We believe in using the resources and opportunities we have to elevate leaders from within our community. This commitment isn’t just about providing services or meeting immediate needs; it’s about empowering our neighbors to lead initiatives that bring lasting change to South Dallas.

Last year, we celebrated the launch of the South Dallas Driving Academy and Bonton Bible Church—both of which continue to create ripple effects of transformation in our neighborhoods. These efforts weren’t isolated acts of support; they were part of a broader strategy to create sustainable, community-anchored leadership. This year, our focus has expanded as we continue to cultivate leadership through the formation of two local nonprofits, one of which is Dallas United for Good.

Creating safe learning experiences for teenagers.

Kids are growing up extra fast nowadays, and they become teenagers, then adults– all before we’re ready! With the evolving needs and wants of modern-day teenagers, here’s a few thoughts on how we can engage them safely and meaningfully with access to learning and opportunities to grow.

As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (ESV)

And when it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is now late. Send them away to go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” But he answered them, “You give them something to eat.”

Mark 6:35-37 (ESV)

The Bible gives us many calls to serve others, and Jesus modeled this in His life perfectly. What can a servant of God learn from Jesus’s order to the apostles to feed His followers?

We aim to create spaces to celebrate our kids and facilitate a positive experience with creativity, which is made possible with the Dallas Museum of Art as an enrichment partner. DMA art experts came in to host a 3-week pop-up with hands-on art education and experience. They also guided the kids on a personal tour of the DMA and helped make a showcase at Bonton Farms where families, friends, and the community could view their artwork.