by Maria Valenzuela | Nov 13, 2011 | Business, Events, Fundraising, News
More than two hundred FRI supporters gathered at Highland Park Cafeteria on Wednesday to celebrate FRI’s graduation from the Department of Justice’s Weed and Seed Program — and to kick off the next phase of the organization’s work. Mayor Mike...
by Maria Valenzuela | Nov 9, 2011 | News, Taxes
FRI is pleased and excited to announce that we are the recipients of a 2012 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Grant from the IRS. A letter received from the Department of the Treasury this past week informed us of funds being made available to strengthen and...
by Mike Orren | Sep 22, 2011 | Education, News, Recreation
Just as we’re finally about to get our own White Rock Hills Branch library, word comes that budget cuts threaten our already underfunded library system. The Lakewood / East Dallas Advocate has details of Friends of the Dallas Public Library’s efforts in...
by Mike Orren | Sep 21, 2011 | Issues, News, Redistricting
The City of Dallas has posted all the redistricting plans under consideration. Courtesy the Dallas Observer. Don’t forget about Saturday’s open hearing and how you can help. Related articles Urgent: Community action needed on redistricting – event...
by Mike Orren | Sep 20, 2011 | News, Redistricting
Mayor Mike Rawlings and the Dallas City Council are holding an important open meeting at City Hall this Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. As you may remember, Plan 3 was the best map, not only for folks living in far East Dallas, but the entire City! Even...
by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 15, 2011 | Fundraising, News
FRI far East Dallas businesses and residents unite to support the FRI Community Connection Membership Program.
