About us.
TCARF’s land stewardship and community asset preservation mission. Utilize land solely for charitable, educational, and public-benefit purposes
Remain subordinate to the Foundation’s land-trust protections
Create no private ownership interest, leasehold estate, or encumbrance
THERAPEUTIC LAND USE & MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Program Activities
The Texas Community Asset Recovery Foundation operates a community-controlled program sites located in San Antonio, Texas. The site is used for youth enrichment, summer programming, and community feeding initiatives and is made available through a long-term program use agreement. The property supports public access during scheduled program hours and is intended to provide consistent, ongoing community benefit.
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THERAPEUTIC LAND USE & MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS
The Therapeutic Land Use & Mental Wellness Program uses nature-based, outdoor, and land-centered activities to support mental wellness, emotional health, social inclusion, and quality of life for individuals experiencing mental health, special needs challenges or cognitive disabilities.
Program Authority
The Texas Community Asset Recovery Foundation is authorized by its Board of Directors to operate community-based charitable programs including, but not limited to, community feeding, youth development, senior and veteran services, after-school programming, workforce training, urban agriculture, food access initiatives, and therapeutic land-based wellness activities. These programs may operate at community-controlled properties made available through program use agreements and are intended to provide long-term public benefit in alignment with federal, state, and local initiatives.
Area Programs
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COMMUNITY FEEDING & NUTRITION ACCESS PROGRAM
The Community Feeding & Nutrition Access Program exists to reduce food insecurity by providing free, nutritious meals, snacks, milk, juice, and food resources to children, families, seniors, veterans, and vulnerable populations through community-based feeding sites and food distribution initiatives.
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YOUTH ENRICHMENT & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Youth Enrichment & Development Program provides structured educational, recreational, cultural, and life-skills programming that supports positive youth development, academic engagement, social growth, and community connection.
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SENIOR & VETERAN WELLNESS SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Senior & Veteran Wellness Support Program enhances quality of life for seniors and veterans by providing nutrition support, social engagement, wellness activities, and community-based services that reduce isolation and improve overall well-being.
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AFTER-SCHOOL & YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
The After-School & Youth Work Experience Program provides supervised, structured after-school activities combined with age-appropriate work experiences that build responsibility, confidence, and practical skills for children and youth.
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WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR AGRICULTURE & LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
The Workforce Training for Agriculture & Land Stewardship Program develops job skills and career pathways by providing hands-on training in agriculture, gardening, land maintenance, food systems, and environmental stewardship.
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COMMUNITY GARDEN & FOOD ACCESS PROJECTS PROGRAM
The Community Garden & Food Access Projects Program improves food security and community health by developing gardens, food-producing spaces, and access points that increase availability of fresh, nutritious food.
Our Amazing Team
Our expert team ensures
TCARF will acquire, hold, preserve, steward, and protect land and real property for long-term community benefit,
Jason Baron
Founder & Executive Director
At our foundation, we strive to make a positive impact and empower communities.
Kendra Burley
Program Coordinator
We are dedicated to supporting education and providing opportunities to those in need.
Jordan Chad
Grant Governance
Ensuring transparency and accountability in distributing funds for nonprofit projects.
Nina Mitchell
Founder & CEO
Former co-founder of ACME company. Early staff at XYZ. Loves coffee & morning runs.