Bonton Farms T.E.A.C.H.E.S. Transformation

At Bonton Farms, transformation starts with connection — to opportunity, to knowledge, and to one another. Our work is rooted in advancing Transportation, Education, Access to Fair Credit, Community, Health and Wellness, Economic Stability, and Safe and Affordable Housing to create lasting change in South Dallas.

Through integrated programs and partnerships, we help individuals overcome barriers to mobility, expand access to quality education and financial resources, strengthen community bonds, improve overall health, and build pathways toward stable employment and housing. Together, these efforts empower residents to create brighter futures for themselves while cultivating a more resilient and thriving neighborhood.

Transportation

Reliable transportation connects people to jobs, healthcare, and opportunity. We’re working to improve community access and remove barriers that prevent residents from reaching the resources they deserve.

Education

Reliable transportation connects people to jobs, healthcare, and opportunity. We’re working to improve community access and remove barriers that prevent residents from reaching the resources they deserve.

Access to Fair Credit

Our Financial Resource Center provides financial literacy training, credit repair, and second-chance banking to help unbanked families build stability and generational wealth. We serve up to 1,200 households annually, empowering residents to take control of their financial future.

Community

Community is at the heart of everything we do. From urban farming to social enterprises, Bonton Farms creates spaces where neighbors connect, work, and thrive together — building a culture of belonging and hope.

Health and Wellness

Our Bonton Wellness Center, built in partnership with Methodist Health System and Baylor Scott & White, offers primary care, screenings, vaccinations, and nutrition education.

Through Grocery Connect (with Kroger), we bring fresh, healthy food to community hubs and help residents access SNAP benefits and nutritional support.

Economic Stability

Our Seedtime to Harvest Apprenticeship Program provides a 12-month, trauma-informed workforce development experience. Apprentices receive financial coaching, counseling, and on-the-job training through our social enterprises. With a 90% graduation rate, we’re equipping people to build sustainable careers and brighter futures.

Safe & Affordable Housing

From emergency shelters to wealth-building homes, we’re creating a continuum of housing that meets residents where they are. Our developments — including Bonton Gardens and the Tiny House Village — are intentionally built near jobs, farms, and wellness centers, creating a walkable, supportive community for all.