FC Dallas Foundation supports local educational, health, and wellness initiatives, four organizations received $5,000 each

Dallas, Texas – Four North Texas nonprofits have received an invaluable financial boost from the FC Dallas Foundation in a wonderful show of community support. With an eye on improving educational, health, and wellness initiatives for underprivileged youth and communities, each organization has received a $5,000 Community Action Grant.

One of the recipients is Pleasant Grove Soccer & Sports, an initiative offering affordable sports events in southeast Dallas. Low-cost camps and clinics run by the organization encourage social and physical development among young people. Steve Davis, the executive director of Pleasant Grove Soccer & Sports, expressed his gratitude for the grant.

“We’re always looking for funding, always looking to do a little bit more,”, Davis said to KERA NEWS.

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He explained that the funds would significantly ease financial pressures, allowing the organization to maintain low participation fees.

“The $30 dollars that we ask people to pay barely covers the field rental or the insurance,” Davis said. “So, when we get a big grant like that, it goes to covering those costs.”

Community Lifeline Center, which gives McKinney and North Collin County people vital resources including food and financial help, is another recipient of the Community Action Grants. Another grantee, Fortress, helps Fort Worth families in need on their path toward long-term stability. Texas Blind Soccer also got a grant, providing a recreational soccer league catered for visually impaired adults that enhances their life by means of sport and community connection.

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These awards arrive at a pivotal moment for many NGOs dealing with financial difficulties brought on by current economic times. The dedication of the FC Dallas Foundation to local issues emphasizes the significant part sports teams play in building community resilience and growth.

Opening in 2025, the next funding cycle for the Community Action Grants promises even more support for projects having major North Texas impact.