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 StatesDallas 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. […]
FRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting
OnlineThe Virtual Town Hall meeting will be pre-recorded and available to view on this page by 7:00 pm, September 14. Be sure to refresh your browser if the "Save the Date" placeholder is still showing at that time. We urge you to register your "attendance" at this Townhall meeting by filling out the form below […]
North Texas Giving Day 2020
Scheduled Giving Opens September 1 at 8am and Goes Thru September 16 This year, donors can schedule gifts before North Texas Giving Day! Scheduled giving opens on September 1 at 8 am and goes through September 16 at midnight! Click on the red button below to go to FRI's NTGD page. Miss the scheduled giving? […]
Deadline to Register to Vote
Monday, October 5, 2020 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 2020 Presidential and General Election. To register, find your precinct, change your name or address, etc. go to: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/ Early Voting: October 19-30. Election Day: November 3. Vote as if your life depends upon it!
National Night Out
October 6 is National Night Out, please participate in this annual community event within your individual neighborhood.
FRI Year End Gift Campaign
Year-End Gifts can be made at: OUR DONATION PAGE or mail your check to: FRI, PO Box 570417, Dallas, TX 75357
White Rock Hills Park Opens
White Rock Hills ParkWhite Rock Hills Park (2229 Highland Road) is scheduled to open on December 1
Holiday Donation Drives, Dec 1-Dec 24
St. Vincent De Paul 2728 Gus Thomasson Rd, Dallas, United StatesHoliday Food donations will be accepted at St. Vincent De Paul, 2728 Gus Thomasson Road 9-11 a.m. on the following dates: October 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21
2021 FRI Annual Meeting
THIS ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE ONLINE, AND WILL BE ABBREVIATED Purpose: To brief the Far East Dallas neighborhoods on the progress of community projects, present our slate of nominees, vote on them (see ballot at bottom of this page), and learn about the Trinity Forest Spine Trail. Date/Time: January 25, 7:00-7:40 pm VOTING HAS ENDED
FRI Operation Beautification
Bethel Baptist Church 9314 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesSocial distancing WILL be practiced at this MARCH 6 event. To register for the clean up event, CLICK HERE.
Carter BloodCare Blood Drive
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesSaturday, July 24, 20219:00am - 3:00 pmSponsored by Ferguson Road InitiativeLocation:White Rock Church of Christ9220 Ferguson RdDallas, TX 75228Carter BloodCare Bus Contact:Olivia Vazquezoliviavazquez@fergusonroad.org Scan QR Code or Click on Link to Schedule Appointment: https://ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/121048 Print Out the Flyer:
FRI Community Connection Townhall Meeting
The Virtual Town Hall meeting will be pre-recorded and available to view on this page by 7:00 pm, September 20. Be sure to refresh your browser if the "Save the Date" placeholder is still showing at that time. Please register your "attendance" at this Townhall meeting by filling out the form below the video. There, […]
North Texas Giving Day 2021
Scheduled Giving Opens September 1 at 8am and Goes Thru September 22 This year, donors can schedule gifts before North Texas Giving Day! Scheduled giving opens on September 1 at 8 am and goes through September 22 at midnight! Click on the red button below to go to FRI's NTGD page. Miss the scheduled giving? […]
Grand Celebration of White Rock Hills Park & Creekside-Ash Creek Urban Reserve
2229 Highland Road, Dallas Texas 2229 Highland Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesIf you are interested in volunteering, please contact Olivia Vazquez at oliviavazquez@fergusonroad.org. If your business would like to help underwrite this landmark event, please contact Vikki Martin at vikki@fergusonroad.org.
Year End Gift Campaign Begins
During this season of gratitude, the Ferguson Road Initiative takes this occasion as another opportunity to say thank you. Thank you for supporting our: Advocacy efforts to help ensure the residents of Far East Dallas receive the amenities and social service opportunities that improve our quality of life. The grand opening of CreekSide/White Rock Hills […]
