FRI 20th Anniversary Breakfast

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

NOTE: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

$5

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

City of Dallas Recycle / Trash-Off Event

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

Let 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 States

Operation Beautification Litter Cleanup Event, Saturday, March 5, 2022, 9 a.m.-Noon, Bethel Baptist Church

Town Hall Meeting

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

FRI 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 […]

Truett Area Crime Watch & FRI Meeting

White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United States

Women'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, Texas

Come 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 States

Scare 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 States

Remember to Vote! Dallas County Election Info

Senior Source Volunteer Day

The Senior Source 3910 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas

Come and bring a new pair of socks or slippers for nursing home residents for the holidays.

Kite Fest

White Rock Hills Park

Drive Up Food Bank

Bring the Light Ministries 7626 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United States

The Joshua Center and Bring the Light Ministries

Dallas Early Voting

Lochwood Library 11221 Lochwood Blvd, Dallas, TX, United States

Dallas 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 States

Join 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 […]

North Texas Giving Day

Online

Help 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 […]

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 […]

Trinity Forest Spine Trail Community Celebration

Uplift White Rock Hills preparatory School 7370 Valley Glen Dr., Dallas, TX, United States

Trinity Forest Spine Trail Community Celebration                        Saturday, October 21, 2023 The City of Dallas will have a Ribbon Cutting with […]

Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space Food Distribution

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

Owenwood'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 States

Please 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 States

Please 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 […]

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

Women’s Sense of Awareness Workshop

White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United States

Attend 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 […]

Carter BloodCare: Blood Drive

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

Donate 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 […]

North Texas Giving Day 2024!

INVEST in FRI! Early Giving begins September 1. Donate to Ferguson Road Initiative - North Texas Giving Day  

Fall Community Connection Townhall Meeting

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

Join 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 […]

Winter Community Connection TownHall Meeting

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

Learn about important community updates and join the Winter Safety Forum.

13th Annual Litter Clean-Up

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

Invest in FRI! Volunteer for FRI's 13th Annual Litter Clean-Up Event!