Places to play.
Sports bring young people together. HYF’s history includes youth soccer and a vision for better recreational spaces in Oak Cliff.
SPORTS & BELONGINGDALLAS ROOTS. SHARED POSSIBILITY.
Building today.
For their
tomorrow.
When a community shares its time, talent and resources, young people have more room to grow.
Edificando hoy para la juventud del mañana.
THE HISPANIC YOUTH FOUNDATIONEST. 2003
A little help
from many.
Our community. Our talents. Our next generation.
ROOTED IN DALLASPOWERED BY PEOPLEBUILT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
01 / OUR STORY
Great things start
with people
showing up.
HYF supports charitable projects benefiting Hispanic youth. Our approach is simple: bring people together, put our talents to work, and build something that matters.
Founded in 2003 by a group of Dallas Hispanic businesspeople, the Hispanic Youth Foundation grew from a shared desire to give back. Fundraising, construction and mentoring became ways to turn that desire into action.
Our strength is the people behind the work: friends, families, builders, mentors and supporters who contribute what they can. A little help from many can accomplish great things.
Since 2003A community-led commitment
to the next generation.
to the next generation.
02 / OUR WORK
More ways to
make a difference.
We bring practical help to projects that create opportunity. These are the ideas at the heart of HYF’s work.
Room to grow.
Learning, mentoring and creative expression open new possibilities. Our project history spans education, music and youth development.
LEARNING & EXPRESSIONHands to help.
Construction skills, materials, time and generosity can turn a good idea into a lasting community resource.
SERVICE & SWEAT EQUITYWHERE IT BEGAN
A place to gather.
A reason to help.
HYF’s beginnings are rooted in the gymnasium project at Saint Mary of Carmel—a shared effort to create more opportunity for young people.
Explore our community roots
Over the years, people connected with HYF have supported youth soccer, recreational spaces and educational facilities, including work connected with Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Cristo Rey schools.
These efforts took place through different businesses, organizations and project entities. They reflect a continuing commitment among the people involved; they are not all projects owned or operated by HYF.
We remain grateful to the founding board, volunteers and friends who helped begin this work.
Common Ground Soccer Plaza · A sister project
Common Ground Soccer Plaza is a sister project of Hispanic Youth Foundation, sharing a commitment to young people and community in Oak Cliff.
Contact us to learn more about Common Ground and opportunities to get involved.
Project archive · Site during construction
THE NEXT CHAPTER · IN DEVELOPMENT
More people.
More possibility.
We’re bringing friends and supporters together around two new ways to help young people and families.
An evening with purpose.
We’re planning an annual outdoor fundraising dinner at Common Ground Soccer Plaza, bringing a community together around youth opportunity, mental health and education.
The event name, date and participation details will be announced as plans take shape.
Email your dinner interest ↗Time that gives back.
We’re exploring a volunteer fundraising team that could support HYF through concession and event-service opportunities.
Our first step is gathering interested volunteers and learning the requirements of participating venues.
Express interest ↗A table. A team. A difference.
Help shape the dinner by joining the planning effort, bringing together a table of friends, or starting a sponsorship conversation.
We welcome people who want to contribute their time, relationships and practical experience.
Help us plan ↗04 / GET INVOLVED
You have something
to contribute.
A skill. An introduction. A few hours. A commitment to give back. Let’s start with what you bring.
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Give your time.
Ask about ways to volunteer and support a project.
Share your talents.
Bring construction skills, materials or professional expertise.
Help move it forward.
Start a conversation about partnership and giving.
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