Pasos for Oak Cliff receives $45,000 Community Grant from Taco Bell Foundation to support Local Youth!

Pasos for Oak Cliff is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation.

The funding will support the Pasos All Stars Program, which provides Dallas-area youth with academic support, college and career readiness services, creative workshops, mentorship, campus and workplace tours, and exposure to new educational and professional opportunities.

“This grant will help us provide more young people with the guidance, experiences, and resources they need to envision and build successful futures,” said Jesse Acosta, Executive Director of Pasos for Oak Cliff. “Through Pasos All Stars, students strengthen their academic skills while exploring college pathways, careers, and creative interests that may otherwise feel out of reach.”

“We are deeply grateful to the Taco Bell Foundation and Mr. Morrison for believing in our mission and investing in the potential of our students,” Acosta added. “Their support will allow us to expand our workshops, reach more youth, and create meaningful experiences that help students turn their goals into clear plans for the future.”

The Taco Bell Foundation awarded a record-breaking $32 million in Community Grants this year to nearly 700+ 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 nonprofit organizations 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 throughout the community.

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.