OUR MISSION IS TO REVITALIZE THE COMMUNITIES OF AMERICA THROUGH SPORTS, MENTORSHIP, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

Yes, poverty most oftentimes refers to a lack of money; however, most of the poverty experienced in underserved communities is the poverty of opportunity. That’s where we come in. When we give resources and provide opportunity, we foster a spirit of hope that will change hearts and mentalities … and will ultimately impact future generations.

AT CEOC

WE ARE GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE
ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY
THROUGH OUR FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS:
SPORTS
MENTORSHIP
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

CHANGE MINDSETS,

CHANGE LIVES.

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Sports reinforce that hard work and teamwork are the keys to success. While many young people dream of being a professional athlete, the reality is that only about 1% of athletes enter professional sports as an athlete. There’s so much more to sports than just playing the game. Being involved teaches discipline, hard work, good sportsmanship, resilience, and teamwork – and it provides the opportunity for great mentorship.

Sports showed me the way forward. During challenging times, they gave me purpose. During my most impressionable years, they instilled discipline, sacrifice, and perseverance. Most importantly, they introduced me to the mentors who would help me seize the opportunities that would shape my future.
– Scott Turner, CEOC President

Mentorship gives us wisdom from people who’ve been there before and can guide us forward. Children living in poverty are statistically more likely to have stressful, abusive family situations and therefore, a lack of leadership. We have powerful mentors in our network that will speak into their lives and give them the security and resources they need for their own personal development. This includes internships, apprenticeships, education, and faith partners. Our mentors are true leaders who are helping change the conversation from hopelessness and despair to new opportunities and an optimistic future.

Economic Opportunity provides formerly unknown opportunities that open the right doors and put people with the right skills in the right jobs. When we breathe new life into these vulnerable communities, we are providing opportunities for entrepreneurship, new jobs, workforce training, and connections with various communities. As a result, family units are impacted from the top down – cultivating a message of hope and opportunity.

INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITIES

We’re investing in more than just our youth – our efforts are an investment in entire communities. Serving these young people teaches and inspires them to serve their neighbors. We’re helping them develop skills to become true leaders and impact generations to come.

  • Scott Turner

    President

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  • Linda Yaccarino

    Chairman

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  • Tony Ewing

    Vice Chairman & Treasurer

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  • Alfonso Costa JR.

    Secretary

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  • Jim Donofrio

    Strategic Partnerships

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  • David Mansdoerfer

    Operations

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PROJECTS & STORIES

SOUTH DALLAS DRIVING ACADEMY TO EXPAND WITH SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FROM PARTNERS CEOC AND THE MOOZIE FOUNDATION

[DALLAS, TX – December 30, 2022] The Moozie Foundation has donated $50,000 through Community Engagement & Opportunity Council to...
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CEOC AND NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH PARTNER UP TO COMBAT THE LEARNING SLIDE IN NORTH TEXAS COMMUNITIES

CEOC’s Learning Lab initiative aims to improve early childhood education through a strategic after-school program that includes a faith-based...
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CEOC AND BRIDGEBUILDERS PARTNER TO PREPARE RECORD NUMBER OF BONTON STUDENTS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

CEOC and BridgeBuilders equipped more than 350 South Dallas students for the school year through an annual back-to-school initiative.
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Super Bowl Charity Brunch Fundraiser 

Our first fundraiser of 2022 was a tremendous success! We started off strong with an amazing Super Bowl Charity...
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The Moozie Foundation Initiates First Round of Funding for a New Driving Academy in South Dallas

[DALLAS, TX – December 20, 2021] The Moozie Foundation, a charitable arm of The Rosewood Corporation, and the Caroline...
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Bonton Community Festival

On Saturday, November 6 we brought the people of Bonton together at a community festival to help us officially...
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