CHANGING LIVES ONE TICKET AT A TIME.

How many times have you been to a sporting event, the theater or the symphony and seen a great seat completely empty? Just imagine that seat filled with a child full of awe and excitement.

WIN-WINS FOR YOU & KIDS!

We team up with ticket donors, financial supporters, and charity partners to create meaningful experiences for underserved kids. Your support fills seats, strengthens nonprofits, and gives children connection, confidence, and a sense of what’s possible.

OUR MISSION

Texas TicKids’ mission is to change lives of underprivileged youth and families through access to live events that expand minds, create joy and inspire dreams. 

 

Every child deserves experiences that spark confidence, belonging, and possibility — yet one in three children in DFW grows up living in poverty and rarely has access to the arts, sports, and cultural events that shape identity and expand horizons. TicKids closes that gap by connecting donors, venues, and nonprofits to ensure children are included in the cultural life of our community. These shared experiences strengthen families, support youth development, and help build a more connected DFW.

Launch

Texas TicKids founded in Dallas/Fort Worth.

2024

Early Impact

2,000 tickets shared with local kids.

2025

Growing Reach

More partners, more kids served each year.

2027

25,000 Annually

Vision – Access for 25,000 children every year.

2029

Statewide Expansion

Expanding TicKids across Texas.

2032

Executive Director

Kris Fanning
kris@texastickids.org | 469-848-KIDS (5437)

Board of Directors

Gene Schulle
Gene Schulle Retired Vice President Encompass Home Health
Carlize Moore
Founder/CEO Beauty & Hair
Jason Patomson
CEO IndigoStone
Will Robalino
Chief Financial Officer Esperanza

Advisory Board

Michael Garrett
Founder/CEO Trusted World Foundation
Cassie Struck
President/CMO Red Sparrow Agency
Amy Judd
Retired Educator