Nomi Network Wins 2026 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Grant
Nomi team with Chick-fil-A Operators Josh Ding and David Dinasan
Our team at Chick-fil-A Park Blvd. is bursting with pride and excitement!
It seems like just yesterday—though it was actually September 2025—that our restaurant and incredible Team Members were rallying our community. We remember the energy in the dining room as we campaigned day in and day out, in the drive thru, social media and emails encouraging our guests to cast their votes in their Chick-fil-A app for an organization that truly changes lives. Today, all that hard work and your incredible support have culminated in a moment we will never forget.
We are honored to announce that Nomi Network has officially been named a Southwestern regional winner for the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards, receiving a life-changing grant of $75,000!
Our team voting for Nomi Network on the CFA ONE App.
Victor and Travis encouraging our guests to vote for Nomi Network
The Big Surprise
The reveal was a true "secret operation." On Tuesday, January 20th, our team—including local Operator Josh Ding , visiting and partnering Operator David Dinasan from Chino Hills California, and of course, the Chick-fil-A Cow—headed over to Nomi Network’s offices at Mockingbird Tower.
The goal was simple: keep it a surprise until the very last second. We arrived with a ceremonial check hidden away and plenty of food to share. After some initial words about how much we value our partnership and Nomi's mission to combat human trafficking, we gave the cue. The Cow marched in with that $75,000 check, and the room erupted with surprise, cheers and applause.
From left to right: CFA Park Blvd. operator Josh Ding, CFA cow, Nomi Dallas Program Manager Melanie Riden, and CFA Chino Hills operator David Dinasan.
Nomi’s Dallas Program Manager, Melanie Riden, shared how grateful their team is for the grant and said it will help support several upcoming projects. She also described feeling humbled and inspired to be part of something bigger—and noted that receiving this award affirmed Nomi Network’s growing presence in Dallas for her and her team.
Why This Matters to Us
Supporting Nomi Network is personal for us at Chick-fil-A Park Blvd. We have seen firsthand the dedication of their team, led locally by Program Manager Melanie Riden. Their work creating economic opportunities and stability for women and youth at risk is the definition of "True Inspiration."
This $75,000 grant will go directly toward empowering more survivors with the tools they need to build secure, independent futures.
A Thank You to Our Guests
To everyone who voted during our campaign in September: this win is yours, too. You showed up for Nomi Network, and because of your votes, they now have the resources to deepen their impact in our community.
We are so proud to be Nomi's partner and can’t wait to see the incredible things they will accomplish with this well-deserved recognition.