Our Mission is to guide individuals and families back to self-sufficiency.
why do we do this
For most of us, life is a fairly even flow of obligations, punctuated by the occasional unexpected event. But for some – and it could easily be someone we know – the unexpected becomes overwhelming. Illness, separation, job loss, family crisis: these are events that make getting from point A to point B impossible without assistance.
That’s where Community Lifeline Center steps in: assisting local residents manage crises and navigate their way back to self-sufficiency. This assistance ranges from financial help—rent, utilities, food, medical or prescription assistance—to job search training, credit and budget counseling, and advocacy. Community Lifeline Center also promotes special projects throughout the year such as collecting and distributing holiday meals.
Community Lifeline Center exists because a community stands tallest when it kneels to offer a helping hand.
We provide emergency assistance. Our focus is to help clients and families become self-supporting again as quickly as possible.
OUR HISTORY
Community Lifeline Center was born as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1989 when a group of churches determined it was best to work together in supporting and meeting the needs of people in need. We’ve evolved and grown over the years but our original purpose remains unchanged: to be the premiere place for providing assistance, information and referral services for the residents of McKinney and north Collin County.
Funding is mainly provided by individual and business donations, and by local churches. Additional support is at times provided by TXU Energy, CoServ Charitable Foundation, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), City of McKinney Community Development Block Grant & Community Support, churches, and local businesses.
Agency History
OUR SERVICE AREA
We serve individuals and families
who reside in the cities of:
- Altoga
- Anna
- Blue Ridge
- Celina
- Copeville
- Farmersville
- Josephine
- Lavon
- Lowery Crossing
- McKinney
- Melissa
- Nevada
- New Hope
- Princeton
- Prosper
- Westminster
- Weston
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Community Lifeline Center continually searches for opportunities to increase the size and diversity of its board. If you are interested in serving complete and return the CLC Board Member Application.
STAFF