"I CHANGE LIVES" isn't just a tag line that we print on our shirts, or lightly speak of when talking about ACO Programs and Services. It is our mission, our focus and our commitment to the families in Collin County facing crisis situations who come through our doors every day. By first securing their immediate needs for food and housing, our case directors then walk hand in hand with each family through programs and services offered to provide a path to long-term financial stability. It's truly life changing.
Chief Executive Officer
Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, green festivities, and community support at our Annual Charity Golf Classic! This is a popular tournament and sells out quickly – register now online or mail a check to secure your spot!
Help us keep kids nourished all summer long! Donate kid-friendly food items to support families in Collin County when school meals are unavailable. Together, we can fill the gap and ensure children have the food they need to stay healthy and energized all summer!
Help us set students up for success! Donate new school supplies to equip children in Collin County with the tools they need for a strong start to the school year. Together, we can fill backpacks and inspire confidence in every student!
Help us bring holiday cheer to children in need by donating new, unwrapped toys. Your generosity will make a difference for kids this holiday season! Let’s make this season magical together!
Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, green festivities, and community support at our Annual Charity Golf Classic! This year, we’re bringing a St. Patrick’s Day twist to the event, filled with shamrocks, lucky charms, and plenty of opportunities for your company to shine.
A desperate parent comes to ACO, fearing they will lose their home or not have a safe, warm place for their family to sleep. Will you be the reason they become homeless?
The local food pantry is short on supplies and staples for families to receive essentials and groceries. Will you be the reason their children go hungry?
I recently was interviewed by Allen’s outgoing Mayor, The Honorable Baine Brooks, and it was video recorded for Allen ACTV and also airs on YouTube. Baine has been a long-time supporter of ACO, even prior to his years in public service, and he and I have been friends for almost two decades. I was honored to be asked to be his final interview for “Dish With The Mayor.”
When I watched it back, I realized how many times I mentioned people “living on the edge.”
If a young mother with her two-year-old came to you in the grocery store and asked for your help because her children were hungry, would you say no?
If a stranger told you that his family was soon to be evicted from his apartment because he lost his job and asked you for help with rent, would you say no?
If you were asked to give where you live to support your neighbors who are facing hunger and homelessness, would you say no?
