DALLAS, TX (March 2026) – Thanks to a strong partnership between Energy Transfer and the Texas Trees Foundation an investment of 36 trees will be provided to After8toEducate, a facility that provides unsheltered youth (ages 14-21) with support in accessing safe housing, education and essential services, for volunteers with Energy Transfer to plant.
A mix of native shade, ornamental, and fruit trees, along with supporting landscaping plants such as pollinators, fruit, and vegetable plants will be planted Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m. The trees will enhance the outdoor courtyard for unsheltered youth at After8ToEducate. This project is part of the South Dallas Greening Initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, as an ongoing effort to mitigate the urban heat island and provide the health benefits of trees to residents and visitors in Dallas’s most tree-deficient areas.
“Research has proven that regular access to nature significantly reduces stress, someone’s susceptibility to depression and anxiety, while also enhancing positive mood and cognitive performance, such as memory. Thanks to Energy Transfer and our partnerships with After8, these trees will create an oasis for some of our community’s most vulnerable to come and feel safe and renewed,”
Janette Monear, President and CEO of Texas Trees Foundation.
“Our employees have embraced our partnership with Texas Trees over the past three years,” said Vicki Granado, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Energy Transfer. “They really value the opportunity to help Dallas expand its urban tree canopy. We are proud to have a long-standing relationship with After8, and we’re excited to see the direct impact this project will have on the individuals they serve.”
ATTEND:
Volunteer Tree Planting
9 a.m. – noon
Thursday, March 26
After8toEducate, 4212 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223
About Texas Trees Foundation
The Texas Trees Foundation, a nationally recognized nonprofit, transforms communities by maximizing the benefits of trees to support human health. Through education, scientific research, and evidence-based design, Texas Trees is advancing urban forestry to reimagine our cities into greener, cleaner, cooler and healthier places to grow and thrive. For more information on Texas Trees and its impact, visit www.texastrees.org, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
About Energy Transfer
Dallas-based Energy Transfer LP is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in the United States. Energy Transfer specializes in the transportation, storage, and terminaling of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and refined products through more than 140,000 miles of pipelines and related assets that traverse 44 states, more than any other U.S. midstream company. The company also has international offices in Beijing and Panama City, Panama. For more information, visit energytransfer.com.
About After8toEducate
After8toEducate is a Dallas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth (ages 14-21) experiencing homelessness as they work toward long-term stability. Through holistic, youth-centered programming, After8 provides access to basic needs, case management, life skills training, and educational support to empower young people to achieve independence. By building strong community partnerships and creating safe, consistent spaces of support, After8toEducate is committed to ensuring that all youth have the opportunity to thrive, both in school and beyond. For more information on After8toEducate and its impact, visit www.after8toeducate.com, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.