Our Focus
Historically, low and moderate income communities throughout Deep East Texas have struggled to access financial opportunities. That's why we exist, to help these communities achieve financial stability and establish wealth for future generations.
Overview
LIFE's Financial Opportunity Center (FOC), provides free services like financial counseling and support for the low to moderate income population of Deep East Texas to achieve financial stability
Employment & Career Coaching
- 1-on-1 Career Planning
- Resume Writing
- Mock Interviews
- Access to Employer Partners
Public Benefits Eligibility Assistance
- On-site Assistance
- HHSC Application Assistance
- Referrals to Public Benefits
- Emergency Assistance
Banking Partners
Overview
The Wazo Project is designed to support local entrepreneurs as they pursue their dream. This project is also an avenue for local entrepreneurs to gain access to resources as they develop and capitalize on their wazos (thoughts).
Overview
The LIFE Empowerment Fund (LEF) is designed to address the lack of access to capital in Rural East Texas. The fund is also able to assist with the community's need to increase their credit scores through credit builder loans.
Legacy's Apprenticeship Program allows you to build a career in the industry of your choice that is offered through LIFE. This will allow individuals to sustain a career that is long-lasting stability for their families and loved ones. A sense of stability can also give individuals self-reliance to stay employed for longevity. Our Apprenticeship Program could possibly build quality employees’ that employers are looking for and striving to hire.
Next Chapter is an employment training Program that provides:
- Soft Skills Training
- Registered Apprenticeships
- Job Placement
- Possibility of access to Second Chance Employers
- Employment Coaching (Resume writing and mock interviews)
- Gain valuable paid career work experience
Gain valuable paid career work experience through one of our apprenticeship programs:
- IT Career Field – CompTIA Certifications
- ​Carpentry – NCCER Certification
- Organic Gardening – Mulching, fertilizing, seeding, picking harvest
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Mission
The Lufkin Urban Garden & Market will serve as both a community garden and market in one of many food deserts in the city. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for families by implementing sustainable agricultural practices, create jobs and volunteer opportunities, and increase community involvement and support. We hope to be a place used to address social, economic, and environmental disparities and a couple of the ways we do that is by accepting SNAP EBT payments and hiring marginalized members of the community due to age or background.
Fresh Seasonal Produce
The garden will provide fresh produce to be distributed through the CSA, sold at 805 Sayers St. and the local farmers’ market, and around the community to households in need. As a physical representation of the use and integration of various, alternative regenerative farming practices, we plan to provide better tasting and more nutrient dense food as we progress. Members of the community are welcomed and encouraged to tour the garden, as well as volunteer some of their time by signing up to be a "garden worker bee".
Certifications
At LIFE Farms, we empower individuals with practical skills and knowledge through our diverse certification programs. From customer service and sustainable agriculture to manufacturing and logistics, our training equips you for success in today's dynamic job market.
- NRF Foundation RISE Up Credentials in Customer Service & Sales
- Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) Certification
- Roots of Success Environmental Education & Job Training Program
- NRF Foundation RISE Up Credentials in Individual Warehouse Inventory & Logistics
- Organic Farmer Certificate Course
Join Our Community Compost Initiative
Transform your organic waste into community treasure with our Community Compost Initiative. Participate at no cost, reduce environmental impact, and gain recognition for your sustainable practices. Join us in enriching our community garden and showcasing your commitment to a greener future. Call us at 936-209-8217 or email aceasar@legacy-institute.org to schedule your drop-off and become a valued partner today.
Location: 805 Sayers St, Lufkin, Texas, 75904
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Sat-Appointment only
Phone: (936) 209-2085
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