How can I support Alzheimer’s and dementia programs in Dallas County?

You can make a one-time or recurring donation, sponsor PBM therapy scholarships, or fund a mobile clinic day in priority ZIP codes. Corporate and federal partners can co-fund pilots and outcomes research.

Are donations tax-deductible?

Yes. Flower of Life Foundation is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You will receive a donation receipt for your records.

Do you accept corporate and federal partnerships?

Yes. We collaborate with philanthropies, corporations, school districts, senior centers, and government agencies on aligned initiatives, data reporting, and grant deliverables.

Can I volunteer or mentor?

Yes. Opportunities include caregiver support, community events, and youth entrepreneurship mentorship. Bilingual volunteers are especially welcome.

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Founder’s Story: Zakariyyah Zabek

From South Oak Cliff to National Leadership

Zakariyyah Zabek was raised in South Oak Cliff, Dallas, in a single-parent household by his mother. Growing up in a community where opportunity was often scarce, he witnessed firsthand both the resilience of underserved families and the systemic barriers they faced. These experiences became the roots of his life’s mission: to create equity, advocacy, and empowerment for those overlooked by traditional systems.

A Legacy of Vision and Service

Zakariyyah’s path was shaped by the influence of his uncle, Leonard Jones, PGA, a trailblazer and founder of the Leonard Jones Minority Junior Golf Foundation. Leonard Jones not only excelled as a professional golfer; winning tournaments, earning multiple Hall of Fame inductions, and hosting Tiger Woods’ second U.S. clinic, but also created opportunities for dozens of underprivileged youths to attend college and pursue successful careers. Witnessing this legacy of community impact instilled in Zakariyyah the conviction that visionary leadership must also serve the underserved.

A Career Built on Foresight and Strategy

Professionally, Zakariyyah has become a certified expert in competitive intelligence and business risk mitigation, with over 18 years of experience in financial strategy, corporate structuring, and risk assessment. His signature methodology “We See Blind Spots” is grounded in the principles of Benjamin Gilad’s Business Blindspots and has guided organizations worldwide from reactive problem-solving into proactive market leadership. Known for his insight and clarity, Zakariyyah equips small business owners and nonprofits alike with tailored solutions that strengthen both financial health and social impact.

His credibility as a strategist is matched by his community leadership. He has supported initiatives like the Leonard Jones Minority Junior Golf Foundation and the Harvey Home Project, expanding access to financial literacy and resilience for vulnerable families.

Formative Encounters with Injustice

Zakariyyah’s journey was not just professional; it was deeply personal.

He witnessed a disabled friend face zero advocacy and mistreatment at a Texas university, being told she might not belong in higher education because of her illness and disability.
His own son was diagnosed with Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder (MRELD), only to be failed by the very school system that should have protected him. Despite state and federal mandates under Texas IDEA, his son’s IEP was violated, his needs ignored, and his well-being compromised. After being abruptly transferred, his son suffered bullying and violence, which the district dismissed as “peer conflict.”

These injustices crystallized his determination to become the advocate families deserve; standing up where systems fail and building solutions that break cycles of neglect.

A Foundation of Compassion and Action

Zakariyyah studied directly under Dr. Gary Landreth, the founder of Play Therapy, who personally recognized his natural talent for working with children and even provided him a letter of recommendation. That mentorship, paired with his own son’s struggles, seeded the creation of play therapy and holistic interventions at the heart of the Flower of Life Foundation.

The Foundation’s work today, spanning Alzheimer’s reversal, dementia care, nutritional equity, youth entrepreneurship, and trauma-informed therapy; reflects Zakariyyah’s unique blend of strategic foresight, personal conviction, and generational legacy.

A Leader Philanthropists Can Believe In

Zakariyyah Zabek is not just building programs; he is building bridges, for elders and youth, for families and caregivers, for communities overlooked and underestimated. His leadership is rooted in lived experience, fortified by professional expertise, and guided by a vision of equity and transformation.

For donors, philanthropists, and partners, Zakariyyah offers more than stewardship of funds—he offers a future where the most vulnerable are empowered, where advocacy is embedded in action, and where systemic change becomes tangible reality.