DEFY Phase II Camp Saturdays
Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX, United StatesMeetings will take place from 10am to 2pm in Community Room 108 at the Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus/802 South Buckner.
DEFY Phase II Camp Saturdays
Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX, Select a Country:Meetings will take place from 10am to 2pm in Community Room 108 at the Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus/802 South Buckner.
Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesTraining and technical assistance for new law enforcement officers and practitioners SKILL-BASED TRAINING CONDUCTED BY THE NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL AND HOSTED BY THE FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE AND WHITE ROCK HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance […]
DEFY Phase II Camp Saturdays
Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX, United StatesMeetings will take place from 10am to 2pm in Community Room 108 at the Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus/802 South Buckner.
Townhall Meeting & Annual Election of Officers & Directors
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesTuesday, February 12, 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m. White Rock Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall 9220 Ferguson Road Please join the FRI Community Connection in our Annual Election & Townhall Meeting to update and engage our neighborhoods in the exciting future of our far East Dallas community - Casa Linda/Forest Hills, Greater Casa View, White Rock East, […]
FRI Community Connection Townhall Meeting
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, September 10th! 6:30-7 p.m. Dedication of public sculpture at White Rock Hills Branch Library & Reception 7-8:30 p.m. FRI Community Connection Townhall Meeting at White Rock Hills Branch Library, Auditorium
DonorBridge North Texas Giving Day
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, September 19, 7 a.m.-Midnight www.donorbridgetx.org Give $25 or more to the Ferguson Road Initiative via DonorBridgeTX.org and your donation will receive some of the $1.7M in challenge funds. Make your call early and support the neighborhood advocacy organization serving far East Dallas that has done so much to improve our quality […]
ACTION Meeting, DCAD
White Rock Hills Branch Library Auditorium 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesDCAD representative Cheryl Jordan, Community Relations Officer
Directions Meeting
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesEconomic Development Fair
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, February 11 for the Economic Development Fair at the White Rock Hills Branch Library. FRI has invited the Dallas Arboretum, Lincoln Properties, Doctors Hospital, YMCA (White Rock Branch) along with other new businesses in the East Dallas area to talk one-on-one with the community about their projects, services and products. Also […]
FRI Community Connection Townhall Meeting and Annual Election
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesTuesday, February 11, 2014, 6:30-8:30 p.m. White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road Featuring new Dallas City Manager, A. C. Gonzalez FRI has invited the Dallas Arboretum, Lincoln Properties, Doctors Hospital, YMCA (White Rock Branch) along with other new businesses in the East Dallas area to talk one-on-one with the community about their projects, […]
NE Dallas Opportunity Work Resource & Job Fair
Harry Stone Recreation Center 2403 Millmar, Dallas, TX, United StatesWednesday, April 16, 2014, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., plan to attend the job fair at Harry Stone Recreation Center, 2403 Millmar (North of Ferguson & Oates). Presented by the Safe Street Collaboration, this job fair is free and will offer information and tips on how to land a job. Employer registration due by 4.11.14 at Amanda.chase@dallascityhall.com […]
11th Annual Bayles Elementary School Kite Day
Roger Perry Athletic Complex 7401 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesMay 3, 10 am marks the 11th Annual Bayles Elementary School Kite Day. This day is hosted by Lakehill Preparatory School, Lions Club, State Representative Eric Johnson’s Office, Ferguson Road Initiative, and the Claremont Neighborhood. Kite flying for kids and their families will be at the Roger Perry Athletic Complex at 7401 Ferguson Road. If […]
Home Rule Public Education Meetings
Northaven Church 11211 Preston RdLeague of Women Voters is hosting a panel presentation about the proposed Home Rule initiative at free public educational meetings on: Tuesday, May 27 at Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Rd from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Fretz Recreation Center at 6950 Beltline at Hillcrest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May […]
Home Rule Public Education Meetings
Fretz Recreation Center 6950 Beltline , Dallas, TX, United StatesLeague of Women Voters is hosting a panel presentation about the proposed Home Rule initiative at free public educational meetings on: Tuesday, May 27 at Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Rd from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Fretz Recreation Center at 6950 Beltline at Hillcrest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May […]
Home Rule Public Education Meetings
Fireside Recreation Center 8601 Fireside Dr., Dallas, TX, United StatesLeague of Women Voters is hosting a panel presentation about the proposed Home Rule initiative at free public educational meetings on: Tuesday, May 27 at Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Rd from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Fretz Recreation Center at 6950 Beltline at Hillcrest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May […]
“Go Green” Fair
TBDJune marks the 2nd birthday of our White Rock Hills Branch Library. The City of Dallas, Friends of the Library, and FRI will be celebrating with a “Go Green” Fair on Saturday, June 14. More information is scheduled to follow.
Mayor’s Back to School Fair
Fair Park’s Automobile & Centennial BuildingsFree school supplies are made available to families with school-aged children (pre-K through 12th grades), who reside in the City of Dallas or attend Dallas ISD schools; and who meet eligibility requirements. For details go to: www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com or call 311. The date for the fair is Friday, August 1st, 2014, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fair […]
North Texas Giving Day 2014
On September 18th, from 6 a.m.-midnight, "get up and give" to the Ferguson Road Initiative! Each contribution will be enhanced. Come join us at 6:30 p.m. at the White Rock Hills Library, watch our leaderboard, and celebrate our success!
Giving Day Celebration!
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin Our Celebration! Join FRI friends and neighbors on September 18th at the White Rock Hills Library (9150 Ferguson Road) from 6-7:30 p.m. where we will watch the leaderboard and celebrate our success! With your help, we WILL reach our “50 @ $50” fundraising goal on North Texas Giving Day! Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/FergusonRoad […]
Community Connection Townhall Meeting
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, September 30th for our Community Connection Townhall Meeting. Come join the fun, get plugged in, & meet your friends & neighbors!
Recycling Kick Off with Resource One Credit Union
Resource One Credit Union 7518 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesWHAT: Recycling Kick Off Event WHEN: Friday, October 24, 2014 8 AM – 12 noon WHERE: Resource One Credit Union – Tech Ops Center, 7518 Ferguson Road, Dallas TX 75228 In order to promote the newly placed recycling containers at Resource One Credit Union's Ferguson Road location, they are hosting a Recycling Kick Off Event. The […]
Vision Workshop for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan
Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, United StatesFRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting Vision Workshop for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan Monday, November 3, 2014, 6-9 p.m. Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall 8525 Garland Road (parking & entry is free), Enter at Gate I
DWU Composting Class
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Pavilion (Building C) 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesIs your trash can full at the end of the week? Did you know that you can reduce the waste carried to landfills by composting more and throwing away less? This program teaches the composting process, the different types and methods of composting, as well as how to compost and its importance. Plan to attend […]
Warren Angus Ferris Cemetery Dedication
This Saturday, January 24 at 10:30 at Forest Hills' Warren Angus Ferris Cemetery - Corner of St Frances and San Leandro there will be a dedication by the Texas Branch of the War of 1912 descendants of a newly installed headstone for Benjamin Dye, who's grave (1852) is at the site. It is estimated that […]
Design Presentation for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan
Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, United StatesFRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting Design Presentation for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 6-9 p.m. Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall 8525 Garland Road (parking & entry is free), Enter at Gate I
White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan Design Presentation
Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, United StatesCome and See the Results! City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department Public Input Meetings – White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan Hosted by Ferguson Road Initiative Design Presentation Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 6-9 p.m. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Rosine Hall 8525 Garland Road (parking & entry is free), Enter […]
Dallas Water Utilities’ Lawn Care Seminar
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Pavilion (Building C) 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesCome and learn ways you can maintain a healthy lawn with less frequent watering. Discover the most effective and earth-friendly way to care for your lawn at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center Auditorium (17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252) on Saturday, February 7 from 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For directions, click […]
District 7 City Council Candidates Forum
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesCandidates Include: Hasani Burton Kevin Felder Baranda Fermin John Lawson Randall Parker James Turknet Juanita Wallace Tiffinni Young
Operation Beautification Spring Clean-Up
Walgreens 2301 Lakeland , 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 35 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 […]
North Texas Giving Day
Donate to the Ferguson Road Initiative Thursday, September 17th 6 a.m. – Midnight Make your gift to the FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE at www.northtexasgivingday.org By donating to the Ferguson Road Initiative on North Texas Giving Day you will help ensure that folks in our community will continue to benefit from free income tax assistance through our […]
FRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United States“Eat Well Live Well” Expo for Senior Citizens
Harry Stone Recreation Center 2403 Millmar, Dallas, TX, United StatesThe Ferguson Road Initiative is partnering with the Senior SNAP Access Task Force of the Senior Hunger Action Team. The purpose of the team is to work together to increase senior participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) so that low-income seniors can get help purchasing healthier foods. The Task Force is piloting a […]
Zoo Day Dallas 2016
The Dallas Zoo 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX, United StatesArt of Composting sponsored by City of Dallas Zero Waste
Cathedral of Hope 5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesA no-cost seminar for residents wishing to learn about the benefits and uses of compost and Vermicompost, proper soil treatment, the usage of organic material discarded from lawns, gardens and flower beds; plus, growing and caring for native and adapted plants for the North Texas area. Enrollment is limited to 100 people. Lunch will be […]
Spring Fling
St. Mark Presbyterian Church 9999 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin St. Mark Presbyterian Church for their Spring Fling on Saturday, April 30th, 11. a.m.-2 p.m., 9999 Ferguson Road. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m., to learn more visit their web site: www.saintmarkchurch.org
City of Dallas Operation Beautification Registration
Registration for Operation: Beautification is now open. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2016. Registration will close Monday, May 9, 2016. You may register at http://bit.ly/OperationBeautification or click here for more information. Operation Beautification is an effort to keep our neighborhoods fee of trash/brush, maintain healthy and sustainable neighborhoods and foster civic engagement […]
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Town Hall Meeting
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesDetails coming...
North Texas Giving Day
McDonalds 8117 RL Thornton Drive, Dallas, TX, United StatesGive $50 or more to Ferguson Road Initiative via northtexasgivingday.org on September 22nd, between 6 a.m. and midnight, and your donation will be multiplied from a pool of $1.5M of bonus funds and prizes! You can also give in person by going to the McDonalds at I-30 & Jim Miller from 8 am to 8 […]
FRI Community Connection—Bring Far East Dallas Together
Ferguson Glen Shopping Center 8786 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesDate: October 1, 2016 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Ferguson Glen Shopping Center – 8786 Ferguson Road – Lakeland @ Ferguson Purpose: A fun day to learn about our: Neighborhoods Local Businesses Local Youth & Senior Services And, support the Assist The Officer (ATO) Foundation and the Ferguson Road Initiative. The mission […]
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
FRI Community Connection Town Hall
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesOur next FRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting will be Monday, February 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at White Rock Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 9220 Ferguson Road. Agenda includes meeting our new City Manager T. C. Broadnax. Come hear updates regarding the FRI community and the White Rock Hills Community Recreation Center.
Townhall Introducing Interim Deputy Chief of Police
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesCouncilwoman Tiffinni Young, Dist. 7, has scheduled a town hall meeting on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at White Rock Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 9220 Ferguson Road. She is introducing to the community our interim Deputy Chief of Police from the NorthEast Substation, Avery Moore.
Operation Beautification Litter Clean Up
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 35 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 […]
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! Resource One will also be providing refreshments. Plus, you will have a chance to win prizes. Only paper documents will be allowed. 15 box limit. Credit Union […]
North Texas Giving Day-SCHEDULED GIVING, Sept 7-13
Scheduled Giving Opens September 7 at 8am! This year, donors can schedule gifts before North Texas Giving Day! Scheduled giving opens on September 7 at 8 am and goes through September 13 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 Community Connection Town Hall Mtg & Volunteer Nonprofit Fair
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesOur next FRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting will be Monday, September 11, 6:00-8:30 p.m. at White Rock Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 9220 Ferguson Road. Agenda is as follows:
North Texas Giving Day 2017
Scheduled Giving Opens September 7 at 8am! This year, donors can schedule gifts before North Texas Giving Day! Scheduled giving opens on September 7 at 8 am and goes through September 13 at midnight! Click on the red button below to go to FRI's NTGD page. Miss the scheduled giving? You can still make donations […]
White Rock Hills Library Chronic Disease Self-Management
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesWhite Rock Hills Library announces Join us as trained lay leaders from Dallas Area on Aging teach Stanford University's program on self-management. They will address topics such as developing communication skills, dealing with pain and fatigue, healthy eating, reading food labels, setting and maintaining weekly action plans, medication management, exercise, and more. Location Detail: in […]
Dallas Emergency Preparedness Extravaganza-CANCELLED
Klyde Warren Park 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX, United StatesCity of Dallas Office of Emergency Management announces that DUE TO ONGOING HURRICANE HARVEY SHELTER OPERATIONS, THE 4th Annual Preparedness Extravaganza IS CANCELED! Thank you to all our potential vendors and guests.
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:
