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MAKING IT HAPPEN

TOGETHER!


Welcome to Tejano Center! At the core of our mission is a simple yet powerful belief: We Educate. We Empower. We Transform Lives. 

 

OUR PROGRAMS

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Tejano Center

AT A GLANCE

Through every program, every initiative, and every person we serve, we are creating opportunities for growth, strength, and lasting change.

Health Equity

Our Health programs are dedicated to enhancing overall well-being through key services. The Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinic provides specialized care for adolescents, while La Tiendita offers health resources for the community.

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Social Initiatives

Our social initiatives strengthen community engagement. Through our Child Placing Agency, we provide foster care, kinship care, and adoption services, while Resolve connects victims with critical resources and crisis intervention.

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Supportive Housing

Our Housing initiatives include the Housing program which creates homeownership opportunities. Nueva Vida, a senior living space offering support, and Sunrise Lofts, which provides stable housing for youth aging out of foster care. 

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Education

Our educational programs include RYSS, our charter school district delivering quality education for students of all ages; NOVA Academy for Adult Education, supporting adults in advancing their education; and GRADcafe, which provides free college and career exploration support.

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30,905+

Lives impacted through our programs and services.

Grounded in equity, informed by data, and guided by community voice, we delivered integrated solutions across education, housing, health, and social services—reaching over 30,000 individuals.

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Students of all ages becoming lifelong learners.

From early childhood through adulthood, our educational programs (RYSS, NOVA, and GRADcafé) create pathways to opportunity, equity, and self-determination.

22,955

Individuals assisted with their Health Equity needs.

Health is not simply the absence of illness—it is the presence of opportunity, connection, and dignity. Our health initiatives are designed to uplift the whole person through a comprehensive network of care.

$22.7+ Million

Economic Impact from Home Purchases

Our Affordable Housing Program opens doors to brighter futures. Through bilingual workshops, we empower families with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the homebuying journey and build lasting financial stability.

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MAKING IT HAPPEN

TOGETHER

Join us in this journey of transformation—because when we uplift one another, we create a ripple effect that changes lives for generations to come.

Together, we have brought RYSS Early Childhood Academy at OST and OST Lofts to life!

Dr. Adriana Tamez

Tejano Center CEO & RYSS District Superintendent

Nuestra identidad es un superpoder, no un obstáculo.

Carmen Martinez Guerra 

Defensoras de Víctimas en RESOLVE