Where We Serve
Where We Serve
As we feel called to serve the whole City of Dallas, our Team recognizes that the firepower behind community transformation lies within the aspirations and convictions of its leaders. It is this firepower that Dallas Leadership Foundation works to fuel, ignite, and spread by identifying, cultivating and supporting local leaders that create flourishing in three areas: Neighborhoods, Prisons and Schools.


Neighborhoods
The aim of our Neighborhoods department is to equip local leaders in their efforts to reduce crime, increase community engagement, promote safety, and improve housing. Discover how we rally neighborhood leaders for city-wide impact.
Prisons
Through DLF Reentry we mentor incarcerated men and women working in partnership with local churches and organizations that serve the prison population. Operating a pre- and post-entry program through designated dorms in Hutchins State Jail, DLF supports individuals seeking a fresh start by walking side-by-side with them to develop individual service plans designed to help them successfully return to society.
Learn more about how we care for our inmates.


Schools
Our youth department coaches and mentors at-risk students in their schools, at their lunches, and throughout the summer to become tomorrow's leaders. Find out how we equip under-served students to thrive.
Our Impact in Underserved Communities
One act of leadership changes lives. Collective acts of leadership can change the city. Since 1995, we have partnered with 1,580 businesses, faith-based organizations, churches, schools, and other partners to transform communities in Dallas.
DLF Neighborhoods
Learn More525Individuals
remained in housing through
rental & utility support13 neighborhoods6,000 residents
DLF Youth
Learn More96%Graduation rate
in our youth program21,500+ students served16,038 leadership training hours
DLF Reentry
Learn More4.9%Recidivism rate
in our prison program28,000+ inmates served4 faith-based dorms