I have worked as a volunteer with the Dallas Leadership Foundation for approximately five years. This foundation offers a variety of community services & programs to under served neighborhoods/communities, and low income individuals/families in need of assistance. Some of the programs operated through Dallas Leadership Foundation (D.L.F.) include: "The Belay House, Church Prison Collaborative, Celebration of Hope, Collaboration Building with Dallas Neighborhood Associations, Ring of Hope Boxing Club, The Secret Angel, Treasures of Hope, Youth Leadership Movement, and a Yard Lamp Project" (http://www.dlftx.org/). Although there are many valuable programs offered by D.L.F., the "one" dearest to me is the "Treasures of Hope" Christmas Store. As early as July, various representatives of community organizations, businesses and churches (located throughout the city) gather together to begin the planning process for the annual opening of the "Treasures of Hope" Christmas Store in December. These representatives collect names of individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship, loss of job, or other crises situations that may affect their ability to provide a nice Christmas for their loved ones. Throughout the year donations are collected from businesses, individuals and churches. These donated items are reduced at a rate of more than 50% off retail and participants are allowed to purchase items of their choice. D.L.F. provides an affordable shopping experience for families who may not otherwise able to purchase valuable gifts for their family members, while restoring their dignity during financial hardship. S. Giles
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- EIN 75-2583815
- (214) 777-5520
- Po Box 227455 Dallas TX 75222-7455 USA
- www.dlftx.org
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Causes: Leadership Development
Mission: Bring people together to rebuild underserved communities for the glory of christ.
Programs: Leadership developmentthrough comprehensive training sessions, dlf helps give birth to new ministries which are effectively working in various parts of the city. Dlf establishes one-on-one mentoring relationships with nonprofit leaders who seek assistance in goal setting; strategic planning; personnel management; organizational management; and leadership development. Youth leadership movement is a ministry designed to develop a network of equipped youth outreach organizations to serve low-income, at-risk youth residing in underserved dallas neighborhoods.
community developmentcelebration of hope is a city-wide community work day that helps persons in need living within target neighborhoods to receive major and minor home renovation and neighborhood clean-up services free of charge. Dallas leadership foundation facilitates the re-development of disadvantaged communities through rehabilitation services and collaborative relationships. Utilizing a myriad of community development strategies, dlf fosters growth and improved quality of life for neighborhoods in need of revitalization.
strategic partnershipstreasures of hope (toh) is a christmas store outreach that offers compassionate assistance to low-income families through an affordable shopping experience during the holiday season. Church prison collaborative (cpc) is a collaboration of churches, non-profits and agencies that advocate on behalf of previously incarcerated men and women returning to society. The belay house is an activity center that serves as a safe haven for children and youth and a meeting place for the residents of the dolphin heights neighborhood.