Dear DBC Friends and Supporters:
As we finish 2011, we count the blessings that have been ours for being an integral part of the life and promises of the South Dallas community for nearly 65 years. During this time, many friends have been made, partnerships developed, lives touched and a sense of community established. Our presence here has led to the enrichment of many lives on both sides of the Trinity. It is for this reason that there resides a firm commitment by the Board of Directors to find a new beginning for this beloved organization.

With our hearts full of gratitude for all those who have played a role in the life of Dallas Bethlehem Center, we sincerely thank you, especially the dedicated staff and executive director. It was their love for the children and their families that made a secure and educationally rich environment over the years. Now, as we suspend our services, we again thank this wonderful staff for their diligence in finding all our children and families transitional services.

It is your prayers, support and encouragement that fuel our desire to reframe and re-claim our ability to deliver trusted services to South Dallas. As we take this time to study the current community’s needs, viable partnerships, and new nonprofit business models for success in today’s market, we ask for your continued prayers and support.

The chatter of little ones has been hushed; the sounds of basketballs echoing in the gym have been silenced; the lights are dim; but, we believe there is a new day coming for Dallas Bethlehem Center. We believe a day of joy and hope for the families of South Dallas will emerge as we re-launch DBC in 2012.

Join us, as we shape a new vision of service, on behalf of children, youth, and families of South Dallas by rebuilding this organization from the inside out. If you find purpose in serving others in ways that empower, inspire and uplift human potential, Dallas Bethlehem Center is your kind of place!

Please share your gifts and ideas for DBC’s future with us. God has called us to this place at this time for his purposes. If you feel He has called you to be part of this rebirth, we want to hear from you.

Ruth E. Robinson,
DBC Chair, DBC Board of Directors
Board Members: Joe Nash, Mary Ann Siller, Secretary, Sharon Spratt, Rev. Jackie Wickware, Dr. Clara Reed, Carl Reeves, Ron Brown,Via Clay, Jim McElhaney