It was almost two years ago today that The Meadows Foundation President/CEO Peter Miller and Bonton Farms CEO Daron Babcock took a walk on an acre of land in the Wilson Historic District. The lot was a grassy lawn surrounded by houses that had become homes for area non-profits, thanks to The Meadows Foundation. But on that day ... July 1, 2021, to be exact ... Peter and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Liberty Street Garden Has Taken Root Thanks To The Meadows Foundation, Bonton And NFNL
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Bonton Farms And The Ladder Alliance Named 2022 Bank Of America Neighborhood Builder Awardees
One of Santa’s elves dropped off a couple of very nice gifts including cash, awards and assistance for two area non-profits. As part of its $4M supporting North Texas non-profits working to increase access to jobs and affordable housing in 2022, Bank of America presented $200,000 in grants plus comprehensive leadership training for the executive director and an emerging leader … [Read more...] about Bonton Farms And The Ladder Alliance Named 2022 Bank Of America Neighborhood Builder Awardees
Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected
The musical chairs of North Texas non-profit CEOs has landed some interesting results. A good example of such changing execs was kicked off back in August 2020. Teresa Lenling left her position as School and Community Engagement VP at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to become the CEO of Hope Cottage after Brooks Quinlan decided after three years to take “a personal … [Read more...] about Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected
Northwood Woman’s Club “Gave It Away” In A Big Way Despite A Check Hiccup
As organizers emerge from the past year’s fundraising challenges, they are amazing themselves with the resilience of their membership. Case in point was the Northwood Woman’s Club's "Give It Away" luncheon at Northwood Country Club on Thursday, May 27, when they closed the 2020 books with check presentations and handed over the gavel literally to the 2021 leadership . While … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club “Gave It Away” In A Big Way Despite A Check Hiccup
Bonton Farms Serves Up A Feast Of Food And Talent Thanks To African American Vendors And Volunteers For Miles Of Freedom
Over recent years Bonton Farms has become an inspiring centerpiece for the surrounding neighborhood in South Dallas. With its homegrown produce and Market Cafe, it has helped an area that had struggled through rough times to prosper. On the evening of Sunday, September 6, Bonton was the site of A-Farm-To-Table celebration of African American vendors and volunteers benefiting … [Read more...] about Bonton Farms Serves Up A Feast Of Food And Talent Thanks To African American Vendors And Volunteers For Miles Of Freedom
Northwood Woman’s Club’s Dine By Design Was Spook-tacular With Guests Costuming Up
Leave it to Northwood Woman's Club to have fun while fundraising. And they took full advantage of Halloween for their annual Dine By Design with tablesettings dressed to the nines while guests costumed up on Thursday, October 31, at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel. Here's a report from the field: Lions, tigers and bears, oh my, along with witches, elves, Uncle Sam, … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club’s Dine By Design Was Spook-tacular With Guests Costuming Up
How About A Sweet Gift That Won’t Break The Bank
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the rear view mirror, some folks are still stumped for the perfect gift. Bonton Farms just may have the answer. What is Bonton? It’s a community in southeast Dallas that got underway in the early 1900s. Instead of flourishing as North Texas did over the decades, it fell into a whirlpool of poverty and crime. Since 63% of its resident … [Read more...] about How About A Sweet Gift That Won’t Break The Bank
The Dallas Foundation Bus Tour Provided Donors With A Firsthand Look At Bonton Farms And Encore Park
One of the advantages of being part of an organization like The Dallas Foundation is the ability to come together for site visits of one of the nonprofits that aren't on the radar. On Wednesday, October 5, the Foundation donors had the opportunity to check out Bonton Farms and Encore Park. While both are rich in history, they have also had their share of rough times. Thanks to … [Read more...] about The Dallas Foundation Bus Tour Provided Donors With A Firsthand Look At Bonton Farms And Encore Park