A Temporary Design Demonstration Is Headed to Bachman Lake
In partnership with Bachman Lake Together, Lumin Education, and The Dallas Foundation, the Better Block Foundation is collaboratively working to re-envision part of the parking lot adjacent to the joint Bachman Lake Together/Lumin Education campus.
Dr. Olga Martinez Hickman Selected as 2024 Presidential Leadership Scholar
Dr. Olga Martinez Hickman joins a unique network of leaders making a difference in the world; will learn from the presidential leadership examples of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson
Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving Deliver Snacks of Kindness
“The opportunity provided to us by our friends at the Dallas Mavericks proved that kindness has no boundaries,” said Dr. Olga Martinez Hickman, Executive Director of Bachman Lake Together.
Connected Dallas Tech Lab at Bachman Lake Together Officially Opens
Bachman Lake Together is proud to operate as the second Community Anchor Site in partnership with Dallas Innovation Alliance (DIA)’s Connected Dallas Digital Ambassador program. The Connected Dallas Tech Lab is a walk-in center offering computer lab, one-on-one support connecting to the Affordable Connectivity Program, online-based services, and hosting digital skills workshops.
Bachman Lake Together Celebrates Inaugural National Night Out
On Tuesday, October 3rd, Bachman Lake families, neighbors, community partners and leaders celebrated the first National Night Out in the neighborhood at the Bachman Lake Together Family Center.
Bachman Lake Families Received ‘A Successful Start’ at 2023 Annual Back to School Fair
On July 31, we welcomed hundreds of Bachman Lake parents and children to provide social, emotional and physical support to thrive in this upcoming school year and beyond at our Annual Back to School Fair, A Successful Start.
26 Bachman Lake Parent Leaders Graduate from Community Action Network (CAN)
We are so proud of our CAN graduates for committing to this intensive nine-month program and joining all of the graduates who have taken the bold step to become advocates for their children and grow as community leaders.
Bachman Lake Together Updates Family Center Programming for 2023-2024
Bachman Lake Together announces updated programming partnerships for the 2023-2024 program year.
Bachman Lake Together Wins EY Shark Tank to Bridge the Digital Divide
Bachman Lake Together took both first place and the People’s Choice Award in the annual Ernst & Young (EY) “Shark Tank” event for nonprofits focused on closing the digital divide. We are honored to have been selected and excited to put $32,500 in prize money to work for Bachman Lake families!
Parent Leadership Working Group Launched to Grow Parental Support
We are continuously searching for ways to improve our strategy and deepen our support for parents and their families. As a result, we are happy to formally announce the launch of our Parent Leadership Working Group!
Grassroots Campaign Promotes PreK Enrollment
Unique problems require unique solutions, and Bachman Lake Together’s approach to promote PreK enrollment in Dallas has been a successful model where other organizations have learned from us.
Israel Rivera Joins BLT Strategic Steering Committee
Welcome Israel Rivera, longtime friend of Bachman Lake Together and newest member of our Strategic Steering Committee!
Investing in Neighborhoods: A Reflection
Growing up in poverty has shown to have lifelong consequences for individuals, and society as a whole. Although I grew up in a neighborhood that continues to be impoverished and neglected, I never realized I was growing up with less…
Neighbors Unite in Service to the Bachman Lake Community
Our friends over at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church featured our work at Bachman Lake Together in the Spring 2022 issue of their magazine, The Archangel. Find out more about how we connected with Saint Michael’s and how we are working together toward kindergarten readiness.
Bachman Lake Parent Leaders Increase Pre-K Enrollment in Dallas ISD
We are so grateful to see our parent leaders recognized in their efforts to increase Pre-K enrollment in Dallas. Read and share the article from The Dallas Morning News / Al Día Dallas to learn more about community-wide efforts happening to engage more families to enroll their children in Pre-K.
Dr. Olga Martinez Hickman’s Bold Leadership
Our work would not be made possible without bold leadership. Learn more about our Executive Director, Dr. Olga Martinez Hickman, and what has led her to do this work.
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