To reach our goal of preparing every child in Bachman Lake for kindergarten, all of us must work together. All of us must be invested in building more equitable systems to ensure all children and families thrive, regardless of socioeconomic status. When we join our efforts, all of us contribute to the collective heartbeat that will drive a brighter future for the next generation of Bachman Lake. And that is a gift for all of us.
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I like being involved in Bachman Lake Together to know what programs they have and what support they offer. I feel prepared with tools to support my children.”
– Monica Sanchez
Year in Review
73 families directly benefited from parent engagement workshops led by parent leaders
86% of available Pre-K seats enrolled
455 families have used the Tech Lab since it opened in November 2023
350 families, partners and volunteers attended the Better Block opening in July
2023-24 Impact Report
Truly a collaborative effort, our Pre-K enrollment campaign exemplifies what we can accomplish when the community unites in support of a goal. We work with 10 partners, including early education experts and Dallas ISD, as well as parent leaders to provide families with information on the local education system, access to quality Pre-K and register their children. Collectively, we enrolled* Bachman Lake children for 86% of available Pre-K seats.
*How We Promote Pre-K for Bachman Lake Children
Community Canvassing
2,657 flyers hung on doors by 21 volunteers
69 families engaged
Parent Education
2 workshops held to educate families on the importance of Pre-K, how to navigate the school system and what to expect from their child’s learning experience
1 registration training for parent leaders
Registration
33 families attended our registration event
506 children enrolled for Pre-K in 2023-24
Enrolled signifies that parents or guardians have registered their child for a Pre-K seat and their child is attending Pre-K classes.
A Pathway to Pre-K
Our early education partners, Lumin Education and AVANCE North Texas, offer home visits and early education programs for children ages 0-5 at the Family Center, giving parents and caregivers the tools to strengthen their children’s development. This helps set the stage for greater Pre-K enrollment.
312 children enrolled in Lumin and AVANCE early education programs
What’s New
We added 2 new schools for Pre-K registration.
This year, we expanded our Pre-K campaign to two new neighboring elementary schools –Polk and Walnut Hill – to ensure Bachman Lake families could access Pre-K seats.
Dallas ISD will expand full-day Pre-K in Bachman Lake.
We support Dallas ISD in advocating for and raising awareness of the need in Bachman Lake. In the 2024-2025 school, the district will expand full-day Pre-K in the Thomas Jefferson feeder system in Bachman Lake.
Through these efforts, more children in Bachman Lake attend Pre-K and start kindergarten ready to learn, academically, socially and emotionally. This gives them a better chance of succeeding in school.
Community
Action Network (CAN), our nine-month parent leadership program, provides parents and caregivers with a supportive community in which they can learn the importance of supporting their children’s development and early education, how to navigate the school system, and gain confidence in using their voice and exploring their leadership potential.
18 parents graduated from CAN Level 1
28 parents and caregivers participated in all levels of CAN
Parents Making an Impact
Each year, CAN graduates make a lasting impact in our community. This year, we launched a new program for our most advanced CAN leaders, called Agents, to colead projects and initiatives to further reach caregivers and introduce them to Bachman Lake Together. In one such project, Agents co-led Literacy Partners’ La Fuerza de Familias Latinas parent engagement program, helping recruit and engage families while also receiving training and teaching curriculum. This program supports parents and caregivers in promoting their children’s early learning, social-emotional growth, literacy and school readiness. This is just one example of how parent leaders are empowering others in the Bachman Lake community.
73 parents participated in the La Fuerza workshops
9 parent leaders served as facilitators and support specialists
6 neighborhood locations served
Enhancing Family Well-Being in Bachman Lake
Access to quality schools, places for children to play safely and community resources are critical elements of a healthy community that supports family well-being. Last fall, we partnered with Dallas Innovation Alliance to open a technology lab, and this spring we worked with Better Block to bring a refreshed play space to the Family Center parking lot.
455 families served since its November 2023 opening
34 digital workshops offered since November on topics including job searching and digital and computer basics
Promoting a Healthy and Vibrant Neighborhood
In partnership with Better Block Foundation, Lumin Education, The Dallas Foundation and the City of Dallas, we temporarily transformed a portion of the Family Center parking lot into a traffic garden where kids navigated an interactive course to learn safe riding techniques, and families enjoyed additional seating, shading areas and art installations.
Over 350 parents, children and community members celebrated our Grand Opening with family-friendly activities, performances and local vendors.
Helping Families and the Community Thrive
Family well-being is not only critical to raising healthy children who are better prepared for school, it also benefits the entire community with strong social connections, economic stability and increased community involvement.
Family Well-Being
25 workshops and events held, including our Back to School Fair, STEM and adult technology skills workshops, and dual-generational programming
234 parents and caregivers attended workshops
300 hours of counseling
Many Thanks to our Community Partners
American Bank
Anthem Strong Families
Attitudes & Attire
AVANCE North Texas
Bachman / Northwest Highway
Community Association
Beautiful Beast
Better Block Foundation
Buckner International
Cardboard Project
Casa del Lago
City of Dallas
Child Care Group
Commit Partnership
Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL)
Community Does It
Dallas ISD
• Board of Trustees
• Discover DISD
• Early Learning Department
• Family & Community Engagement
• HIPPY
• Local campuses including Julian T. Saldivar
Elementary, Stephen C. Foster Elementary, David G. Burnet Elementary, Jose ‘Joe’ May
Elementary, KB Polk and Walnut Hill
• Parent Advocacy & Support Services
Dallas Afterschool
Dallas Area Interfaith
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Innovation Alliance
Dallas Police Department / UNIDOS
Dallas Public Library, Bachman
Lake Branch
Dallas Stars Foundation
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC)
Dallas Theater Center / Public
Works Dallas
Early Matters Dallas
El Puente Institute
Equus & Coaching
Ernst & Young
Facility Solutions Group (FSG)
First 3 Years
Friends of Bachman Lake
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Groundwork DFW
Help Me Grow North Texas
Healthy Futures of Texas
ImmSchools
KBC Advisors
KERA
La Alianza DFW
Leadership ISD
Literacy Partners / La Fuerza de Familias Latinas
Lumin Education
MD Medical Clinics
Medieval Times
Momentous Institute
National Center for Families Learning
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
North Dallas Shared Ministries
Oak Cliff Veggie Project
Perot Museum
Parkland
Pro Players Foundation
Rosa es Rojo
Saint Michael and All Angels
Episcopal Church
Southern Methodist University
The Concilio
United to Learn
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
Uplift Education
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Dallas
• Center for Children and Families
Univision
WellPoint
William Julius Wilson Institute at
Harlem Children’s Zone
Partners located in the Bachman
Lake Together Family Center
Financial Information
Revenue*
Contributions and Grants $1,680,780 91.4%
In-Kind Donations $153,743 8.4%
Program Revenues $4,000 0.2%
Other $13 0.0%
TOTAL $1,838,536 100.0%
Expenses
Programs $921,336 74.4%
Management and General $157,002 12.7% Fundraising $159,697 12.9%
*The revenue surplus from the 2023 fiscal year is designated for (1) multi-year grants that will be used over several years and (2) creating operating reserves to safeguard and sustain our mission.
Get an in-depth look at our financials at BachmanLakeTogether.org/financial-information
United for Every Child’s Success
Thanks to the collective strength of our community and the generosity of our donors, we are helping prepare Bachman Lake children for kindergarten. Your support has fueled our efforts, empowering families, inspiring parent leaders, promoting early education and building a stronger community.
We are deeply grateful to the following donors who gave $500 or more in 2023:
The Addy Foundation
AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc.*
All Angels Foundation
Bachman Lake Together Fund at The Dallas Foundation
Byrne Family Foundation Trust
Guy Carpenter*
William and Katherine Clayton
The Commit Partnership
Communities Foundation of Texas
Community Wealth Partners
Will & Clara Cullen
Dallas County
The Dallas Foundation
Dallas Innovation Alliance
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Stars Foundation
Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation
Ernst & Young LLP
Allison and Chris Fasy
George & Fay Young Foundation
H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation
Harold Simmons Foundation
Hirsch Family Foundation
Helen Holman
Regen Horchow
Individual Donations from Saint Michael & All Angels Church
Ashwina & Hithen Kirpalani-Vasanjee
Lumin Education (In-Kind)
Lyda Hill Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas
Mary M. Jalonick Advised Fund at The Dallas Foundation
