He directed the after-school program for children and teens in Vickery Meadow at the Vickery Wellness Center while it was sponsored by Buckner Children and Family Services and later led the program when it was managed by the Melody Parc Apartments. In 2011, Teddy started an after-school program at Birchwood Apartments in East Dallas
Teddy has invested in the lives of hundreds of children, offe
ring a structured and safe environment for students to grow academically as well as physically and spiritually. The key to his success has been providing fun, team-building activities that motivate children to attend the program every day. This high attendance also enables children to receive the academic support that they need. Many of the alumni of the after school program have graduated from high school, obtained scholarships, and now attend college. In July 2011, Teddy's desire to continue impacting the needs of the community he has long served led him to found Community Concern, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Community Concern has a three-pronged focus--providing a safe after-school environment, promoting Christian values, and building healthy families.
