Texas Reach Out: About Us

Who we are & who we serve

Founded by David and Margie Peña in 2000, Texas Reach Out Ministries is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization specializing in transitional housing for those released from prison and those who are homeless as a result of unsuccessful integration into society after an extended prison stay. Reach Out Ministries serves only those men and women who have made a serious commitment to change their life course and a conscious decision for Christ. Residents apply for housing through a written application process, and many are referred by prison chaplains, pastors, and lay ministers. Each house becomes home to six or seven residents.

By applying biblical truths

to address real-life challenges, residents learn to address their problems through the development of disciplined relationships with mentors. To keep themselves from falling back into old patterns, residents attend two structured meetings weekly on topics such as Life Application Bibles Studies, Life Skills Management, Improving Communication Skills, Job Readiness Training, and Problem Solving. All residents are required to attend a church of their choice weekly.

To assist the residents

in rebuilding their self-esteem, volunteers from Reach Out Ministries actively seek employers to hire residents, giving them the means for a future of self-sufficiency.

Filling the gap between release and rebuilt lives

Responding as God wants us to