We Exist to Create Christ-Centered Pathways of Hope.
Behind Every Door is a faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to creating pathways of hope for people in low-income neighborhoods.
We serve the community with the support of many partners.
From summer lunch programs to volunteer organizations and in-house partnerships with Veritex Bank and LightPath Health, our goal is to meet every basic need and set our neighbors on a path to hope. Learn how you can partner with Behind Every Door.
We create value in underserved neighborhoods through our 6E Framework, building pathways of hope that help people discover their God-given potential and strengthen their communities.
Our 6E Framework:
ENGAGEMENT
EDUCATION
ENCOUNTERS
EXPLORATION
EXPRESSION
EVALUATION
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We believe in the power of presence.
At Behind Every Door, Our strategy is simple yet profound: be present. Every day. We provide a safe, nurturing place where they can thrive, offering support, mentorship, and opportunities that create pathways to hope and a future filled with promise.
Our vision: Behind Every Door envisions a world where people are living in the fullness of who God created them to be, free from constraints of their circumstances.
Meet
Emily Palacios
Emily’s journey with Behind Every Door is a powerful testament to the lasting impact of community support. Once a participant who benefited from our programs , she is now the Front Office Manager, dedicating her time to give back to the community that helped her thrive. Her kids, inspired by her example, also volunteer at the center, making Emily and her family invaluable contributors to the heart and soul of Cedar Crest Community Center.
Meet
Marquez Frost
Marquez’s journey with Behind Every Door began in after-school programs, where he learned values of integrity and perserverance. Despite challenges, he graduated high school, interned with BED, and now works for Amazon, supporting his daughter with unwavering resilience. Through our support and his determination, Marquez embodies hope for a better future.
Meet
Tranece Harris
Tranece and her husband were able to continue working and provide for their children with the support of the Cedar Crest Summer Program. Despite these challenges, her determination and resilience shine through.
Meet
Terrance Randolph
Terrance “Coach T” Randolph is the heart and soul of the Cedar Crest Comets. He is a true example of what it means to leave a legacy in the Cedar Crest community. Coach T has faced many challenges in his life but has turned them into opportunities to make a difference for others. He works every day to bring hope and change to his neighborhood.
As Coach T says, “We’ve got to save our babies.” At Behind Every Door, we stand with him in this mission, believing that every life can be transformed. Behind every door, there’s a story, and Coach T’s story is still being written—one life at a time.
Our Vision: Behind Every Door envisions a world where people are living in the fullness of who God created them to be, free from constraints of their circumstances.
We believe that relationships are strengthened through influence…
…and that influence is cemented by being present. Our mission is to enter neighborhoods, love our neighbors, and unlock the God-given potential that exists within everyone.
Why it matters in our community:
Economically disadvantaged children read at or above their grade level by 3rd grade.
All families in Dallas that live below the poverty line.
Below national average median annual income
Of average family income below the poverty line.
Will you partner with us as we walk with people into the fullness of who God created them to be?
We are here — together!
