Our Mission
Our Mission
We partner with the community to cultivate a thriving Bachman Lake neighborhood where children flourish and opportunity is shared across generations.
Our Vision
Bachman Lake is a neighborhood where children, families and opportunities prosper.
How It Works
Families are at the center of everything we do. Their experiences, priorities and ideas help shape our work and guide decisions about the future of the neighborhood.
As a backbone organization for Bachman Lake, we help align 50+ partners, coordinate resources, strengthen relationships and measure progress toward shared goals.
About Bachman Lake
Bachman Lake is one of Dallas’ most diverse neighborhoods and is home to thousands of children and families with tremendous strengths and potential:
27% of residents are age 12 and under, compared to the Dallas County average of 17%
8,565 children are age 12 and under
64% of children are kindergarten-ready
40% of children are reading on grade level by 3rd grade
96% of children are economically disadvantaged
4 out of 5 children have limited English proficiency
Source: 2019 U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2019-2020 TPEIR, 2021 TAPR, Experian: 2021 Population Estimates
Who We Are
Bachman Lake Together is a nonprofit, collective-impact initiative that connects families, community partners and supporters in a shared purpose: giving every child in our neighborhood the opportunity to thrive by supporting four critical foundations:
Early Childhood (Birth–2nd Grade)
Upper Elementary (3rd–6th Grade)
Parent Leadership & Advocacy
Family Well-being
Since 2014, our partnership has strengthened our northwest Dallas neighborhood by uniting the greater community around the promise and voices of Bachman Lake’s families.
The Bachman Lake Together Family Center
Located in the heart of the Bachman Lake neighborhood, the Family Center serves as a hub for connection, learning and belonging. Families gather here to access resources, participate in programs, build relationships and strengthen their leadership. Community partners use the space to collaborate, share services and support neighborhood priorities.
More than a building, the Family Center is a place where community comes together.
Our History
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2009
The Zero to Five Funders Collaborative makes a five-year commitment to funding and coordinating early education work in the Bachman Lake neighborhood.
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2014
After the success of this initial commitment, the initiative continues and is named Bachman Lake Together.
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2016
The Bachman Lake Together Family Center is completed.
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2020
Bachman Lake Together, previously fiscally sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, becomes an independent 501(c)(3) organization.
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2026
Bachman Lake Together launches an expanded strategic focus and celebrates 10 years at the Family Center.