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 […]
Community Connection Town Hall Meeting
NOTE: If you are viewing this Townhall Meeting after February 28, we would still appreciate it if you would register your attendance with the form below the video. Please register your "attendance" at this Townhall meeting and cast your ballot by filling out the form below the video. There, you can make comments and ask […]
City of Dallas Recycle / Trash-Off Event
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesLet us help you to dispose of bulky trash items, hazardous materials, and to shred documents! Click the image below for a PDF:
Operation Beautification Litter Cleanup
Bethel Baptist Church 9314 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesOperation Beautification Litter Cleanup Event, Saturday, March 5, 2022, 9 a.m.-Noon, Bethel Baptist Church
Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare
FRI Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare, July 16, 2022, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., location TBD
Town Hall Meeting
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space: 1451 John West Road.
North Texas Giving Day 2022
Scheduled Giving Opens September 1 at 8am and Goes Thru September 21 This year, donors can schedule gifts before North Texas Giving Day! Scheduled giving opens on September 1 at 8 am and goes through September 21 at midnight! Click on the red button below to go to FRI's NTGD page. Miss the scheduled giving? […]
Truett Area Crime Watch & FRI Meeting
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesWomen's Sense of Awareness Safety Tips presented by Deborah Freeman, Safety & Awareness Advisor
Senior Source Volunteer Day
The Senior Source 3910 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TexasCome and make note cards for veterans that will get shared on Veteran's Day.
Fall Festival
Harry Stone Recreation Center 2403 Millmar, Dallas, TX, United StatesScare Room - Carnival Games - Tunk or Treat - Door Prizes - Music - Face Painting - Fun!
Election Day
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesRemember to Vote! Dallas County Election Info
Senior Source Volunteer Day
The Senior Source 3910 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TexasCome and bring a new pair of socks or slippers for nursing home residents for the holidays.
Community Connection TownHall Meeting
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesKite Fest
White Rock Hills ParkDrive Up Food Bank
Bring the Light Ministries 7626 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesThe Joshua Center and Bring the Light Ministries
Dallas Christian Women’s Job Corps Spring Graduation
Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church Worship Center 9810 La Prada Drive, Dallas, TX, United StatesFriends of the Warren Ferris Cemetery Spring Fundraiser
Warren Ferris Cemetery St. Francis Ave., Dallas, TexasDallas Early Voting
Lochwood Library 11221 Lochwood Blvd, Dallas, TX, United StatesDallas General Election
Click on the website link for more information about where to go to vote and the candidates.
Community Connection Town Hall Meeting
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin neighbors and friends at the semi-annual town hall meeting. Learn the newest information about Far East Dallas, stay abreast of the area crime stats, hear from D2, D7, and D9 City Councilmembers, DISD Trustee, and Dallas County Commissioner. What's the latest on a Recreation Center in Far East Dallas?
North Texas Giving Day
OnlineHelp FRI meet our $50,000 Goal! Please give on North Texas Giving Day, September 21st, for FRI to continue to impact the quality of life in Far East Dallas. Early giving started September 1st, so you do not have to wait until September 21st. You can give now by clicking here.
Board the Bus to City Hall
Click here to sign up to share our voices with City Hall that "It's our Turn" for a Recreation Center! To learn more about advocating for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center, click here. Arrive at Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space at 4:45 p.m. Bus departs @ 5:15 p.m. Please wear jeans and a white […]
Trinity Forest Spine Trail Community Celebration
Uplift White Rock Hills preparatory School 7370 Valley Glen Dr., Dallas, TX, United StatesTrinity Forest Spine Trail Community Celebration Saturday, October 21, 2023 The City of Dallas will have a Ribbon Cutting with Political Officials from 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. The Community Celebration will begin at 10:40 a.m. with festivities including the Bryan Adams Band, Karate Dance […]
Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space Food Distribution
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesOwenwood's monthly food distribution gives out over 15,000 pounds of food from the help of community volunteers. No registration or ID is required. To volunteer you can click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5a622a5f4c07-owenwood3#/
Community Connection Town Hall Meeting
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesPlease join us on February 12th to stay up-to-date on what's going on in your community!
Dallas County Early Voting
Click here to find early voting center locations: Early Vote & Election Day Vote Center Locations
Operation Beautification Litter Clean-Up
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesPlease volunteer for the 12th Annual Operation Beautification Litter Clean-Up! Follow the link to sign-up: https://forms.gle/omc61hDHNGdbSwda8 Located this year at Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space. Please bring canned food for the White Rock Center of Hope Food Drive.
Election Day
Wednesday, March 06, 2024 Last Day to receive Ballot by Mail. Must be postmarked on or before 3/5/24 by 7 PM
CreekSide Park Trail Cleanup
Dulaney Drive & Valley Glen DriveAlternate rain date: April 6th.
Truett Area CrimeWatch/FRI Quarterly Program
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United States“It’s My Park Day” – Ferguson Park
1900 Gross Road, Dallas, TX 75228 1900 Gross Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesCity Bond Election Day
Dallas voters will elect the items on the 2024 Bond Program.
Women’s Sense of Awareness Workshop
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesAttend the Women’s Sense of Awareness Workshop to learn techniques with friends and neighbors in an interactive, fun workshop that will empower and educate YOU on becoming more vigilant and conscientious when it comes to personal safety. Register Below
Carter BloodCare: Blood Drive
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesDonate to help increase blood reserves, as they run low during the summertime! Click on this link to register for a time to donate: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/143955 Call (214) 324-5116 or email membership@fergusonroad.org with any questions.
Fall Community Connection Townhall Meeting
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin us Monday, September 16 to connect with the community Celebrate with FRI the addition of the White Rock Hills Recreation CENTER to the 2024 City Bond! Meet with your City Council District Members, City Code representatives, and your elected officials. Learn about more community updates, improvements, and how to give on North Texas Giving […]