Today Presbyterian Village North (PVN), a Forefront Living community, celebrated Earth Day in a truly special way—by bringing generations together to plant 45 new trees, one for each year of PVN’s rich history. Thanks to the generosity of the Texas Trees Foundation and T-Mobile, this event connected working-age volunteers and senior residents through a shared mission of sustainability, community and growth.
For nearly a year, Diane Fullingim, Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) Executive Director, has been coordinating all the moving parts of this Earth Day event—working with partners, residents and volunteers to make it happen. Her vision and efforts helped bring the community together to mark PVN’s 45th anniversary with a focus on sustainability and teamwork.
The morning began with a welcome near the planting site, where representatives from Texas Trees Foundation, T-Mobile and FLF spoke about the significance of this intergenerational initiative. Then, side by side, PVN residents and Forefront Living teammates joined 50 T-Mobile employee volunteers to plant the trees—an act of renewal that will shade and nurture the campus for years to come.
“Investing that time back into our neighborhood, trees today represent a huge investment into the future – they are an investment into the next 100 years of this community,” said Eric Wettengel, Texas Trees Foundation Urban Forestry Manager.
After the tree planting, volunteers and residents continued their efforts with a variety of activities, including:
- Gardening and landscaping – weeding, mulching and keeping the grounds beautiful
- Creative planting – assisting with creating a raised garden filled with perennials for PVN Assisted Living residents to enjoy
“This is more than just a tree planting—it’s a celebration of generations coming together to leave a lasting mark on the place our residents call home,” said Diane Fullingim, Executive Director of Forefront Living Foundation. “We are thrilled to welcome T-Mobile and Texas Trees Foundation to our campus for a day of shared purpose, joy and community spirit.”
As PVN residents and working professionals dug in the soil together, they planted more than trees—they grew friendships, strengthened connections and created a legacy that will flourish for years to come.
