSION OF OCAH IS TO COORDINATE, COMMUNICATE AND SUPPORT THE VISUAL, PERFORMING AND LITERARY ARTS AND HUMANITIES IN ODESSA.

TO UNITE THE LOCAL BODY OF CHRIST WITH A PLAN OF ACTION TO INFLUENCE THE SCHOOL WITH THE GOSPEL. THE MINISTRY OF FIRST PRIORITY GETS WORKED OUT THROUGH A CLUB AT SCHOOL FOLLOWING A FOUR-WEEK STRATEGY CALLED HOPE. HOPE IS AN ACRONYM FOR HELP, OVERCOME, PREPARE, AND ENGAGE. HELP EQUIPS STUDENTS TO SHARE THE GOSPEL. OVERCOME INSPIRES STUDENTS TO OVERCOME THEIR FEAR OF SHARING THE GOSPEL. PREPARE ALLOWS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR TESTIMONY. ENGAGE PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO INVITE THEIR NON-BELIEVING FRIENDS TO HEAR ABOUT THE HOPE OF CHRIST.

To ease and heal the emotional trauma of the victim and the family guide the victim through the maze of the medical and legal systems, provide support for making informed decisions and advocate for victim.

Education and Wildlife Conservation

About Us Our History Odessa Day Nursery was established in 1951 by the Junior Service League of Odessa. It was licensed by the State Department of Public Welfare, as a non-profit daycare facility. It is currently licensed to care for 117 children. Our Program Our program is planned to meet the needs of each child in all areas of development. We have planned and supervised indoor/outdoor activities to promote physical, emotional and mental growth. Our program is also planned to give every child a positive self concept and a sense of independence. Our Mission To meet the needs of each child in all areas of Educational Development through activities that promote physical, emotional, social and mental growth in a safe healthy environment.

THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS TO STUDENTS, CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE AREA

WE TYPICALLY BRING THE WORLD CLASS CASSATT STRING QUARTET (CASSATTQUARTET.COM) TO WEST TEXAS ANNUALLY TO INSPIRE AND WORK INTENSIVELY WITH OUR STUDENTS AND OUR MUSICAL COMMUNITY THROUGH CHAMBER MUSIC. WE WANT TO GIVE STUDENTS THE VISION OF WHAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, RESPONSIBILITY TO THE GROUP, RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER, AND THE INTIMATE MUSICAL EXPRESSION THAT CHAMBER MUSIC PROVIDES.

DONATIONS OF EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES TO MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES (SUPPORT OF MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY FUNCTION.)

To instill a love of learning and a pursuit of excellence in a Christian atmosphere in which all students are honored The School educates students from pre-k through 8th grade.

The Museum was organized to distribute educational information and data on animals of the world; and provide a channel for organized efforts to promote a public understanding and acceptance of sport hunting as an effective tool for wildlife conservation and management.

THE MISSION OF JESUS HOUSE ODESSA IS TO TANGIBLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE HOMELESS AND LESS FORTUNATE, WHILE EMPOWERING THEM FOR THEIR FUTURE AND AVOCATING FOR THEIR WELLBEING.

PERMIAN BASIN HONOR FLIGHT IS COMMITED TO SENDING WWII, KOREAN AND VIETNAM VETERANS TO THE WAR MEMORIALS IN WASHINGTON TO HONOR THEIR CONRADS.

PROVIDE PREGNANCY TESTS, FRIENDSHIP COUNSELING, CLOTING

TO SERVE THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PURPOSES OF THE ODESSA COMMUNITY

PROMOTE PUBLIC INTEREST TO IMPROVE LIBRARY

Pride Center West Texas' Members have a charitable mission to improve the lives of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) minorities through the provision of safe gathering spaces, educational offerings, and social services that prioritize those who identify as LGBTQN+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, nonbinary, and the rest of our family members +).

GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. GIRL SCOUTS WORKS HARD TO GIVE A VOICE TO THE UNDER-REPRESENTED, REACHING OUT TO THOSE IN NEED, BRIDGING GAPS, AND CREATING LASTING CONNECTIONS.THIS IS PARTIALLY ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH OUR VIRTUAL TROOP MEETINGS, WHERE WE ADDRESS SOME OF THE CHALLENGES GIRLS ARE FACING TODAY, SUCH AS BULLYING, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, AND COMPROMISED SELF-ESTEEM.THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE A SERIES OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, GIRLS DEVELOP GREATER SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CONFIDENCE, AND INCREASE THEIR SOCIAL AWARENESS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. GIRLS ALSO LEARN HOW TO BE MORE CONSIDERATE AND CARING AS THEY EXPLORE THE IMPACT THAT THEIR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS HAVE ON THEIR BEHAVIOR TOWARD OTHERS.BY WAY OF A PATCH PROGRAM, PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE HELPFUL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR GIRLS' MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS YEAR-ROUND.

ODESSA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PROVIDES PRIMARY EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

THE PURPOSE OF THE OC WRANGLER CLUB IS: 1. TO SUPPORT THE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF ODESSA COLLEGE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND/OR OTHER TANGIBLE RESOURCES IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENT ATHLETES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL OR ALL SPORTS, TRAVEL ASSISTANCE FOR ATHLETIC STAFF OR STUDENT RECRUITS, OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS AS CIRCUMSTANCES MAY INDICATE. 2. TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY AWARE OF THE UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDED BY THE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF ODESSA COLLEGE AND TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL SUPPORT OF COMPETITIVE EVENTS IN THE FORM OF FAN PARTICIPATION AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS. 3. TO INSURE THAT ALL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE OC WRANGLER CLUB ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH NJCAA RULES & REGULATIONS. 4. TO WORK IN A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATION OF ODESSA COLLEGE TO INSURE THAT ALL ACTIVIITES OF THE OC WRANGLER CLUB REFLECT POSITIVELY ON THE COLLEGE AND ITS MISSION.