The After-School Program provides tutoring, Lexia reading program, social and emotional development, Bible lessons, snacks, dinner, and FUN!

Program Highlight: three times the percentage of our students read proficiently relative to our local school district.

The Summer Program provides our students with an educational curriculum, two meals daily, and field trips each Friday to fun and educational places.

Program Highlight: we tackle the summer slide to ensure learning levels do not decrease during summer months.

Crossover Athletics is our kids’ discipleship program that uses the vehicle of sports to improve the lives of hundreds of student athletes living in South Dallas. Our offerings include: Bonton Girls Run, Basketball, Flag Football, Dance and Volleyball.

Program Highlight: nearly 90% of high school students who participate in this program graduate from high school!

Due to financial and transportations barriers, a driver’s license is currently unavailable for most of our residents. Beginning at age 15, students can obtain their learner’s permit and driver’s license through the SDDA.

Program Highlight: two-thirds of participants in the pilot class completed coursework and drive times to obtain their driver’s license.

Beginning their junior year of high school, our teens gaze toward post-graduation. Whether it’s college, trade school, or partner programs like Year Up, every student graduating from our program has a career plan, and we are committed to seeing their dreams come to fruition as they enter adulthood.

Program Highlight: through our historical programming, we have seen dozens of graduating teens enter adulthood, with many obtaining long-term employment and career pathways.

Through our partnership with Dallas College, BridgeBuilders will provide career pathway trainings on-site at our Opportunity Center in Bonton. Each pathway training will provide meaningful career opportunities, with pay beginning at $40,000+.

Program Highlight: beginning salaries will be at least two times the neighborhood’s current median income.

In partnership with Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, we provide a grocery store experience at 5210 Bexar for community residents. Since Bonton is a food desert, this answers one of the most pressing needs in our community.

Program Highlight: we serve over 350 families (1,100 individuals) twice a month with fresh and healthy meats, produce, and cooking essentials.

Our Social Services branch equips residents by assisting them with job searching, housing, applying for government benefits, and connecting them with health partners. Additionally, we provide transportation services through van routes, DART bus pass assistance, and one-on-one rides ensuring access to key locations is not denied.

Program Highlight: we meet with over 300 unique individuals each year through this offering, ensuring the most basic necessities of life are obtained

Outreach Services are the primary tool for engaging the community of Bonton. Through partnership with the Bonton Neighborhood Association, we physically restore the neighborhood through our Adopt-A-Block initiative and foster unity and optimism through various community events. Additionally, our 100 Homes outreach provides monthly wellness checks to 100 families in our community.

Program Highlight: our outreach services bring together 30+ partners annually, including city departments, churches, businesses, and other non-profits, to provide investment in our community.