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.

White Rock Hills Park Opens

White Rock Hills Park

White Rock Hills Park (2229 Highland Road) is scheduled to open on December 1