Ground Floor Collective

10/10/2026

Awesome sauce! Just our best people, Executive Director Kristina Rivas and Pathway Navigator Kerry Pickett, telling the story and methodology of Ground Floor Collective! Thanks Texas Homeless Network for the interview!

10/10/2026

It was great to see you Amanda! Arc & Root Funding Co.

10/08/2026

Kerry Pickett, Ground Floor Collective's intrepid Pathway Navigator, mentoring clients at FCI Texarkana, one of our great partners in the community! See all the mentors and mentees? This is what cycle-breaking looks like!

10/08/2026

Program Coordinator Casey Purifoy and GFC Social Work Intern Lillian Williams representing Ground Floor Collective at the 5th Annual Texarkana Resource Day hosted by Mission Texarkana and the Texarkana Homeless Coalition.

It was a great event! A great opportunity to serve and make friends!

10/07/2026

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Partners Resource Network

Partners Resource Network (PRN) is a Texas nonprofit agency dedicated to supporting parents of children and youth with disabilities.

For 40 years, PRN has provided information, training, resources, and individualized guidance to help parents navigate special education and better understand their children’s needs and rights.

Through its federally funded Parent Training and Information Centers, PRN provides free services across Texas, including workshops, webinars, one-on-one assistance, youth programs, and educational resources.

PRN also works alongside schools, professionals, and community organizations to strengthen collaboration and build connections, giving parents and young people the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions and participate confidently in the special education process.

Contact information:

Mehleneese Black –Regions 7 & 8

Phone: 903-504-0819

[email protected]
Patricia Reedy – Region 8
Phone: 903.747.0010
[email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS:

PAVING THE WAY
A FREE Conference for Youth
Region 8 ESC 4845 US Hwy N Pittsburg, TX 75686
Attendee Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2026PTWR Exhibitor Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2026PTWE
🎤 Engaging speakers on transition, independence & real-life skills
🎓 College & trade school reps ready to talk next steps
🤝 Community organizations connecting you to real opportunities
🧭 Tools to plan your future with confidence
💡 Real-world tips you can actually use (not just “good ideas”)
🗣️ Youth-focused sessions that keep it real and interactive
🚀 Pathways to careers, training, and independence
📚 Resources to help you take your next step—whatever that looks like
👥 Meet people who get it and are here to support you
🔑 Strategies for self-advocacy and life after high school

09/15/2026

See you all this Friday!

📣Calling all non-profits, service providers, government agencies, faith based organizations - anyone who is in the business of caring for people in our community. Join Ground Floor Collective this Friday for a morning of networking, updates, and more! They will focus on updates for TXK Exchange, Ground Floor Collective's newest tool for collaborative case-management in the Texarkana Community! The meeting is on Sept 18, 2026 from 9 -10:30AM at the Southwest Center (3222 W 7th St, Texarkana, TX 75501).

09/02/2026

Su***de Prevention Awareness Month Resource Fair Set for Sept. 16 in Texarkana

The Bowie County Coalition for Heroes is inviting the community to come together for a special Su***de Prevention Awareness Month Resource Fair on Wednesday, September 16, at Hospice of Texarkana. The event runs from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and will honor local heroes, connect residents with mental‑health resources, and promote hope and support across the region.

Attendees can expect free coffee and doughnuts, car displays, and speakers from multiple helping agencies who work daily to support mental wellness and crisis prevention. Organizers say the goal is to support, educate, empower, and inspire hope while reminding the community that help is always available.

The Coalition encourages everyone to stop by, meet local providers, and learn more about the resources available to those who serve, protect, and support our community.

08/21/2026

Yay! Go Jenny!

Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker joined the Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce as director of Leadership Texarkana in July. Walker's appointment comes as Leadership Texarkana begins a new chapter under the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Link in comments.

11/24/2025

Ground Floor Collective is excited to share that we’ve received support from a new statewide partner, the Texas Bar Foundation! 💙⚖️ Since 1965, the Foundation has invested more than $30 million in law-related programs that strengthen communities across Texas. 🌟

Their investment will help us open up new doors for Texans to better understand and navigate their legal rights, with supportive services woven into the work we’re already doing with families. 🙌✨

We’re grateful for the attorneys and partners who make the Texas Bar Foundation’s work possible and honored to be part of their ongoing impact in Texas. ❤️👏