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The Esping Family Foundation, based in Dallas, TX, is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting research and aid programs that align with their founder's belief in the power of the free enterprise system. Committed to helping others help themselves, the foundation focuses on actively supporting programs with strong leadership and entrepreneurial activity. With a mission rooted in the American dream, the Esping Family Foundation aims to empower individuals to achieve success through hard work, persistence, creativity, and determination. By providing resources and assistance to programs that embody these values, the foundation strives to make a positive impact on communities and foster self-sufficiency.Generated from the website

HistoryIn 1988, a local Dallas businessman was moved by his concern for the problems associated poverty and took action by working with his church to launch the Central Dallas Food Pantry. In August 1994, current President and CEO, Larry James, joined the organization and shortly afterwards, Central Dallas Food Pantry began doing business as Central Dallas Ministries. In 2010, Central Dallas Ministries officially launched under the new name CitySquare. Today, CitySquare has 14 different programs that fight the causes and effects of poverty through service, advocacy, and friendship. Together as a community, we feed the hungry, heal the sick, house the homeless, and renew hope in the heart of our city.SpecialtiesCitySquare exists to fight the causes and effects of poverty through service, advocacy and friendship. Working together as a community, we feed the hungry, heal the sick, house the homeless and renew hope in the heart of our city.