Building Community Workshop and Spin the Spectrum Also Receive $10,000 Each as Finalists
Dallas, TX – Nov. 12, 2024 – The Dallas Foundation is proud to announce HOPE Farm as the 2024 recipient of the Pegasus Prize, awarding the nonprofit a $50,000 grant to further its work in transforming the lives of at-risk boys in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Selected during The Dallas Foundation’s Rising GENerosity Launch Party and Pegasus Prize Pitch event on November 8, HOPE Farm captivated attendees with its innovative approach to partnering with parents and teachers to create accountability and a personalized life plan for each boy in its program.
“The Pegasus Prize is all about supporting organizations that are finding new and creative ways to solve challenges in our community,” said Vickie Allen, Chief Impact Officer of The Dallas Foundation. “This year’s winner, HOPE Farm, shows how innovative thinking can make a real difference, and we’re proud to help them expand their work in Dallas.”
HOPE Farm, founded 25 years ago, is a long-term leadership development program that guides at-risk boys, many of whom lack a positive male role model at home. From early childhood through high school graduation and beyond. With three campuseS, two in Fort Worth and one in Dallas, HOPE Farm’s program focuses on providing mentorship, faith-based guidance, and a pathway for young boys to grow into men of integrity and responsibility.
“Winning The Dallas Foundation Pegasus Prize really highlights the importance of HOPE Farm’s mission to nurture young boys into becoming men of integrity,” said Victor Neil, Vice President of Communications and Development for HOPE Farm. “Obviously, the funding is critical to expand our programs, but this award also serves to amplify our voice and extend our reach within the community, allowing us to deepen our impact in the lives of fatherless boys, offering them mentorship, faith-based guidance, and a pathway to realize their potential. We are so grateful for The Dallas Foundation’s trust and belief in our vision to bring hope and transformation to future generations.”
In addition to HOPE Farm’s award, The Dallas Foundation also granted $10,000 each to the two other Pegasus Prize finalists: Building Community Workshop and Spin the Spectrum.
For more information about The Dallas Foundation’s Pegasus Prize, please visit www.dallasfoundation.org.
