At The Dallas Foundation, we proudly partner with organizations that do more than meet immediate needs. They change systems that hold communities back. One of those partners is Builders of Hope, a Dallas-based nonprofit focused on building stability and opportunity through equitable housing and neighborhood transformation.
What Builders of Hope Does
Builders of Hope creates and preserves quality affordable housing while revitalizing neighborhoods and influencing policies that promote economic mobility. Since its founding in 1998, the organization has built more than 500 homes across Dallas. It has created over 1,500 construction jobs and directed millions in grants and subsidies to help families build generational wealth.
In a city where many neighborhoods face gentrification and displacement, Builders of Hope is leading the Right to Stay movement. This effort helps long-term residents remain in their communities and thrive as development grows around them.
Why This Work Matters
Affordable housing is more than a basic need—it’s the foundation for education, health, and financial success. Without stable housing, families face constant uncertainty. Children struggle to focus in school. Parents have fewer opportunities to build savings or equity.
Builders of Hope helps fill this gap. By ensuring access to affordable homes, they strengthen families and open doors to lasting economic progress.
Our Collaboration
The Dallas Foundation supports Builders of Hope’s vision for stable neighborhoods and equitable housing. Together, we channel resources, build partnerships, and amplify impact across Dallas communities. By investing in this work, we’re helping more families find security, opportunity, and hope close to home.
How to Support Builders of Hope’s Mission
Whether you’re interested in volunteering, donating, or simply learning more, there are many ways to get involved. Connect with Builders of Hope to explore opportunities in homeownership, community development, and anti-displacement work. Consider providing philanthropic support to help scale programs that preserve affordability, promote stability, and build economic equity. You can also share the story of how housing connects to family outcomes, mobility, and community resilience.