Rancho Brazos Community Centers is a nonprofit organization serving Hood County, Texas dedicated to strengthening families, nourishing children, and uplifting our entire community together. For years, we’ve offered hope, practical help, and a place where every neighbor belongs.
To support Hood County families through free programs and services that nourish, educate, and empower.
Rooted in compassion and dignity, Rancho Brazos meets families where they are, offering consistent, meaningful help that leads to real, lasting change.
Rancho Brazos began as a vision: that families in our community deserve support without barriers, and that coming together in service creates stronger neighborhoods. Over time, that vision has become real through relationships built, meals shared, children supported, and volunteers engaged.
From humble beginnings to being the only free after-school program provider in Hood County, Rancho Brazos continues growing in response to the needs of our neighbors.
Meeting people with respect, understanding, and care no matter their circumstances.
Providing dependable support that families can count on.
Working collaboratively with volunteers, partners, and neighbors to strengthen Hood County from within.
Supporting the whole family, parent, student, and caregiver for lasting health and success.
Behind every number is a story, a child who grows a little more confident, a family who breathes a little easier, and a neighbor who knows they are not alone.
Our impact is measured not just in meals served or programs offered, but in:
We are humbled by the trust our community places in us and we work every day to honor it.
Our staff is made up of compassionate, dedicated individuals who show up every day to support children and families across Hood County. From after-school programs to food distribution and family support, our team works hands-on to ensure every person who walks through our doors feels welcomed, valued, and supported.
They are educators, mentors, listeners, organizers, and advocates united by a shared belief that when families are supported, communities grow stronger.
Sharla is the Executive Director of Rancho Brazos Community Centers. She has a passion for serving “at-promise” families, and ensuring each and every child has a soft place to fall. Her hope is that Rancho Brazos Community Centers becomes a second home to every child that walks through the door.
Rebecca or “Grandma” as we like to call her is the Program Supervisor of Rancho Brazos Community Centers. We believe every child needs a Grandma, and she loves to shower the kiddos with hugs, laughs, and food. She wants every child to feel welcome when they come to Rancho Brazos Community Centers.
Patricia is the Program Supervisor of Rancho Brazos Community Centers. She is over the K-1st graders of the Neighborhood Rec Program. She loves when the kiddos tell her about their day, and give her hugs during program.
Damon is the Program Supervisor over the CrossRoads Youth Program. Once being a teenager in the program, he found a passion to mentor teenagers and show them how to live a healthy lifestyle. He has a passion for guiding teenagers through the ups and downs of life and how to overcome obstacles in a positive manner.
Javin is over the Social Media management of Rancho Brazos Community Centers. She also provides Program Support. Javin has an appreciation for Rancho and loves to capture the memorable moments the kiddos have in daily activities. Javin wants to inspire the kiddos to continue laughing, smiling, and growing through Rancho.
