Public Safety Meeting

White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United States

Thursday, October 24, 6-7:30 p.m., White Rock Hills Library, 9150 Ferguson Road, Truett CrimeWatch/Ferguson Road Initiative Public Safety Meeting, come meet Chief U. Renee Hall, Dallas Police Department

Trinity Forest Spine Trail Meeting (Nov 5 & 6)

Subject: Public Meeting Regarding the Trinity Forest Spine Trail--November PLEASE POST MEMO to Far East Dallas Leaders: Public Meeting for the Trinity Forest Spine Trail There will be a formal presentation on November 5 and 6 regarding the plans for the Trinity Forest Spine Trail (TFST). The Ferguson Road Initiative is thrilled about this funded […]

Public Safety Meeting

White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United States

The FRI/Truett Area Crime Watch will hold a public safety meeting on January 23, 6-7:30 pm. Location: WRH Library, 9150 Ferguson Road Purpose: Train leaders in crime prevention

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

First Community Church 9120 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United States

MORE INFO TO COME! Basically, this is free income tax preparation for low-income families WHEN: Jan. 25-April 15, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., M-Th, 3-8:30 p.m. WHERE: First Community Church, 9120 Ferguson Rd

FRI Community Connection & General Election

White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Rd., Dallas, TX, United States

MORE INFO TO COME Purpose: To brief the Far East neighborhoods on the progress of community projects. Date/Time: Feb 10, 6:30-8:30 pm Location: White Rock Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson Road

Operation Beautification

Walgreens at Lakeland/Ferguson 2301 Lakeland Dr, Dallas, TX, United States

MORE INFO TO COME What: The FRI Operation Beautification Annual Litter Cleanup Event Purpose: To clean and beautify far East Dallas Date/Time: March 7, 9am - noon Meeting Location: Walgreens at Lakeland & Ferguson

North Texas Giving Tuesday EARLY GIVING Thru May 4

FRI's specific needs as they relate to Covid-19 The demographic of the Ferguson Road Initiative area in Far East Dallas is made up of a 66% minority population (Hispanic-46%, African American-20%).  This demographic, combined with the fact that FRI’s two City Council Districts 7 & 9 comprise the largest senior citizen populations in Dallas, make […]

North Texas Giving Tuesday GIVE NOW May 5

FRI's specific needs as they relate to Covid-19 The demographic of the Ferguson Road Initiative area in Far East Dallas is made up of a 66% minority population (Hispanic-46%, African American-20%). This demographic, combined with the fact that FRI’s two City Council Districts 7 & 9 comprise the largest senior citizen populations in Dallas, make […]

City Hospital @ White Rock Food Drive June 3-17

City Hospital @ White Rock 9440 Poppy Drive, Dallas, TX, United States

“Friends Helping Friends, & Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Food Drive to Benefit White Rock Center of Hope Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at (3) sites: Main Hospital entrance lobby West Tower Entrance lobby Hospital Café highlighting the hospital’s partnership with Ferguson Road Initiative. For more information:  andrew.pimentel@cityhospital.us

Wilkinson Center Food Drive

Wilkinson Center 3402 N Buckner Blvd., #302, Dallas, TX, United States

“Throwback Thursday” Food Drive to Restock Wilkinson Center Food Pantry   Your donation goes directly to help our neighbors and friends living in Far East Dallas.  Wilkinson Center can use all canned and nonperishable foods like pasta, rice, beans, cereal, spaghetti-o’s etc. For more information:  (972) 284-0305 or laura_ingrim@wilkinsoncenter.org

Senior Wellness & Safety Relief Fair

LakePointe Church 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX, United States

Dallas Police Department is sponsoring a Senior Wellness & Safety Relief Fair at LakePointe Church. The goal is to provide 250 vehicles with one box of personal hygiene items, health kit, protein bars, toothpaste, and lunch from Jason’s Deli etc. Event Map:

Ferguson Road Initiative & Carter BloodCare Blood Drive

White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United States

“Donate Blood” Blood Drive to benefit Carter BloodCare.  Blood supplies are dangerously low in North Texas since the Covid-19 crisis, resulting in nearly 1,258 fewer blood donations.  This shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies or patients suffering from cancer.  Please contact: oliviavazquez@fergusonroad.org to schedule your blood donation. […]