The Melville Family Foundation envisions a society where one’s ability to have access to a quality of life is not driven by class, race, gender, religious affiliation, socioeconomic status, nor zip code. Every child in America is entitled to a quality education. Our mission translates into three pillars of programming: food security, academic excellence, and economic stability. We achieve these three pillars by providing health and wellness programs, opportunities through literacy and mentoring programs, and career and STEM programs.
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We exist to improve the lives of black and brown children in the southern sector of Dallas via economic stability, food security, and academic excellence.
Economic stability: One of the main goals of the foundation is to improve the lives of black and brown children in the southern sector of Dallas by promoting economic stability. This could involve supporting initiatives that create job opportunities, offer financial education and resources, and provide access to affordable housing and healthcare.
Food security: Another area of focus for the foundation is to ensure that children in the southern sector of Dallas have access to healthy and nutritious food. This could involve supporting us through our partnerships with Uplift Education, The M.IN.T Foundation, and North Texas Food Bank. Providing free or low-cost meals to families in need.
Academic excellence: The foundation is also committed to improving academic outcomes for children in the southern sector of Dallas. This could involve supporting after-school programs, providing scholarships and mentorship opportunities, and promoting access to quality education and resources.
At the Melville Family Foundation, we are committed to advancing equity in the southern sector of Dallas. We recognize that systemic disparities exist in areas such as food security, economic stability, and academic achievement, and we are dedicated to working towards greater equity in these areas.
Through our strategic partnerships with organizations such as the North Texas Food Bank and The Mint, we are working to provide food security to underserved families in the southern sector of Dallas. We believe that access to healthy and nutritious food is a basic human right, and we are committed to ensuring that all members of our community have access to the resources they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
In our efforts to promote economic stability, we aim to be a bridge between corporations in the North Texas area and scholars and their families who live in the southern sector of Dallas. We believe that providing opportunities such as internships and scholarships can help to break down systemic barriers and create a more equitable society.
Finally, in our commitment to academic excellence, we recognize the importance of ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources. Through our partnerships with organizations such as Ericsson, we are working to provide the necessary tools and resources for students to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances.
At the Melville Family Foundation, we are committed to advancing equity and creating a more just and equitable society for all.
Organization name
Melville Family Foundation
Causes
Hunger, Food Access & Nutrition, Education - K-12, Education - STEM
Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
3626 N HALL ST