Pasos for Oak Cliff receives $25,000 Community Grant from Taco Bell Foundation to support Local Youth!

Pasos for Oak Cliff is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of a 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation.

The funding will support the Pasos All Stars Program, helping youth in Dallas, Texas access essential resources to achieve their goals.

Jesse Acosta, Executive Director of Pasos said, ‘This grant will allow us to reach more students, expand our creative classes options, and grow academic / career mentorship to build a successful future for our students."

‘We’re grateful to the Taco Bell Foundation and Mr. Morrison for believing in our mission and

investing in the potential of our youth.’”

The Taco Bell Foundation awarded a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants this year to nearly 500 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The Community Grants program uplifts youth in the communities that matter most to Taco Bell – those of its fans and Team Members.

True to the brand’s spirit, the Taco Bell Foundation supports nonprofits that think differently and take bold approaches to creating new opportunities for young people.

Pasos for Oak Cliff was nominated for the grant by local Taco Bell franchisee Mr. Morrison,

whose continued commitment to uplifting youth has helped expand access to education,

mentorship, and career readiness programs across the community.

“We believe that empowering young people is one of the most meaningful ways we can invest in the future,” said Lisa Lane Cardin, Executive Director of the Taco Bell Foundation. “This record investment is a testament to the power of community-driven change and the limitless potential that exists when we remove barriers and open doors.”

About Taco Bell Foundation

Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that empowers the next generation to

pursue their passions by breaking down barriers to education and providing resources to help young people chase their boldest ambitions. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has reached nearly 9 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $203 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness. For more information about the Taco Bell Foundation, visit www.tacobellfoundation.org.