Arts and Culture
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Filipino-American, Indigenous, and Hispanic Literature
Octobers marks the celebration of many communities across the country! During these times, physical celebration had to be halted to ensure everybody’s safety, but this doesn’t mean that we can’t have celebrations in our individual households with our family members. One such way is to appreciate their literature and honor their stories.
- To explore literary recommendations by Indigenous storytellers, click here.
- To explore literary recommendations by Filipino-American storytellers, click here.
- To explore literary recommendations by Latinx storytellers, click here.
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Community Building
Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund
The City of Dallas Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs (WCIA) partnered with the Open Society Foundations (OSF) and Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) to select 16 nonprofit organizations to receive funding from the Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund. The fund provides community organizations with funding to provide direct financial assistance to immigrant and refugee individuals or families impacted by COVID-19.
The community-based organizations that were selected for funding include: Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc., Center for Survivors of Torture, Children's Food Ministry, Community Action Organizers, Family Independence Initiative, Heard That Foundation, ImmSchools, International Rescue Committee, Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, Open Arms, Inc. dba Bryan's House, Rosa Es Rojo, Inc., The Concilio, The Stewpot of First Presbyterian Church, UNT Dallas Foundation, Wilkinson Center and Workers Defense Project.
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United Way Dallas Live United Movement
United Way Dallas invite you to join their Live United Movement and sign on to their Aspire United 2030 community goals. These initiatives have been created through a collaboration with a broad spectrum of community partners with the intention of developing a set of 10-year goals to drive transformative change and advance racial equity in multiple areas of North Texas.
- To learn more about the initiative and their resources, click here.
WCIA Community Resources Hub
The City has launched an online resource hub with free and low-cost resources for all residents impacted by COVID-19.
- Click here to search for available resources using your zip code.
Education Resources
United Way Dallas Education Resources
Education opens doors, broadens horizons and sets kids up for success. Along with health and income, it’s one of the building blocks of opportunity. The Strong Start Initiative provides families with children ages 0-8 access to free programs that promote safe and healthy environments, kindergarten readiness and early childhood literacy.
- To explore the resources compiled by United Way Dallas, click here.
DIA Mobile Learning Lab
The Dallas Innovation Alliance along with community partner converted a retired school bus into a large-scale mobile hotspot. September programming will include homework help and tutoring, along with more enrichment opportunities.
- To learn more about the dates and times for the hours of operation, click here.
Undesign the Red Line
Undesign the Redline is a national traveling art and design exhibit that explores the history of redlining, systemic racism and the future of undoing structural inequities. The exhibit was co-created by designing the WE, a for-benefit design studio based in New York and a diverse Dallas-based community advisory board who localized the exhibit through powerful narratives of their own experiences. There will be a tour today, October 22 at 7:30pm, register below!
- To sign up for the event, click here.
Employment Resources
Northwest Community Center
The Northwest Community Center offers refugees in Vickery Meadow job readiness training to help individuals to learn about the American job market to approach their first job with confidence. The class also has some financial literacy components to introduce individuals to information related to banking and budgeting. Because of COVID-19, this training is currently only offered online.
- To learn more about this job training opportunity, click here.
Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas has created a Job Search Engine that allows residents to search for jobs based on industry and keywords. They have compiled various open job positions for individuals to search through and apply online.
- To access their Job Search Engine, click here.
Get Shift Done
Get Shift Done is a relief fund and initiative launched in North Texas to address both affected service workers who have lost their paychecks and immediate support for the demand of the non-profits, especially with respect to hunger relief. We are using the Shiftsmart platform to connect the volunteers, supporters and non-profits to deliver these essential functions all while providing basic incomes and food security for affected children and families.
- To learn more about Get Shift Done and sign up for their services click here.
Food Resources
North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank has launched a food bank locator with fellow partner agencies to help Texans find food banks near them. Visit the locator and enter your zip code for a food bank near you.
- The North Texas Food Bank has a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance program run by the Social Services Assistance Navigators. This program will help residents fill out and complete their SNAP applications. For more information email snap@ntfb.org.
Metrocrest Services
Metrocrest Services provides a wide range of emergency aid, financial assistance, and services to support independent living for individuals, families and seniors. They serve individuals living in:
- Carrollton
- Farmers Branch
- Addison
- Coppell
- the city of Dallas in Denton County
During your scheduled appointment one of our case managers will conduct a confidential interview to determine level of need and eligibility for services.
- To find out more information about their initiatives click here.
Minnie’s Food Pantry
This non-profit organization provides healthy meals, educational resources and red-carpet treatment to every person that they serve. For many, Minnie’s Food Pantry is the first line of defense so a person can have a meal. They are proud to serve every zip code and all those in need, regardless of geographic boundaries, gender, race or religion.
- Location: 661 18thStreet Plano, Texas 75074
- Hours of Operation: 8:30am-11:30am Wednesday-Saturday, closed every 5thSaturday
- Requirements: Provide one acceptable form of identification, one acceptable form of verification, and a vehicle to pick up food.
- For more information call 972.596.0253 or follow this
Food for Families with Students
Texas Department of Agriculture
The Texas Department of Agriculture has linked a school meal finder on their website in order to allow families to find the closest healthy, no-cost meals for your students.
- Click this link, enter your address and find the nearest pick-up location to you and their hours of operation.
Dallas Independent School District
The Dallas Independent School District in association with School Leadership, Food & Child Nutrition Services is committed to offering meal service at no cost while Dallas ISD remains closed. Meal service will continue through the summer break. Meals will be served at strategic locations throughout the district.
- Please visit Dallas ISD’s website for more information.
Health
Northeast Division Kids Health & Safety Fair
Northeast Division of the Dallas Police Department Kids Health & Safety Fair will be taking place Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 10:00am-1:00pm at Lake Highlands High School 9449 Church Road. The fair will be a drive thru event with 5 to 6 stations.
Domestic Violence Awareness
Domestic Violence affects individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or nationality. You are not alone; help is available. Domestic Violence includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence and emotional abuse. Violence in relationships is never ok. Speak with someone to understand the signs of abuse.
- For support and resources, click here to be taken to Genesis Women's Shelter website.
Dallas County HHS Halloween Guidelines
Dallas County released its Halloween guidance to help protect individuals, their families, friends, and communities from #COVID-19.
- To read the full guidance from HHS, click here.
Walgreens Free Flu Shots
Getting a flu shot is an easy way to help protect you and your family. Walgreens specially trained pharmacists know which flu shot is right for you based on your age and health history. Defend your crew against the flu.
- To schedule a vaccine, click here.
Housing
City of Dallas CARES ACT Rent Relief Program
The Emergency Rent Assistance program, funded by the CARES Act, is a federally funded initiative designed to help low-income households and persons who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 through the loss of their employment income or who sustained a reduction in income and are delinquent in paying rent. DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA) has been designated to help facilitate the distribution of rent relief funds by the City of Dallas.
- To learn more about requirements and to apply, click here.
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CDC Eviction Moratorium
The CDC has issued a temporary halt in evictions. To receive protection under this order residential tenants must provide their landlord with a declaration.
- For more information on eviction resources, click here.
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United Way of Dallas Rental Assistance Guide
The United Way of Dallas has created a Dallas Rental Assistance Collaborative is here to lend a hand. Each of the Dallas Rental Assistance Collaborative partners have links to their requirements and pre-screen applications below. Once you find the best fit, only apply to one, as duplications will not be accepted.
- To learn more about each partner and their rental assistance programs, click here.
Eviction Assistance
Dallas County - Tenant Hotline:
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Small Business Support
SizeUp Dallas
A partnership between fintech company SizeUp and the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development, SizeUp Dallas is a tool that enables small- and medium-sized business to access industry-specific, localized information. This information can help business owners make smarter business decisions as they recover from the impact of COVID-19.
- To explore Size Up’s Resources, click here.
B.U.I.L.D.
Broadening Urban Investment to Leverage Dallas (B.U.I.L.D.) helps you find the resources you need to grow your startup, small business or nonprofit venture.
- To learn more about this initiative and explore their resources, click here.
Dallas B.R.A.I.N.
The Dallas Business Resource and Information Network is a partnership between the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development and the Dallas Public Library. The Dallas B.R.A.I.N. promotes entrepreneurial literacy and business development for new and existing businesses in Dallas. It provides entrepreneurs with free access to quality training, workshops, counseling, networking, promotion, and meeting space.
- To access B.R.A.I.N.’s resources, click here.
Small Business Revolving Loan Program
The CDBG Revolving Loan Fund Program is used to make loans to businesses within the Dallas city limits that will add jobs through expansion, relocation or growth or, retain jobs that might be lost.
- To learn more about eligibility and requirements, click here.
Revive Dallas Small Business Relief Fund
The Dallas Entrepreneurship Center Network (DEC), in collaboration with LiftFund and the private business community, has launched the Revive Dallas Small Business Relief Fund to support local small businesses in jeopardy due to COVID-19. Zero percent (0%) loans up to $25,000 will be provided and will be combined with other non-monetary resources. A priority has been placed on providing funding to minority- and women-owned small businesses.
- For more information click here.
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