The Allen Community Outreach (ACO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to the homeless and low-income individuals and families in the Allen community. Their website, www.acocares.org, offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency assistance, food and clothing distribution, housing assistance, and various educational and employment programs. The site provides detailed information about these services as well as ways for community members to get involved through volunteering and donations. The ACO aims to alleviate poverty and homelessness by meeting basic human needs and providing individuals with the tools to rise above their circumstances and achieve self-sufficiency.