WRH Park Ground breaking

2229 Highland Road, Dallas Texas 2229 Highland Road, Dallas, TX, United States

Join your neighbors on Saturday, December 1 at 10 a.m. to celebrate Phase I of the future White Rock Hills Community Recreation Center Project! This project, at 2229 Highland Road has been a dream of Ferguson Road Initiative for many years. See the map below.

Free Family Financial Workshop

Eastfield CPG Campus 802 S. Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX, United States

Ferguson Road Initiative in partnership with Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus and IBC Bank, will be providing a free Family Financial Series of Workshops from now all thru 2019. Next workshop will take place on Tuesday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. Eastfield CPG Campus: 802 S. Buckner Blvd. Dallas 75217. Light Dinner will be served. […]

VITA Tax Preparation Assistance

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

VITA tax season. FRI in partnership with Foundation Communities will prepare free income tax returns for low income families starting Saturday, January 26 until April 16 at First Community Church, 9120 Ferguson Road, Dallas 75228. Call (214) 370-9353 for hours of operation.

Town Hall & Election

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

FRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting and General Election: Feb 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at White Rock Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson Road

Operation Beautification Litter Cleanup

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

Join Ferguson Road Initiative To Clean & Beautify Far East Dallas! Gather your friends, neighbors, church, school and community groups to organize a beautification and/or clean-up project. There are 37 FRI Neighborhoods eligible to register for trash collection assistance: Target your neighborhood parks, streets, vacant lots and school grounds for a litter and debris abatement […]

District 7 Forum

Edna Rowe Elementary School 4918 Hovenkamp Dr., Dallas, TX, United States

Save the Date, and Plan to Attend Tuesday, March 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., District 7 Forum, Hosted by Buckner Terrace Neighborhood Association & Ferguson Road Initiative, Edna Rowe Elementary School, 4918 Hovenkamp Dr., Dallas, TX 75227. Meet the candidates running for City Council District 7.

Runoff Forum

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

Tues. May 21 2019 6:30-8:30 pm White Rock Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson Rd. Runoff Forum for Districts 7, 9 & Mayoral Race The Ferguson Road Initiative and Buckner Terrace Homeowner’s Association will be presenting a Runoff Forum on Tuesday, May 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at White Rock Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson Road. Come […]

Dallas Election Runoff

Mayoral Race Rep. Eric Johnson and council member Scott Griggs will face off in the Dallas mayoral runoff on June 8 City Council Race The District 7 Runoff will be between Adam Bazaldua and Tiffinni A. Young The District 9 Runoff will be between Paula Blackmon and Erin Moore MORE INFORMATION

Advocacy Workshop

White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United States

FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE and RESULTS to Host Advocacy Workshop Would you like to learn how to be a better advocate for your community? Have you ever contacted a political official to express your opinion? Would you like to learn to lead with action? Then this workshop is for you! FRI is excited to announce a […]

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Town Hall Meeting

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

FRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting: September 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at White Rock Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson Road

North Texas Giving Day 2019

Scheduled Giving Opens September 9 at 8am! This year, donors can schedule gifts before North Texas Giving Day! Scheduled giving opens on September 9 at 8 am and goes through September 18 at midnight! Click on the red button below to go to FRI's NTGD page. Miss the scheduled giving? You can still make donations […]

National Night Out

Tuesday, October 1, FRI encourages all 37 of our neighborhoods to participate in National Night Out.

DFW Solar Tour

Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United States

Owenwood Farms Education Center joins the DFW Solar Tour this year (Saturday, 05-Oct.), providing instruction with a hands-on “Solar Lunch Box” Project, in addition to conducting a site visit highlighting their proposed off-grid facility, discussing the plan and components of the future PV solar system, and a water catchment system and sustainable food production. The […]

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. […]

FRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting

Online

The 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 Park

White 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 States

Holiday 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 States

Social 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 States

Saturday, 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 States

If 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.