Nextdoor Foundation today announced the launch of the Dallas Place at the Table Initiative, a new program in partnership with Neighbor’s Table designed to invest in grassroots organizations building meaningful connections across Dallas neighborhoods.
Nextdoor Foundation will provide 10 highly respected, hyper-local organizations in Dallas with a handcrafted Neighbor’s Table – a long, farmhouse-style table and bench set valued at over $2,750 designed to serve as a gathering place for community members. The gift will support the recipient organization’s ongoing work.
Rooted in the belief that meaningful relationships are built through shared spaces, Neighbor’s Table began as a grassroots effort in Dallas and has grown into a broader movement encouraging people to slow down, share meals, and foster belonging. Each table serves as both a physical anchor and a catalyst for dialogue, hospitality, and connection across cultural and social divides.
“Strong neighborhoods aren’t built on screens alone – they’re built in the moments when people actually come together,” said Kelsey Grady, President of the Nextdoor Foundation. “Some of the most meaningful connections between neighbors happen over a shared meal, and that’s exactly what Neighbor’s Table is designed to create. When you sit down at a table with the people who live around you, something shifts. That’s the kind of offline connection that makes online community stronger.”
Neighbor’s Table Founder and Dallas resident Sarah Harmeyer shared, “A table is one of the simplest but most powerful tools for connection. When people sit down together, barriers soften and conversations open up. Through this partnership with the Nextdoor Foundation, we’re honored to see Neighbor’s Tables placed with organizations across Dallas that are already doing the work of bringing neighbors together and creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.”
The initiative is designed to provide more than a piece of furniture. Each Neighbor’s Table will serve as a functional centerpiece for community gatherings – from shared meals and listening sessions to volunteer meetings and celebrations. By supporting organizations that convene neighbors regularly, the Nextdoor Foundation aims to deepen local bonds and strengthen the fabric of Dallas neighborhoods. This initiative coincides with a broader expansion in the region by Nextdoor Holdings, Inc., which is planning to open an office in Dallas to further support its mission of cultivating local connection.
Through May 15, Dallas residents are invited to nominate eligible grassroots organizations through the Nextdoor platform, the Nextdoor Foundation’s website, or at tinyurl.com/DallasPlaceAtTheTable. The initiative will be promoted locally to encourage broad community participation in identifying trusted nonprofits and neighborhood groups that are making a meaningful difference in Dallas. Selected organizations will be recognized publicly and celebrated for their commitment to building connection, belonging, and resilience in their neighborhoods.
About Neighbor’s Table
Neighbor’s Table is a mission-driven community initiative centered around handcrafted, long farmhouse-style tables that anchor neighborhood gatherings. Originating in Dallas, Neighbor’s Table supports individuals and organizations in becoming intentional “people gatherers,” helping cultivate shared spaces where relationships can grow and communities can flourish.
About Nextdoor Foundation
Inspired by the neighborhood connections fostered by Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NXDR), Nextdoor Foundation was founded with a simple belief: small acts of support can spark big changes in communities and is backed by various funders, including Nextdoor’s co-founders. We partner with trusted nonprofits and local leaders who are already doing incredible work to bring neighbors together and build stronger, kinder communities.
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