Summary
Organization name
Living the Vision Foundation
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton
Address
4281 PEPPERVINE LNPROSPER, TX 75078
Living The Vision Foundation (LTVF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving under-resourced youth in the North Dallas/DFW area. Our mission is to inspire and develop young people for independent life through education, mentorship, and life skills development, ensuring that no child walks alone and that every child has access to the tools they need to thrive.
Our Beyond STEAM program delivers free, hands-on technology education to students in grades 3–8 from low-income households. For three years, we have offered what many families in our community simply cannot afford: expert instruction in Python, JavaScript, 3D printing, robotics, and cybersecurity, at zero cost to participants.
Private STEM camps in DFW cost $300–$800 per session. Ours cost families nothing. Every seat is funded through community generosity, and every seat fills up. Our intentionally small class sizes ensure each child receives individualized attention from experienced technology professionals who are passionate about making the digital world accessible to every young mind, not just those born into the right zip code.
Our students say it best. One told us: "My favorite part is 3D printing — you design it, you see it printed, and then you can fix your mistakes and make it even better." Another said: "We got to make new friends, learn Python, and do 3D printing." In a few unscripted words, they captured exactly what we build: technical skill, creative confidence, and community.
Our mission is to inspire and develop youth and families for independent life through education, mentorship, and life skills development. We aim to improve academic performance, decrease juvenile delinquency, and create an environment where no one walks alone.
15 - Laptops or tablets for coding instruction
4 - 3D printers and printing filament
15 - Robotics kits (such as LEGO Mindstorms or VEX)
Cybersecurity lab tools and software licenses
At Living The Vision Foundation, equity is not a goal; it is the foundation of everything we do. The digital economy is growing rapidly, but access to quality technology education remains deeply unequal. In the Dallas/Fort Worth area, private STEM camps cost families $300–$800 per session, placing them out of reach for the low-income households we serve. We exist to close that gap.
Our Beyond STEM program provides free, expert-led instruction in coding, robotics, 3D printing, and cybersecurity to students in grades 3–8 from under-resourced communities in North Dallas. We believe that a child's zip code, household income, or family background should never determine their access to the tools that shape the future. Every seat in our program is fully funded, so no family is ever asked to choose between participation and their financial realities.
We are committed to building a North Texas where the next generation of technologists, engineers, and innovators looks like our whole community, not just the parts of it with the most resources.
Organization name
Living the Vision Foundation
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton
Address
4281 PEPPERVINE LN