City of Dallas recognizes National Community Development Week

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City of Dallas recognizes National Community Development Week 

DALLAS – Dallas residents and lawmakers will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how initiatives in the City funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program positively impact residents  

April 1 to 6 is National Community Development Week, which highlights the impact of the programs it funds in the community through events and outreach throughout the City of Dallas. The week is also a time to showcase the necessity for increased funding.  

At the beginning of the week, The Impact Booklet, which provides a four-year summary of achievements made possible through the HUD Grant Funded Projects under the Consolidated Plan, will be shared with stakeholders.  

Other activities throughout the week include:  

  • Wednesday, April 3: City Council Special Recognition of City’s Out of School /After School Program  
  • Saturday, April 6: CDC annual community tour of selected Projects: 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. 

During the community tour, the Commission will visit U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA projects.  

This year’s tour will include visits to: Kiva East Multifamily Housing development, Five Mile Norte Dame Place Single Family Housing Development, and Catholic Charities – St. Jude Center Park Central.  

For more info, link here. 

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