Arts and Culture
Digital Art Virtual Program
Express yourself through digital art with a virtual 5-week program series. Learn to create your own digital art and illustrate your own characters. Learn from Briana Arrington-Dengoue a Philadelphia born and based illustrator and graphic designer who is a master in her field. Register for this event being hosted by the Dallas Public Library before July 29, 2021.
- To register and learn more, click here.
City Procurement Opportunities
New Procurement Opportunities
The City of Dallas Office of Procurement Services has various opportunities for outside organizations to engage with the city. To view more information, visit their website. Select open procurements that may be of interest are listed below. For a comprehensive list of open procurement opportunities, visit: dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com. Please be advised that once an opportunity is advertised, it is considered an open procurement until the City Council awards the contract. The Code of Ethics prohibits communication between councilmembers and vendors/ suppliers on open procurements.
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BR21-00016403
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Supportive Housing for Seniors
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BRZ21-0001665
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Framework for Racial Equity Plan
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CIZ-DWU-21 249E
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Engineering and Survey Services
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General Resources
I-345 Feasibility Study
It’s not too late to provide your input on the future of I-345! The Texas Department of Transportation is facilitating a feasibility study of I-345. This study is just the beginning of a thoughtful process that will help TxDOT determine the best way to address the needs of the roadway and the traveling public as they plan for current and future development. The virtual public meeting is available until 11:59PM on July 22nd.
- To learn more about the study and share your thoughts, click here.
Youth All Access Pass
Dallas Park and Recreation has teamed up with several local partners to offer City of Dallas Teens (ages 12-17) FREE activities during the month of July! Visit any Dallas Recreation Center to sign up and receive your FREE Rec Access Pass! The Rec Access Pass gives teens free entry to some of our most exciting cultural gems such as the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Museum of Art, and more! Passes can be picked up beginning July 1st - July 31st at any Dallas Recreation Center. Find your neighborhood Recreation Center HERE!
- To learn more about this amazing opportunity for teens, click here.
Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Dallas
The core mentoring programs of Big Brother Big Sister of Greater Dallas pair a Big and a child. They use a 1:1 mentoring relationship to support kids in the community. These mentoring relationships provide extra support and guidance for lasting success.
- To learn more about the matching process, click here.
Dallas Parks and Recreation Golfing Experience
The Dallas Park and Recreation Department operates 6 privately managed 18-hole golf courses, where novice and skilled players alike can have the ultimate golfing experience!
- To learn more about the golf courses and their programs, click here.
Vision Zero Dallas
In 2019 the Dallas City Council set a goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and cutting severe injuries in half by 2030. To define their strategy for meeting this goal, the Department of Transportation is leading the development of an Action Plan throughout 2021, with the support of a multi-disciplinary Vision Zero Task Force. Vision Zero Dallas is taking a collaborative and comprehensive approach by asking the community to take the Vision Zero Survey!
- To take the Vision Zero Survey, click here.
Education
2021 Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair
The 25th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fair will be taking place Friday, August 6, 2021, at Fair Park. The annual fair provides Dallas students and families with essential school supplies. Those who wish to participate are requires to pre-register and show their confirmation number to receive their school supplies.
- To learn more and register, click here.
CHCI 2022 Congressional Internship Programs
Join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) in Washington, D.C. for a fast-paced, hands-on internship on Capitol Hill. The program is now accepting applications from college students and recent graduates to serve as a Congressional Intern in the halls of power in Washington, D.C. You'll gain invaluable experience in forging your career journey by working closely with the Hill staffers, policy experts, and elected officials.
- To learn more and apply, click here.
Aspire ESL Teaching Volunteers
Aspire volunteers go the extra mile by nurturing strong relationships that are necessary to help students gain the confidence to learn. If you have the desire to help adult learners who have made the brave choice to take charge of their own lives, then Aspire has opportunities for you. You provide the love for learning, and we provide the training!
- To learn more about this volunteer opportunity, click here.
Americorps CitySquare
AmeriCorps is a national service program dedicated to working in local communities to affect change through service. With the support of the OneStar Foundation, CitySquare operates one of the largest AmeriCorps programs in Texas, leveraging more than 300 AmeriCorps members every year who serve throughout the state of Texas.
- If you are interested in serving with CitySquare, click here.
MLK Back to School Festival
The Dallas MLK Recreation Center is hosting a drive thru event open to all students and families to receive school supplies, vouchers for service, and information to help families have a successful school year. Students must be present to receive the items.
- To learn more about the festival, click here.
Employment
911 Telecommunicators
Come out and meet the Dallas Police Dept hiring team to learn about becoming a 911 Telecommunicator! Applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the event. Staff will be on-site to answer questions and provide on-the-spot job offers!
- To learn more about the job and hiring event, click here.
CollegeWorks
CollegeWorks helps you explore high-demand career options, gives you college partners in Texas that offer degrees in those career fields, and gets you to work after you graduate. As a collaboration among Dallas County Promise and its university and community college partners, they offer short-term job training programs to get the skills you need to be hired.
- To explore the resources they offer, click here.
State Fair of Texas Seasonal Jobs
Join Big Tex’s Seasonal team! Working at the State Fair of Texas is just as fun as a visit to the annual event. If you’re an outgoing, friendly, and energetic person who likes to celebrate all things Texan, join the Big Tex team. The State Fair, in partnership with its vendors, exhibitors, and concessionaires, has numerous seasonal positions to fill, making it one of the premier expositions in the country.
- To learn more about the seasonal jobs, click here.
5th Annual Expunction Exposition
The Dallas County District Attorney's Office in partnership with the Dallas County District Clerk's office is hosting their 5th Annual Expunction Expo to help clear criminal records of people who, by law, are eligible for an expunction. Since its inception in 2017, this event has helped clear more than 900 criminal records, additionally the City of Dallas is participating for the first time this year,
- To learn more and register, click here.
Housing
Anti-Poverty Coalition: Conversation on Homelessness
This is the third installment of this year’s series, What Kind of Community Do We Want to Build? presented by the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas. This session, moderated by Nissy New, of MDHA, will highlight how different faith communities in Dallas and Collin Counties are moving beyond traditional charitable approaches to homelessness to meaningfully engage members to move the dial on ending homelessness.
- To learn more and register for this event, click here.
Dallas Rental Assistance Collaborative
These DRAC partner organizations are here to lend a hand. An “eligible household” is defined as a renter household in which at least one or more individuals meets the criteria set for by the collaborative. The assistance provided can be used for direct financial assistance, including rent, rental arrears, utilities and home energy costs, utilities and home energy costs arrears, and other expenses related to housing.
- To learn more, click here.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The City of Dallas is partnering with Abounding Prosperity, Inc. to begin accepting applications for rental assistance through their Emergency Rental Assistance Program. To be eligible to receive funding an applicant must rent a publicly or privately owned residence in the City of Dallas. The annual gross household income must meet guidelines defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- To apply and learn more about the requirements, click here.
Dallas Eviction Assistance Initiative
The City of Dallas Office of Equity and Inclusion in partnership with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas has established an eviction assistance initiative consisting of education, training and legal representation to Dallas residential rental tenants who are negatively impacted by COVID-19 and unable to pay rent to remain in their homes.
- Eligible residents can apply, by clicking here.
Food
Disaster Relief Mobile Food Pantry
North Texas Food Bank in collaboration with UNT Dallas is offering free food safely loaded into the trunk of your car this Friday, July 16. The food pantry will be located on the UNT Dallas Campus at 7300 University Hills Blvd.
- To learn more, click here.
SNAP Application Assistance
Catholic Charities Dallas in collaboration with the Walmart Foundation are able to assist with SNAP applications. The program was created to show families the benefits that are available to them, reduce hunger within families and increase nutritious habits for all.
- If you are in need of assistance with your SNAP application, click here.
Healthy Summer Meals for Kids
Dallas ISD Food's On-Site Summer Meals brings free meals to children and youth 18 years and younger at participating sites throughout Dallas on Wednesdays! Meals are available to all children in the area, ages 1 to 18, or to age 19 if enrolled in school, and to students with disabilities without regard to age.
- To learn more and find a participating site near you, click here.
Health
Yoga with Jarret Chatman
Tired, Stressed, Anxious? Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice Yoga with Jarrett Chatman of Dallasite Yogis & meditation with Sahaja Yoga. Fridays never felt so good!
- To register for this event, click here.
Community Forum and Health and Safety Fair
The Dallas Police Community Affairs Unit will be hosting the 1st Annual Community Forum-Health & Safety Fair in a collaborative partnership with the Southwest Patrol Division, on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
- For more information contact 214-331-6516.
All In with Mental Wellness: Navigating the Journey
This meeting is the St. Luke Community UMC's monthly Mental Health support and education meeting. A special session will be devoted to helping youth learn to manage stress, seek support and recognize how and when to turn to responsible adults and mental health professionals.
- To register for this free symposium, click here.
Body and Mind Wellness Expo
Join LBU and Parkland Hospital at the Lighthouse Church Saturday July 24th from 9AM to 1PM for a Wellness Expo that will offer free health screenings. Health Services will be available for both kids and adults, so bring the entire family!
- To learn more, click here.
Immigrant Affairs
Skilled Immigrants Integration Program
The Dallas Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs along with Workforce Solutions Dallas will work to promote immigrant and refugee-inclusion in local workforce systems. The mission of the Program is to help create and expand proven and promising immigrant professional integration approaches by assisting communities to advance their skilled immigrant integration efforts.
- To learn more about the program, click here.
Internet
Laptop and Hotspot Bundles
Card holders who live in the city of Dallas, students who attend public schools in Dallas, public school teachers within the city of Dallas, and city of Dallas employees are able to request Chromebook and hotspot bundles for their internet needs. Each laptop comes installed with Microsoft Office products for your use, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. It can also browse the internet, check email, and accomplish any tasks you might need a computer to do.
- To learn more about requesting a bundle, click here.
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LGBTQ+
Resource Center: United Black Ellument
UBE exists to enable young, Black, same-gender-loving men ages 18-35 to fulfill their greatest potential. They are creating ways for young men to come together, meet, socialize, and learn to support one another. We provide alternative social events and opportunities for same-gender-loving men to promote our diversity, well-being, and strength as individuals and as a community.
- To view their fun, upcoming events click here.
Small Business Support
Business Leadership School
The Business Leadership Program hosted in partnership by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and UNT Dallas is a 6-month professional development program designed to provide enrichment to community members and entrepreneurs who are at a critical growth level and are ready to enhance their knowledge and understanding in business models, strategy, understanding markets, and knowing intangible skills to be reach their business goals.
- If you are interested in registering, click here.
Small Business Savvy: A Free Webinar Series
It costs money to start a business. Funding your business is the most important consideration you make as a business owner. How you choose to fund your business could affect how you structure and run your business, and whether or not it survives. Attending these webinars are fee, registration is required in order to receive connection information prior to event.
- To learn more about the events and register, click here.
Transportation
My Ride Dallas
My Ride Dallas is a transportation options counseling program dedicated to helping older adults and people with disabilities understand the transportation available to them in Dallas County. My Ride Dallas has also created a Coalition of agencies, transportation providers, community members, seniors, and people with disabilities that is dedicated to improving transportation options in Dallas County.
- To learn more about the resources they offer, click here.
DART Rides Rider Assistance Program
DART Rides is a rider assistance program for registered residents of qualified cities or ZIP codes who are age 65 or over OR have a certified disability. The City of Dallas Senior Medical Transportation Program updated its client service model to provide clients an on-demand service in partnership with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) through its DART Rides Rider Assistance Program (RAP). Clients must go through DART's application process to qualify for transportation services.
- To read the eligibility requirements and apply, click here.
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