White Rock Hills Library Workforce Solutions
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesWhite Rock Hills Library announces: Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will provide one-on-one job seeking assistance weekly. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching and interview training. Stop by between 2 pm and 5 pm on Mondays. No Registration necessary.
White Rock Hills Library Creature Scavenger Hunt
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesWhite Rock Hill Library announces the following event: Magical Creatures have gotten loose in the White Rock Hills Library! Come help us track them down and enter for a chance to win cool prizes at the end of the month! Open to all ages. Stop at the front desk for a tracking sheet.
DPD Northeast Patrol Division National Night Out
National Night Out is less than a month away: October 3rd, 2017. To Schedule your Northeast community event with the Dallas Police Department, please contact Officer Kevin Kelley at Kevin.Kelley@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us or call 214-670-7772. The earlier you let them know about the event the better!
Water-Wise Landscape Tour
City of Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Park & Recreation, and the Dallas County Master Gardeners announce the 2017 Water-Wise Landscape Tour (click here to learn more).
3G Intersection Public Meeting
Dallas Arboretum, Rosine Hall 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, United StatesThursday, January 18, 2018, Dallas Arboretum, Rosine Hall, 8525 Garland Road, 6-8 p.m. Representatives from TxDOT and project consultants will be available to answer questions about the proposed project improvements. As specified, the meeting will be open house format from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to present the proposed project and […]
Community Connect Town Hall Meeting
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesOur next FRI Community Connect Town Hall Meeting is set for Monday, February 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at White Rock Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson Road.
FRI Annual Operation Beautification
More information to come!
Free Document Shredding Event
Resource One Credit Union 7518 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin us for a FREE document shredding event. Bring all of your documents and watch them shred on the spot. This event is FREE and open to everyone! Only paper documents will be allowed. 10 box limit. Read More Here Place: 8344 E R.L. Thornton Fwy #110 Dallas, TX 75228 Time: 9 AM – 1 […]
15th Annual Kids ’n Kites Festival
Roger Perry Athletic Complex 7401 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United States15th Annual Kids’n Kites Festival, Saturday, April 7th from 10 am til noon at Lakehill Preparatory School’s Roger Perry Field @ 7401 Ferguson Road.
City-Wide Community Clean-up, May 19, 2018
Join your neighbors for this Operation Beautification event. To Register, Call 311 or email dallas311@dallascityhall.com For more information, VISIT THE OFFICIAL SITE or click the image below
Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge
Join the White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Road, on Saturday, June 2 at 12:30 p.m. for the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge Program. Come on, kids! Let’s kick off the summer with Slappy the Clown, face painting, and balloon artists as we celebrate your registration in the library’s summer reading program.
FRI to be Monster Yogurt Charity
Monster Yogurt 9540 Garland Rd Suite 394, Dallas, TX, United StatesBeginning on August 1st through September 31st the Ferguson Road Initiative will be the Coffee Charity for Monster Yogurt. Take a moment to cool off with a frozen yogurt treat and enjoy a cup of coffee on-the-house with a contribution to FRI. Monster Yogurt is located at Casa Linda Shopping Center, near the Albertson’s Food […]
Active Shooter Safety Presentation
White Rock Hills Branch Library Auditorium 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesOn Thursday, September 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m., TRUETT AREA CRIME WATCH will host a special safety presentation “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events/How to Protect Yourself” at White Rock Hills Library Auditorium, 9150 Ferguson Road. For more information, contact Desi Tanner, jazzydez@outlook.com
Town Hall Meeting
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Rd., Dallas, TX, United StatesNorth Texas Giving Day 2018
Scheduled Giving Opens September 10 at 8am! This year, donors can schedule gifts before North Texas Giving Day! Scheduled giving opens on September 10 at 8 am and goes through September 19 at midnight! Click on the red button below to go to FRI's NTGD page. Miss the scheduled giving? You can still make donations […]
FRI 20th Anniversary Breakfast
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesNOTE: This event is by invitation only to members; you must RSVP by Nov 2. If you are a member or a sponsor, and have not received your invitation, please call (214) 324-5116
WRH Park Ground breaking
2229 Highland Road, Dallas Texas 2229 Highland Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin 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 StatesFerguson 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 StatesVITA 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 StatesFRI 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesSave 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 StatesTues. 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 StatesFERGUSON 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 […]
Town Hall Meeting
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFRI 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 StatesOwenwood 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 StatesThursday, 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 StatesThe 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 StatesMORE 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 StatesMORE 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 StatesMORE 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 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? […]
