Community
Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field Cares About Community
Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field, along with the Reed family and Garcia family, believe in is crucial to give back to our communities, from Dallas and Rockwall to McKinney Plano, and the surrounding D/FW Metroplex. Planet Lincoln, located on Lemmon Avenue at Lovers Lane near Dallas Love Field, is commitment to affirmative development to the future of our communities, at-risk youth, and the health and wellness resilience of first responders, active military, veterans, and their families. The support includes, but goes beyond just financial donations, showcasing the dealership complex as a community outreach hub, providing event space and positive networking connections, as well as dedicated team members giving time to a large number of volunteer hours.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS
Rockwall Women's League
Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field is a dedicated sponsor of Rockwall Women's League, an organization founded in 1973 by Patsy Hendrickson and her friends with a simple mission: do good and have fun.
Since then, the League has become a vibrant, service-oriented group of women working alongside Rockwall businesses and residents. They produce the largest annual fundraiser in Rockwall County and contribute thousands of volunteer hours to social service agencies. With yearly disbursements to the Helping Hands Children's Medical Fund, the League has helped hundreds of children receive essential medical care, medicine, eyeglasses, dental care, and counseling services.
The Rockwall Women's League also organizes the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and supports the school district, Helping Hands Food Pantry, Rainbow Room, and other local nonprofits. They make a significant impact on young people and their families by awarding scholarships to graduating seniors, helping them pursue higher education and become role models in the community.
Today, the members of Rockwall Women's League are a diverse and enthusiastic group, continuing the tradition of service to the community, the League, and their families. Learn more at rockwallwomensleague.org.
Light Up To Live
Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field has joined forces with Light Up To Live in support of our American Military Heroes. 501(c)(3) non-profit help and hope for Veterans on the road to recovery. The foundation gifts polychromatic light therapy systems to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress (TPS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), pain, and depression. It also funds highly trained service dogs for veterans with adaptive needs. In addition, the charity is dedicated to connecting military members and their families to other organizations that are in alignment with its mission of lighting a path to better health. To learn how you can help veterans, too, visit LightUpToLive.org.
Tackle Tomorrow
Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field is proud to support and sponsor Charles Haley's Tackle Tomorrow charity. We share a commitment to making a positive impact in our community by helping children achieve their educational goals. Through this partnership, we aim to drive success and provide the tools needed for a brighter future. Join us in supporting Tackle Tomorrow and making a difference today!
Tackle Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014 by five-time NFL Super Bowl Champion, Charles Haley, and Dallas Civic Leader, Bob Bowie, to improve early childhood literacy rates for students in underserved communities throughout Dallas, TX. Our mission is to improve early childhood literacy rates for students in underserved communities. We accomplish this through the use of dedicated educational programming, one-on-one reading, and family support services. Our vision is to improve the long-term quality of the communities we serve. Tackle Tomorrow has made a profound impact on the education of over 3,000 students since its founding, inspiring and motivating the next generation to become life-long learners. Learn more at tackletomorrow.com.
Bring The Light Ministries
Planet Lincoln in Dallas has joined a movement of hope and transformation. Bring The Light Ministries has a heart for the less fortunate. The organization's mission extends beyond feeding and clothing the homeless; it's about igniting a spark of change. In our Dallas community, where challenges like food scarcity and homelessness are prominent, this non-profit collaborate with diverse partners to create a brighter tomorrow. To learn more, visit BringTheLight.org.
Mark Cuban Heroes Center
Supporting our community youth is paramount for Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field. That's why we've been proud to sponsor various Heroes Center initiatives. This non-profit doesn't just prepare youth for the court or the field, they prepare our young people for the game of life. They provide athletic training, teaching the fundamental element of all sports. Learning, practicing, and mastering the basic skills of sports are important foundations of coaching, sports performance, and athletic training. Participants also gain an insight into raising their personal standards and techniques to improve personal decision making, lifestyle and etiquette, and trends while ensuring they are equipped to represent themselves well at all times. The center programing also includes a collection of resources, internships, and other learning opportunities as a major component of training participants. Learn more at MarkCubanHeroesCenter.org.
Bruce Wood Dance Dallas
On a mission to present high-caliber, contemporary choreography that harnesses the power of dance to entertain, enrich, and heal, Bruce Wood Dance has been Recognized as Best Dance Company by D Magazine in 2023, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2014, and 2013.
Hailed as Dallas' "shining star" by Arts and Culture Texas, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas is built on the prolific artistry of acclaimed Texas choreographer Bruce Wood (1960-2014). Artistic Director/Resident Choreographer Joy Bollinger, named one of the 78 Women Who Make Dallas Great by D Magazine, leads the company. It's one of many cultural icons we're proud to support. For more info, visit BruceWoodDance.org.
Night of Super Stars
Education and supporting our community super stars is crucial. Planet Lincoln is thankful to support Night of Super Stars to help make educational dreams a reality. 100% of the net proceeds from the charity's events go towards a Superstar Scholarship Program! Due to overwhelming medical bills, medicine, medical equipment and ongoing therapy services that insurance companies refuse to cover for many of the candidates, college savings can quickly be depleted. So, Night of Super Stars is raising funds to help fill the gaps. Learn more about making educational dream come true at NightOfSuperStars.org.
Alzheimer's Association Dallas
Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field supports the Alzheimer's Association Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter to help further the mission of beign an advocate for the right of those facing Alzheimer's and the progress toward treatment, prevention and ultimately, a cure.
The Alzheimer's Association offers peer and professionally led support groups, as well as educational programs for the public. These programs, available both online and in person, cover topics such as diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer's disease, and caregiving techniques.
The Association is a leading advocate for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer's, ensuring their voices are heard at all levels of government. Additionally, as the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating global progress toward treatment, prevention, and ultimately, a cure. Learn more at alz.org/dallasnetex.
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Planet Lincoln Love Field is proud to be a dedicated donor to the Frontiers of Flight Museum, a distinguished 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Committed to educating, motivating, and inspiring individuals of all ages across North Texas, the museum presents a rich tapestry of aviation and space flight history and innovation through its comprehensive exhibits, collections, programming, and robust STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) curriculum.
Our support helps the museum leverage the transformative power of aerospace to enhance society, with a particular focus on benefiting marginalized communities. By fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of aerospace, we aim to ignite curiosity and passion in the next generation of innovators and explorers. Learn more at FlightMuseum.com.
Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program
One of Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field's significant partnerships is with the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program, which aims to empower college students from Senatorial District 23 through a variety of unique resources, valuable internships, and strong community partnerships.
The Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program offers college students, irrespective of their race, creed, color, gender, or age, the opportunity to secure internships that align with their majors or fields of interest. These internships are designed to provide practical employment experiences that enhance the students' marketability, expand their career choices, and develop their leadership capabilities. Through this program, students gain hands-on experience that is integral to their professional growth and success.
Beyond internships, the program emphasizes the holistic development of students by offering mentorship from community partners, leadership workshops, innovative project assignments, and community service leadership opportunities. These activities are crafted to foster academic and professional competency, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. As a result, students are not only prepared to graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for their careers but are also groomed to be leaders who can effect positive social change within their communities. Planet Lincoln Love Field's involvement in this program underscores its dedication to fostering a diverse academic and professional community where future leaders can thrive. Learn more at UNTDallas.edu/conrad.