HELP=HOPE: Reducing the Burden of Cancer in Arlington

HELP=HOPE: Reducing the Burden of Cancer in Arlington is sponsored by Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. The HELP=HOPE program provides free, comprehensive assistance to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in Arlington, Texas.

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9M in Grants at March 2026 Meeting Published on April 02, 2026 The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation Board of Directors approved eight grants totaling $1,904,740 at the March 2026 board meeting. Since its creation, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation has awarded more than 500 grants totaling more than $46 million to Arlington nonprofit organizations, City of Arlington departments and neighborhood groups for projects that help the public.

The Foundation's mission is to contribute to a thriving Arlington by supporting the causes which benefit Arlington's citizens and enhance the natural surroundings and lifestyle of the city.

The Foundation most recently approved the following grants include: Arlington 150 th Anniversary Celebration | $890,000 During its sesquicentennial in 2026, the City of Arlington will be leading a number of initiatives aimed at generating community pride and celebration.

This includes multiple pieces of public art, community programming in partnership with community groups, marketing and a City of Arlington employee matching grant program benefitting nonprofits serving Arlington. Programming includes a dedicated historical website, Arlington150.

com, a bookmark content in partnership with Arlington ISD, an exhibit at the Arlington Museum of Art, a commemorative quilt, and a historical reenactment in partnership with Theatre Arlington, among others.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County – Club Safety & Security | $300,000 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County will implement critical safety and security upgrades at its three Arlington branches, which serve more than 1,800 youth each year.

The project includes installing badge‑access systems, expanding security camera coverage, improving perimeter fencing and gates, enhancing gym safety features, adding shade structures, upgrading emergency signage, and strengthening interior and exterior lighting.

These improvements, guided by recent security assessments and supported by the Arlington Police Department, are part of a larger $1,015,000 effort to ensure Club members have safe, well‑monitored environments where they can learn and grow.

Cancer Care Services – HELP=HOPE: Reducing the Burden of Cancer in Arlington | $50,000 Cancer Care Services’ HELP=HOPE program provides free, comprehensive assistance to more than 300 Arlington cancer patients, survivors and caregivers each year.

With cancer rates and financial hardship disproportionately affecting Arlington’s low‑income and uninsured residents, the program delivers crisis intervention, financial assistance, emotional support, navigation services and culturally responsive care to reduce distress and remove barriers to treatment.

Funding from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation will help sustain these wraparound services, which have demonstrated strong outcomes and ensure that vulnerable families facing cancer receive the support they need to cope, recover and maintain stability.

Child Care Associates – Child Care Studio at Fielder Square | $400,000 In response to Arlington’s shortage of affordable, high‑quality child care, Child Care Associates is opening a new early learning campus at Fielder Square that will include 10 classrooms serving approximately 100 children from birth to age five through a mixed‑income model.

With this grant from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, CCA will complete install a modern security system, classroom technology and furniture/fixtures/equipment to ensure the studio can open safely and operate at full quality from day one.

The campus will offer comprehensive family supports, including health screenings and developmental assessments, while strengthening the educator pipeline through coaching and partnerships with local colleges and workforce boards. Construction is slated for completion in late 2026, with licensing to follow and doors opening in spring 2027.

Helping Restore Ability – Attendance Care Training | $7,740 Helping Restore Ability will expand its caregiver training program to provide Arlington attendants with advanced, accessible instruction that strengthens care quality for low-income residents with disabilities.

With this grant, HRA will deliver an enhanced series of training modules focused on personal care, chronic disease management, infection control and client safety, with a goal of training up to 65 caregivers who serve 103 Arlington clients.

The program will improve caregiver skills, increase workforce stability, and support better health outcomes for clients through improved medication management, preventative care and reduced hospital visits.

Mansfield Mission Center, Inc – Mobile Mansfield Mission Center at Timberview High School | $7,000 Mansfield Mission Center is partnering with Timberview High School to launch an in‑school Mobile Mission Center that provides students with access to food, toiletries and clothing in a supportive, stigma‑free setting.

The Mission will stock the Mobile with essential items, including basic clothing, hygiene products, and nutritious snacks, ensuring students facing financial hardship can reliably meet their most immediate needs. The project will operate weekly on campus and connect referred students and families to additional wraparound services such as healthcare, food assistance and financial coaching.

In its first year, the Mobile is expected to serve at least 300 students, strengthening dignity, stability, and overall engagement in school. The project launched in January 2026 and will continue through the academic year, supported by in‑kind donations, volunteer involvement and ongoing community partnerships.

Shakespeare LIVE – Shakespeare LIVE | $50,000 Shakespeare LIVE will present its second annual free outdoor Shakespeare festival at the Levitt Pavilion, offering three performances designed to engage the community. With this grant, the organization will purchase essential production equipment, support contracted performers and expand marketing efforts to grow attendance and ensure a high‑quality, accessible arts experience.

Events will take place October 29–31, 2026, and are expected to draw up to 5,000 attendees. The events will feature added festival elements such as costume contests, themed activities and enhanced community partnerships. The project also includes expanded educational resources for teachers and youth.

Trinity Habitat for Humanity – Arlington Aging in Place Projects | $200,000 Trinity Habitat for Humanity will complete essential home repairs and modifications that help Arlington seniors safely remain in the homes they own. They will address critical needs such as roofing, plumbing, electrical work, accessibility upgrades and other major repairs for up to eight low‑income homeowners age 62 and older.

These improvements will reduce safety hazards, support independence and stabilize housing for seniors who cannot afford costly maintenance on fixed incomes. Habitat’s staff will assess each home, coordinate subcontractors and volunteers, and ensure projects meet HUD‑level standards through its Rehab Tracker monitoring system. Arlington Tomorrow Foundation