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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 service 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. All services are low cost or free. Click HERE to access the Community Resource Hub.
Welcoming Community Resource List-
The City of Dallas, Office of Equity & Inclusion is sharing important information with residents. Click BILINGUAL FLYERS for more information.
Know Your Rights Information-
Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation (VMYDF) is committed to empowering the Vickery Meadow community with knowledge and resources. We’ve compiled materials from our Know Your Rights workshops into an easily accessible folder, available to the public. These resources cover important legal rights, advocacy tools, and practical guidance to help individuals and families navigate key issues. Access the folder HERE.
Immigrant Legal Protection Resource Guide-
This resource is intended to support organizations, legal service providers, and allied partners working to protect and defend immigrant communities. Click HERE for the resources.
How To Dallas- Your Guide to the City
How To Dallas is *THE BEST* App if you’re new in town and ready to feel at home. With it you can discover new spots and everything Dallas has to offer- *especially* if you’re on a budget. Click HERE for more information and to get the App.
2025 Dallas Bike Plan- Mar. 3 to 30
The draft plan is now available for public review and comment. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.
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2. Safe, Healthy & Connected Communities |
Public Meetings for Senior Services Strategic Plan-
The City of Dallas is seeking feedback as part of the Senior Strategic Plan, aimed at better understanding the needs of our community's older adults. Help us to make our community more age-friendly for all. The Senior Services Strategic Plan Survey is available in six languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and Amharic.
Transportation & Public Works Public Meetings & Input Opportunities-
The Dallas Department of Transportation and Public Works hosts public meetings to provide information and gather public input on current and future initiatives that impact transportation planning, traffic safety and mobility in Dallas. Public meetings hosted by external agencies are posted with links to their respective transportation initiatives. Click HERE for more information.
Women’s History Month-
March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in history and contemporary society. Click HERE for a list of events.
Keep Dallas Beautiful: Community Clean Trash-Off- 7:00 to 11:00am Saturday Mar. 22
Get rid of your bulk items, hazardous waste, tires, and documents for shredding. All services provided by Code are free for those who attend. Click HERE for more information.
Dallas Arts Month Press Conference- 12:00 to 1:00pm Thursday Mar. 27
Join the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture as we kick off the start of #DallasArtsMonth 2025! With speakers from city leaders, performances from the OAC's Community Artist Program, this celebration will inform and excite attendees about all of the upcoming arts and cultural events in the city happening in April. Click HERE for more information.
Community Wellness Orientation Training- 12:30 to 3:30pm Monday Mar. 31
The USCRI Texas Refugee Wellness Program is offering a virtual Community Wellness Orientation (CWO) training for anyone who works with diverse communities, including refugee and immigrant populations. We still have spots available! If interested, please register by 9:00 AM Monday, March 31st. Click HERE to register.
Aliyah Cydonia, Donia- Mar. 15 to Apr. 12
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture is proud to present artist Aliyah Cydonia’s solo exhibition donia, a contemplation on bloodlines, memory, and corporeal awareness, opening on Saturday, March 15, 2025 with a reception from 6 - 8 pm. Click HERE for more information.
Mikey Hernandez’s Finding Balance- Mar. 15 to Apr. 18
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m. Mikey Hernandez presents a series of largescale, non-representational abstract works on paper, created using watercolor, ink, gouache, chalk pastel, colored pencil, and charcoal. Drawing from mindfulness, meditation, and self-healing practices like yoga, these pieces explore the tension between control and surrender, embodying a process-driven approach to artmaking. Click HERE for more information.
Saxon Martinez’ Landscape of Creatures- Mar. 15 to Apr. 18
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m. Piñatas have long been symbols of celebration, with cultural significance ranging from religious traditions to modern pop-culture icons. Landscape of Creatures reimagines this familiar form, moving away from traditional representations to explore a fusion of the organic and geometric. Click HERE for more information.
Local Kitchen: Grow, Cook, & Eat Seasonal, Local Produce- Mar. 31 to May 19
This 8-week program sessions will include preparing a recipe together and visiting about the nutritional value of foods. Participants will learn to grow and prepare seasonal produce. At the end of each session, participants will receive a grocery bag with the food from that day to make the recipe at home. See FLYER for more information.
Glendale Park Groundbreaking Ceremony: Phase 1- 9:00am Saturday Apr. 5
Join Zarin D. Gracey, Dallas City Council District 3, and Vanna Hammond, Dallas Park & Recreation Board member District 3 for this community event. See BILINGUAL FLYER for more information.
Free First Aid Training & Certification- Sign up
Vickery Meadow Youth will be hosting a FREE First Aid/CPR/AED/Choking training with certification on June 4. The training will be available in both English and Spanish, with 25 spots available for each language. See BILINGUAL FLYER for more information.
Community Egg Hunts-
Make plans to bring your family and join the fun at a community Egg Hunt. See BILINGUAL FLYER for more information.
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3. Equitable Access |
DISD New Student Registration-
All new immigrants, grades K- 12, who have never attended school in the United States, will be registered, oriented, and assessed at the Margaret and Gilbert Herrera International Welcome Center. Click HERE for more information.
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.
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.
United Way Tax Preparation- click HERE.
Mobile Food Pantry- 1:00 to 3:00pm, 3rd Wednesday of Every Month
The Mobile Community Pantry truck is headed your way with fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items at no cost to you. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYERS.
Mobile Food Pantry: Volunteer Opportunity- 3rd Wednesday of Every Month
The Mobile Food Pantry needs volunteers to help with assembling food items into packages, distributing food packages, directing traffic, and more. Click HERE for more information.
AAA Texas Teen Driver Safety Class- 11:00am to 1:00pm Saturday Apr. 12
The City of Dallas Judiciary is partnering with AAA Texas to offer this Teen Driver Safety Class at Dallas Central Library. See FLYER for more information.
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4. Civic Engagement |
Branching Out: Volunteer Tree Planting- 9:00 to 11:00am Saturday Mar. 22
Join City of Dallas municipal leaders at Eloise Lundy Park for this community event to keep City of Dallas parks green. All volunteers should wear closed toe shoes. Click HERE for more information.
Districts 10 & 11 Budget Town Hall- 5:30 to 6:30pm Monday Mar. 24
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. Click HERE for more information.
District 8 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Monday Mar. 24
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. This Town Hall will have Spanish interpretation. Click HERE for more information.
District 3 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Monday Mar. 24
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. This Town Hall will have Spanish interpretation. Click HERE for more information.
District 1 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Tuesday Mar. 25
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. This Town Hall will have Spanish interpretation. Click HERE for more information.
District 14 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Tuesday Mar. 25
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. Click HERE for more information.
District 9 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Tuesday Mar. 25
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. Click HERE for more information.
District 8 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Tuesday Mar. 25
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. This Town Hall will have Spanish interpretation. Click HERE for more information.
District 2 Budget Town Hall- 6:30 to 7:30pm Tuesday Mar. 25
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. This Town Hall will have Spanish interpretation. Click HERE for more information.
District 7 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Wednesday Mar. 26
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. This Town Hall will have Spanish interpretation. Click HERE for more information.
District 2 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Thursday Mar. 27
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. This Town Hall will have Spanish interpretation. Click HERE for more information.
District 6 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Thursday Mar. 27
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. This Town Hall will have Spanish interpretation. Click HERE for more information.
District 7 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Thursday Mar. 27
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. This Town Hall will have Spanish interpretation. Click HERE for more information.
District 10 Budget Town Hall- 6:00 to 7:00pm Thursday Mar. 27
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. Click HERE for more information.
District 4 Budget Town Hall- 6:30 to 7:30pm Thursday Mar. 27
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. Click HERE for more information.
District 13 Budget Town Hall- 7:00 to 8:00pm Thursday Mar. 27
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. Click HERE for more information.
District 12 Budget Town Hall- 7:00 to 8:00pm Thursday Mar. 27
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE CITY’S BUDGET! Join us at a budget town hall meeting. We invite all Dallas residents to weigh in on how the City's tax dollars are spent for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Residents can voice their opinion virtually or in person. Click HERE for more information.
Branching Out: Volunteer Tree Planting- 9:00 to 11:00am Saturday Mar. 28
Join City of Dallas municipal leaders at JP Hawn Park for this community event to keep City of Dallas parks green. All volunteers should wear closed toe shoes. Click HERE for more information.
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5. Education & Economic Opportunity |
Dallas Works 2025- Internships Applications Mar. 31 to Apr. 28
Dallas Works is a comprehensive youth development program that provides young people from 16-21 with life-changing workforce readiness experiences. Over the years, the Mayor's Summer Employment Program has provided hundreds of young people with valuable summer employment opportunities. In 2025, in partnership with Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas Works is powered by the ALL STARS PROJECT and will reach over 1,000 young people with career-focused learning opportunities and place over 100 youth from underserved communities in paid internships in local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. Click HERE for more information.
Job Hiring Expo- 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday Mar. 29
No More Violence Organization is organizing this job hiring expo. Click HERE for more information.
Bachman Recreation Center Careers-
Dallas Park & Recreation is hiring a therapeutic recreation specialist and assistant. Click HERE for more information.
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.
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 www.DallasCityHall.com or by clicking HERE.
Dallas College Work Ready-
For the program preview see FLYER.
Dallas Police Department Careers-
On behalf of the men and women of the Dallas Police Department, thank you for your interest in becoming a member of this exceptional organization! The Dallas Police Department provides police services to more than 1.3 million residents in a city occupying 385 square miles, and we are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and training a highly skilled and qualified organization that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Our department offers a wide range of assignments and more opportunities for advancement and professional development than other agencies. Click HERE for more information.
Dallas Fire-Rescue Careers-
Become the greatness you’ve always dreamt to be. We strive to provide the citizens of Dallas the most effective and rapid emergency, fire, rescue and prevention services. Click HERE for more information.
DART Careers-
We continually seek talented individuals to fill roles in all levels and areas, from Operations to Administration. Explore great careers that let you make a difference to our riders and the North Texas community. Click HERE for more information.
Dallas Love Field Careers-
Employment is available through the City of Dallas, airport concessions or a number of other tenants. Click HERE for more information.
DFW Airport Careers-
DFW Airport is an employment hub for the North Texas community. The Airport supports the employment of over 228,000 people and more than 2,000 are directly employed by the Airport’s Board. From recruiting talented individuals to fueling their personal and professional growth, DFW is committed to investing in its employees and their families. Click HERE for more information.
Dallas Water Utility Careers-
Interested in working for the City of Dallas Water Utilities? Click HERE for the listing of open positions.
City of Dallas Careers-
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more. Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career. Click HERE for more information.
Dallas County Careers-
Dallas County employment division provides recruitment, screening, selection, and placement services to County Offices/Departments. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, ready to apply your expertise to the next challenge, or a new member of the workforce researching career options, we invite you to explore our job opportunities. Click HERE for more information.
Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation is Hiring-
VMYDF is growing, and we’re looking for passionate change makers to join us! If you’re dedicated to supporting youth, building community, and making a lasting impact, we have THREE exciting opportunities for you:
College Success Coordinator (Full-time) – Help students navigate their path to higher education and career success.
Summer Assistant Director (Temporary) – Lead and support impactful programming that equips young people with essential skills.
Summer AmeriCorps Intern (Temporary) – Gain hands-on experience in youth development, mentorship, and community engagement.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring leader looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Competitive benefits & meaningful work
Hands-on experience in youth development
A chance to change lives while growing your career
Apply today and be part of something bigger! Learn more & submit your application on our website at: www.vmydf.com/careers or www.vmydf.com/summerinternship
Tent’s Mentorship Program for Refugees
The Tent Partnership for Refugees, a network of over 400 major companies committed to connecting refugees to work worldwide, runs a professional mentorship program for refugees in the U.S. where refugee mentees are individually paired with a mentor from a major company (e.g. Hilton, Pfizer, PayPal) with a similar professional background. The goal of Tent’s mentorship program is to help mentees better navigate the U.S. job market and advance in their careers. There is no fee to join this mentorship program, and all forcibly displaced migrants in the U.S. are eligible to participate, including asylum seekers, asylees, humanitarian parolees, refugees, TPS holders, and victims of human trafficking. Refugees who speak English or Spanish are eligible to participate.
For organizations interested in referring their refugee clients to Tent’s refugee mentorship programs, please email us at mentorship@tent.org. NGOs who email us will receive email templates, draft social media posts, and flyers (available in English and Spanish) that would make it easy for them to share information about the mentorship programs with their refugee clients. These resources contain a link to a brief registration form that refugees need to complete to sign up, and Tent uses this information to match them with a mentor based on similar professional interests.
For organizations looking to connect their refugee clients to work opportunities, Tent would also be happy to co-host any hiring events with local organizations. We’ve successfully co-hosted dozens of refugee hiring events across the country in partnership with city governments and local NGOs. While local organizations take the lead on planning the event and inviting refugee candidates, we can invite our 200+ Tent U.S. members to participate and lead an information session on best practices for recruiting refugee talent for participating recruiters. Please connect with jacqueline@tent.org and yaron@tent.org if your organization would like to explore co-hosting a hiring event with Tent.
Upwardly Global-
Upwardly Global is reaching out with some good news during this challenging time. We're pleased to share that we've recently updated and expanded our eligibility criteria making it possible to serve even more work-authorized newcomers to rebuild and restart their professional careers in the U.S. This new update means that a broader range of immigrants and refugees can now access our free, personalized career coaching and comprehensive job readiness training.
Here are the key eligibility changes:
- We will now serve people who have lived in the U.S. up to 10 years (adjusted from 7 years)
- Applicants may be based anywhere in the U.S. – no limitations on states served
- Newcomers who have held prior U.S. work experience will also be eligible
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We have expanded the range of eligible visa categories, please see here the full list of eligible visas
Upwardly Global is committed to continue serving newcomers with:
- One-on-one career coaching tailored to each job seeker’s unique needs
- Job-readiness training, including resume building and interview preparation
- Access to networking events with top U.S. employers and industry-specific career services
- Access to top-rated certifications & upskilling programs
We believe these new expanded criteria, open more doors to serve newcomers during this challenging time for newcomer communities. If you have any questions or need further details on the updated criteria please email: abelm@upwardlyglobal.org. You can also visit our website for the latest on these and any other future updates. Also, see FLYER.
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