North Killeen · Bell County, Texas
A diploma. A mentor. A future.
Encounter the City Foundation helps young adults 16 and older earn their GED, pairs young people with mentors, and guides them toward college, job training, or a profession.
Programs
Three steps, one path forward
Every student's path looks different, but most follow the same three steps: finish school, find someone in their corner, and move on to what comes next.
GED Preparation
Support for young adults working toward their GED and the skills that open doors.
- We pay for the GED test
- Study help in all four GED subjects
- Reading, writing, and math tutoring
- Help scheduling and preparing for the exams
For: young adults 16 and older without a high school diploma
Register now for help →Mentorship
Caring adults matched with young people for encouragement, accountability, and a steady presence.
- One-on-one and small-group mentoring
- Goal setting and regular check-ins
- Life skills and leadership development
For: young people in North Killeen and across Bell County
Next Steps
Guidance toward what comes after the GED, whether that's a degree, a trade, or a career.
- College applications and financial aid help
- Connections to job training and certification programs
- Résumés, interviews, and career planning
Leads to: college, job training, or a profession
For ages 16 and up
Need help finishing school?
Register and we'll reach out within a day. We'll help you study for your GED, pay for the test, and pair you with a mentor who stays in your corner.
After you register, check your email for your Student ID and next steps.
Our community
Rooted in North Killeen
North Killeen is one of the oldest parts of the city, and many of the families here are working hard with too few resources. We believe lasting change happens one young person at a time, through education, a caring mentor, and a clear path forward.
The Foundation grew out of the community work of Encounter City Ministries, which has served this neighborhood through GED assistance, weekly meals, and the annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway. Today Encounter the City Foundation is a separate, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit with its own board of directors.
Get involved
Help a neighbor take the next step
Mentor a student
Give as little as an hour or two a month to a young person who needs someone steady. We provide training and background checks.
Apply to mentor →Tutor or teach
Help students prepare for the GED in reading, writing, math, science, or social studies. Teachers, retirees, veterans, and professionals all bring something we need.
Volunteer to tutor →Give
$1,100 sponsors one student from start to finish
That covers tutoring, test prep, practice tests, and all four GED tests. Gifts of any size help, and $92 a month sponsors a student over a year.
Make a giftBusinesses, colleges, and churches: we welcome employer and training partners, meeting space, and sponsorships. Talk with us.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Contact
Let's talk
Ready to work toward your GED, become a mentor, or partner with us? Reach out and someone from our team will get back to you.
- Phone
- Coming soon
- Mailing address
- 1306 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541