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Forest Forward
Right to Left: Darlene Goins, Wells Fargo Foundation; Elizabeth Wattley, Forest Forward; Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Alexis Snow, Wells Fargo; Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO Charlie Scharf; Dr. Terry Flowers, St. Philips School and Community Center; Pastor Chris Simmons, Cornerstone CDC; and Scott Fontenot, Wells Fargo. [Photo: Wells Fargo]
Wells Fargo Invests in South Dallas’ Growth With $6.8M in Philanthropic Grants
by Lance Murray | Oct 29, 2025
Days after opening its new $570 million campus in Las Colinas, Wells Fargo unveiled new grants focused on South Dallas' revitalization and economic growth. The funding will be used for small business development, affordable housing, job creation, and commercial property rehabilitation, including restoration of the historic Forest Theater.
by David Seeley |
Apr 5, 2024
The iconic 1949 theater has been a vacant presence in South Dallas for 15 years. But it's about to get a vibrant new life as an arts and community cultural hub though a $75 million renovation and expansion, led by the nonprofit Forest Forward.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 9, 2022
Bank of America announced that it has invested nearly $900,000 to support nonprofits in North Texas that focus on community needs such as affordable housing, community revitalization, small business, and the arts.
The funds should help nonprofits already beleaguered by the COVID-19 pandemic to overcome the effects of inflation.
“Dallas nonprofits dedicate their time and energy to solve the complex societal challenges, build up our neighbors in need, and promote economic advancement,” Jennifer Chandler, Bank of America Dallas president, said in a statement....
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