Capital Campaign
OUR ESTIMATED GOAL: $8.47 MILLION
Empowering Foster Youth in North Texas
At Direction61:3, we are on a mission to create a brighter future for foster youth aging out of the system in McKinney, Denton, Dallas, and across Collin County. Every year, over 1,200 young adults in Texas turn 18 and age out of foster care, often with no family, no support, and no stable place to call home. Without the safety net that most young adults rely on, many of these youth face devastating challenges. In fact, 40% of foster youth in Texas experience homelessness on their 18th birthday.
This is where Direction61:3 steps in with our Launch a Legacy Capital Campaign. We are raising $8.5 million to build The Farm, a transitional housing community that will provide safe homes, guidance, and support for these vulnerable youth. With your help, we can transform lives, giving foster youth the stability they need to succeed.
Explore the 12-page brochure with details and vision for Launch A Legacy
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Join Us in Launching a Legacy
Imagine being 18 years old with no home, no family, and no support. This is the harsh reality for many foster youth—but together, we can change that. Your support can help us build The Farm, a community where young adults find stability, guidance, and hope. You have the power to make a lasting impact on the lives of foster youth and create a legacy of hope for generations to come.
Take Action Today:
- Donate to the Campaign: Donate Now with the following form
- Learn More: Contact us at (214) 544-9055 or email info@direction613.org
- Spread the Word: Share our story with your community
Together, we can Launch a Legacy and empower foster youth in McKinney, Denton, Dallas, and throughout Collin County. Let’s build a future where every young adult has the opportunity to succeed.
PRESS RELEASE
MCKINNEY ROTARY CLUB AWARDS DIRECTION61:3 $100,000 MATCHING GIFT TO KICK OFF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Launch a Legacy Capital Campaign will Fund a Community of Homes in North McKinney for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
(McKinney, Texas, March 2024) – The McKinney Noon Rotary Club Foundation has chosen Direction61:3 as the recipient of a generous $100,000 Matching Gift for the foster youth agency’s Launch a Legacy Capital Campaign. This Matching Gift is provided as a lead gift for the capital campaign to build a new community of homes that will serve up to 60 foster youth aging out of care. The housing community will be built on the ministry’s current 4.8 acre main campus at 3286 County Road 168, McKinney, TX 75071.
The Launch a Legacy Capital Campaign’s goal is to raise $ 8.47 M to provide foster homes for teens between the ages of 14 and 17. Transitional living homes will be constructed for older youth as they turn 18, age out of foster care and need to transition into a more independent living environment. Other campus amenities will be a community event center for youth gatherings/community events/public coffee shop, as well as a maintenance garage for the Direction61:3 Kingdom Cars program.
Tammy Mahan, McKinney Rotary Major Gifts Committee Chair shared, “I am incredibly proud of the impact our Rotary Club will have on the youth of our community by supporting such a worthy non-profit with proceeds from our annual Flag lease program.”
Brian Loughmiller, former Mayor of McKinney and his wife Donna are the co-chair for the capital campaign. Brian shared, “Donna and I are proud to chair the Direction 61:3 “Launch a Legacy” Capital Campaign to raise funds to build a community for youth aging out of the foster care system. We strongly believe that these youth deserve our collective support as they transition into independent young adults.
Path Builders Booklet
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