Nineteen North Texas nonprofits will receive a combined $625,000 thanks to the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) 2023-2024 Social Services Community Grant opportunity.
Taking a place-based approach, CFT awarded nonprofits working in specified geographic areas that are providing comprehensive services to meet their community’s unique needs. Grants were awarded to nonprofits focused on building neighborhood-level relationships, providing services in response to community voice or neighborhood needs. The key characteristic of a place-based nonprofit is its commitment to a defined area, working closely with local residents, stakeholders and other organizations to create lasting, positive change in the community.
“Within North Texas, there are a lot of small, grassroots-focused nonprofits providing vital services within specified neighborhoods or ZIP codes,” said Celeste Arista Glover, CFT’s Senior Community Philanthropy Officer. “Taking a place-based approach to this grant funding cycle enabled us to dive deeper into the work already happening in our communities and neighborhoods. There are many nonprofits that have been established in response to community needs as they arise that are doing incredible work that need additional funds to be able to grow and scale.”
The 19 nonprofits that received funding are: AB Christian Learning Center, Bonton Farms, Celebrate Forever Families, Cornerstone Community Development Corporation, Dallas Community Fellowship, Dallas Leadership Foundation, For Oak Cliff, Foundation Communities, Frazier Revitalization, Hope For You, Jubilee Park & Community Center, LVTRise, Mansfield Mission Center, Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space, Parker Co. Center of Hope, Serve Denton, The Golden SEEDS Foundation, T.R. Hoover Community Development Corporation and Wesley-Rankin Community Center.
These organizations offer a range of services, including education, healthcare, economic development, youth and senior citizen programming. The nonprofits also prioritize partnering with community stakeholders and residents to identify needs and plan programming.