Monty Moore is the CEO of the Allen Community Outreach (ACO) which has been serving its neighbors and friends facing financial crisis in Allen and the surrounding communities in Collin County, Texas since 1985. ACO provides free comprehensive human services to help families avoid hunger and homelessness and gain financial security. ACO offers Income Support Services, such as food, clothing, housing assistance, medical visits and prescriptions assistance; and Education and Employment Services including GED classes, college assistance, financial literacy, and career counseling.
Today, ACO is the sole local provider of free comprehensive human services in Allen, and surrounding communities in Collin County, Texas. It has a Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar USA, Inc., and is a Four Star Charity by Charity Navigator. Both organizations provide unbiased information and ratings about U.S.A. nonprofits. The majority of funding for the agency comes from local, individual donations and fundraising activities.
Because of the ongoing commitment from local supporters, private foundations, and business partners, each year ACO helps thousands of individuals and families.
MISSION: Allen Community Outreach helps transform lives by providing essential human and social services in our communities.
VISION: Partnering with our community to meet all of its human service needs.