Who We Are — The Heart Behind the Legacy
Born from faith, fueled by purpose, and built on 25 years of experience in empowering people and communities.
Our Story — From Vision to Impact
Katrina Tolbert's personal journey — 25 years in multifamily property management witnessing firsthand the challenges families face: housing instability, lack of resources, educational gaps, and the hunger for community
The moment of calling — how faith and experience converged to form the vision for LBIF. The recognition that families don't just need services; they need someone who believes in their potential.
Why Grand Prairie and Arlington — the specific community needs, the demographics, the opportunity to serve a vibrant but underserved region of the DFW Metroplex.
The founding of LBIF — bringing together education, family services, and community building under one faith-driven umbrella. The launch of LBCA as the cornerstone program.
Mission & Vision
Legacy Builders Impact Foundation strengthens families, empowers youth, and transforms communities through faith-guided education, wraparound social services, and leadership development — planting seeds of generational impact across the Grand Prairie/Arlington region and beyond.
A world where every family has the resources, support, and inspiration to build a legacy of purpose, resilience, and love that lasts for generations.
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Faith-Guided Purpose
Our faith is our foundation — guiding every decision with love, integrity, and service.
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Family First
Strong families build strong communities. We start at the heart.
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Community Without Walls
Everyone belongs here. No barriers, no judgment — just open doors.
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Excellence with Heart
We pursue excellence not for perfection, but because the people we serve deserve our best.
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Generational Thinking
We plant today for harvests our grandchildren will enjoy.
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Joyful Service
We serve with joy because transforming lives is the best work there is.
The People Behind the Purpose
Founder & Executive Director: Katrina Tolbert
25 years in multifamily management and people development; faith leader and community advocate; vision for generational impact; personal warmth and leadership style; relevant credentials and community involvement.
Board of Directors
Emmett Cooper
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
Emmett Cooper
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
Eleanor Parks
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
Eleanor Parks
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
Our Staff
Eleanor Parks
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
Eleanor Parks
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
Emmett Cooper
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
Eleanor Parks
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
Rooted in Faith, Open to All
Where We Serve
Our Partners in Purpose
Eleanor Parks
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
LBIF is guided by Christian faith — it is the root system that sustains everything we do. Our faith inspires us to serve with love, lead with integrity, and believe in the potential of every person who walks through our doors.
And our doors are wide open. You do not need to share our faith to benefit from our programs, partner with our mission, or feel at home in our community. We welcome every family, every background, every story. That's not a policy — it's who we are.
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
Colossians 2:7
We are grateful for the organizations, churches, and businesses that lock arms with us in this work.