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1. Leadership & Communications |
City of Dallas Press Release & Community Resources-
For the City’s English Press Release click HERE, for Spanish click HERE. For the City’s bilingual community resources click HERE.
Dallas’ Community Resource Hub Connects Residents with Free or Reduced-cost Services
The Community Resources Welcoming Hub is an online dashboard residents can access to find information, organizations, programs and services. The dashboard is divided into: food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work and legal. Residents can filter by zip code and topic to find the help they need. To access the Community Resource Hub click HERE.
211 Texas-
211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE provides free and confidential information and referral services to those in need 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. For more information click HERE and see BILINGUAL FLYERS or dial 211 on your phone.
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2. Safe, Healthy & Connected Communities |
Free Produce & Garden Day- Saturday Feb. 8
The Oak Cliff Veggie Project is hosting “Cultivate the Community.” For more information see FLYER.
District 7 Senior Brunch- 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday Feb. 13
We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Senior Brunch, where we can come together to enjoy great food, warm conversations, and wonderful company! For more information click HERE.
Lipgloss for Love- 9:00am to 12:00pm Friday Feb. 28
Come out and receive FREE essential items including diapers, baby accessories, household items, baby clothes, toys, and more. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.
Newcomer Wellness Connection- 10:00am to 12:00pm Friday Feb. 28
Please join the Dallas Newcomers Wellness Coalition and network with others advocating and working with refugee and immigrant communities to improve their health and wellbeing. For more information see FLYER.
UNITY: First Time Moms Support Group- 10:00am to 12:00pm Fridays
This is a safe space for new moms to connect, share, and thrive. For more information see FLYER.
Family Arts Bash- Second Saturdays Feb. 8
Family Arts Bash offers free art activities led by local DFW artists for ages 2-12. For more information click HERE.
Fit in February- February 1 to 28
Dallas Parks and Recreation encourages you to take the fitness challenge. Anyone ages 13 and older can participate. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.
Tina’s Journey/El Viaje de Tina- Feb. 8 to 23
Performed in contemporary and Mexican folk masks, Tina’s Journey is a visually stunning, heartfelt and moving production that is a treasure for all ages. Originally created for families and young audiences, Tina’s Journey is also a joyful and accessible way for young people to learn about the migration of children into the United States. For more information click HERE.
El Corazon Exhibition- Feb. 1 to Mar. 8
The Bath House Cultural Center proudly partners with exhibition curator and artist Jose Vargas to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the El Corazón art exhibition in 2025. For more information click HERE.
214 Day: Show Love for Dallas
Celebrate the vibrant arts and culture of Dallas with the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture at the inaugural 214 Day: Show Love for Dallas! This special event is all about showcasing the rich cultural spirit of the city through creativity, community, and connection. Join us for an unforgettable day of light bites, entertainment, and interactive artistic experiences. For more information click HERE.
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3. Equitable Access |
Age Friendly Estate Planning- 10:00am to 12:00pm Monday Feb. 10
The Office of Community Care presents this age-friendly estate planning event for older adults 60+. This is a practical estate planning workshop to help avoid probate. Topics covered include: transfer on death deeds, Lady Bird deeds, Advanced Directives/living wills, and more. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYERS.
Free Tax Help: Moody Outpatient Center- 10:00am to 3:00pm Tuesday Feb. 11
Families and individuals making less than $87,000 can save hundreds of dollars on tax preparation fees. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.
Free Tax Help: Parkland- 10:00am to 3:00pm Tuesday Feb. 18
Families and individuals making less than $87,000 can save hundreds of dollars on tax preparation fees. For more information see FLYER.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)-
It’s tax season and bilingual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is available: Here are different providers:
Dallas Public Library- click HERE.
Dallas Community Tax-A-Thon- click HERE.
Dallas Community Tax Centers- click HERE &/or HERE.
Quince Latinas: One Common Thread- Jan 25 to Feb 28
This series of exhibits (Cinco Latinas, Diez Latinas and the current Quince Latinas) are a small step forward in advancing equity for women in the art world, highlighting the cultural diversity of the Americas and presenting a variety of art forms in one exhibit. For more information click HERE.
Batteries Oil Paint Antifreeze (BOPA) Mobile Collection-
For a list of locations, dates and times click HERE.
Neighborhood Public Meetings for HUD Grants
We invite you to join us to learn more about the development of the FY 2025-26 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget. We value your input and encourage you to attend one of our upcoming meetings, offered both in-person and virtually. For more information click HERE.
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4. Civic Engagement |
Black History Month- Dallas Honors Black History Month 2025!
This February, the City of Dallas invites families to celebrate, reflect, and learn about the impactful contributions of African Americans. Enjoy a variety of free events open to the entire community throughout the month. For a list of programs click HERE and HERE.
Volunteer Opportunity: Meal Service- 11:45am to 1:00pm Saturday Feb 8
The Office of Homeless Solutions Friends Group and the Stewpot need volunteers 18 years of age and older for this meal service at the Bridge Homeless Recovery Center. To sign up email: ohsvolunteer@dallas.gov. For more information see FLYER.
Educated: Know Your Rights Workers Rights- Feb 11
Mi Famiia en Accion is hosting this informative session focusing on teaching community members of their civic rights in 2025. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.
Keep Dallas Beautiful: Waste In Place- 4:00 to 5:00pm Thursday Feb. 13
The Waste In Place program is an educational outreach program that educates students about litter prevention, solid waste management and recycling. For more information click HERE.
DISD Volunteer Day- 9:00am & 1:00pm Monday Feb. 17
This volunteer opportunity is only for DISD High School students. Students will volunteer at the Resource Center South. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.
Community Creek Cleanup
Join City of Dallas municipal leaders at these community events to keep city parks and creeks clean. For a list of opportunities see BILINGUAL FLYERS.
Volunteering Opportunity-
Heart House is seeking dedicated tutors to join our Reading Homeroom Program, which supports new refugee and immigrant’s students in achieving academic success and building confidence. Just one hour of your time can help build a child’s confidence, foster their love for learning, and open doors to a brighter future. Make a profound impact by volunteering wit Heart House’s Reading Homeroom program! For more information see FLYER.
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5. Education & Economic Opportunity |
Texas Health Job Fair- 9:00am to 1:00pm Saturday Feb 22
Are you looking for a great opportunity to begin a career in healthcare? You’ve come to the right place. For general positions click HERE. For Pharmacy Technician click HERE.
Wilkinson Center Career Programs-
Wilkinson Center’s mission is to transform the lives of Dallas families by providing pathways to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect. They fulfill that mission by helping families face critical life challenges, including food insecurity, lack of education, economic instability, unemployment, and underemployment. Wilkinson Center is offering several programs to empower residents and transform lives. They are as follows: 1) Achieve Your Dreams, 2) High School Equivalency (GED), 3) Employment or Career Technical Training, 4) Teacher Assistant, 5) Phlebotomy Technician, and 6) Forklift & Inventory Logistics. Click HERE for their Food Pantry. All information is in English & Spanish.
Funding Opportunities for Non-Profits & Individual Artists
The Community Arts Division of the Office of Arts and Culture spreads art to every part of the City and provides opportunities for artists, non-profit organizations, and residents of Dallas. We believe that every resident of the city of Dallas should be exposed to arts and culture. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYERS and click HERE.
Grants and Calls
OAC welcomes artists and arts organizations to participate in the following competitive opportunities such as grants and calls for entries. For more information click HERE.
Dallas College Work Ready-
For the program preview see FLYER.
Dallas Water Utility Employment-
The City of Dallas, Water Utilities is hiring. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.
Arts & Culture Employment-
The Office of Arts and Culture is a division of the City Manager’s Office of the City of Dallas. Employment opportunities are published on the City’s job portal which can be found at DallasCityHall.com or by clicking HERE.
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