Dallas Chapter of Founding Forward

While participating in a four-day Founding Forward Spirit of America program, students gained a special look into what it took to form this country and what it takes to run it. During their time in Pennsylvania, they toured beautiful historic Philadelphia - the birthplace of our nation! Enjoy these photos and spread the word about our amazing program. Learn more at www.foundingforward.org!

During spring break, we had a wonderful group of students visit Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to take part in a Founding Forward Spirit of America Youth Leadership program. Throughout the experience, students toured historical sites around Valley Forge. They saw George Washington's house, the soldiers’ barracks, and met some of the important figures involved in the birth of our country. Make sure to spread the word about our amazing program and learn more at www.foundingforward.org!

We had the pleasure of sponsoring and sending a new group of students to our Founding Forward program in Valley Forge, PA, over spring break from March 26-29. Throughout the four-day program, students participated in workshops and lectures to learn about various government processes and their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Please enjoy the photos and spread the word about our amazing program. Learn more at www.foundingforward.org!

We’re pleased to share a testimonial from Spirit of America Youth Leadership alumna Sadie Burt, reflecting on her experience at Founding Forward and the importance of civic education.

Sadie, who is currently studying at the Naval Academy with plans to become a Naval Officer, participated in one of the four-day Spirit of America programs last year. Sadie and her group flew to Pennsylvania and stayed on Founding Forward’s Valley Forge campus throughout the program. Through the immersive experience, they learned about the U.S. government, including its formation, the creation of the Constitution, and the philosophy behind it all. Sadie also shared how she got to see the mock encampment of Washington and his troops in Valley Forge National Historical Park. Sadie expressed that she “got to hold the handrail that George Washington used, which was pretty cool.” The biggest takeaway for Sadie was understanding how the Constitution was created and the pressure on the men who wrote it. “It shows how hard it is to make a good government and why it takes so much effort to keep it running as it is."

Make sure to help spread the word about our program, which helps students understand their rights and responsibilities as U.S. citizens while also strengthening their leadership skills. Learn more at www.foundingforward.org !

The 2026 Spiriit of America Class - Dallas Area Chapter - From L to R: Gtlin Greene, Joshua Thayil, Michael D**g, Damian Flores, Benjamin Franklin, Jack Sharkey, Laramie Miller, Zackiriah Coleman.

The 2026 Dallas Area Chapter Spirit of America Class - L to R - Gatlin Greene, Joshua Thayil, Michael D**g, Damian Flores, Benjamin Franklin, Jack Sharkey, Laramie Miller, Zackiriah Coleman

Don’t miss the chance to hear of their experiences at the April 21 Inspirations meeting: April 21, University Park Library, 6 p.m. - Box Dinners - 6:30 - 8 p.m.