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The well-known hyperlocal nonprofit BF4WC (once Pamper Lake Highlands) will fold, after the coronavirus pandemic led to financial woes and the sale of their headquarters.

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“After Covid-19, sustaining the budget was difficult,” reads a press release from the charity. “Our founder had transitioned from her position to pass the torch, and we did not have the money to hire the grant writer and development directors needed to carry us to the next level of fundraising, which was critical for sustaining our programs.”

“In addition, the building we were leasing was sold. Finding a new Dallas location to house us with enough square footage and big enough rooms for our programs proved impossible. We did everything we could to continue BF4WC, including collaborating with another organization to work toward a merger, but without a physical location secured, we could not make it happen.”

Lake Highlands resident Caren Bright — a mom who knows poverty and homelessness first hand — founded the organization in 2015 to hold diaper drives for moms and babies in need. It expanded over the years to include programming related to education, counseling, parenting classes, religion/spiritualiy and addiction recovery.

Erika Aviles says the Bright Futures program helped several members of her family.

“It is an incredible program that has empowered my sisters and me to set and achieve goals and to further our education in what we are truly passionate about.”

The announcement notes that the organization’s seven years of operation have been “incredible” before issuing a “thank you” its supporters.

“We are so grateful for your partnership in breaking the cycle of generational poverty and oppression for more than 600 families in the Northeast Dallas area,” it notes. “Although the organization is closing, the imprint made through your dedication to our mission will live on for generations to come.”