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1. Leadership & Communications |
Dallas City Hall on the Go: Resource Events Across Dallas-
Dallas City Hall on the Go is a mobile unit designed to provide select city services at special events and locations throughout Dallas. With this convenient service, residents can access a variety of resources without having to visit City Hall in person. Whether you have questions about sanitation services, housing rights, or public safety, the mobile unit brings the solutions directly to your neighborhood. Click HERE for more information.
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.
Thanks-Giving Foundation- 2025 Faith Times Calendar
The Faith times Calendar represents 33 local faiths. We hope it will be a helpful tool in planning and implementing activities that will enhance understanding, cooperation, and friendship among the people with whom you share time and space. Click HERE for the calendar.
Free Emergency Alerts Sign Up-
The City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management & Crisis Response offers a FREE Emergency Alerts service for residents. To sign up see BILINGUAL FLYER and for more information click HERE.
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2. Safe, Healthy & Connected Communities |
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month- May 1 to 31
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a vibrant collection of programs that honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of AAPI communities. From engaging crafts and performances to hands-on workshops, film screenings, and storytimes, there's something for all ages to explore and enjoy. Click HERE for more information.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration- 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday May 3
Come celebrate Cinco de mayo with music, performances, crafts, food, and more. See BILINGUAL FLYER for more information.
Free Comic Book Day- 2:00 to 6:00pm Saturday May 3
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops, libraries, and educational centers across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes to their event. Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love, the annual event offers a selection of free titles. Click HERE for more information.
Folklorico Festival of McKinney 2025- 7:00 to 10:00pm Saturday May 3
The Folklorico Festival of McKinney is a FREE event, open for the public. It includes Cinco de Mayo & Mother’s Day celebrations and more. Click HERE for more information.
Lakefront Live Concert Series presents: The South African Heritage Ensemble- 7:30pm Tuesday May 6
The South African Heritage Ensemble is led by Andre Swartz, presenting the music of his heritage with a band full of some of the best musicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. You can sit up close or picnic on the lawn and enjoy the incredible sunsets and city skyline at White Rock Lake. In our semi-enclosed, indoor-outdoor performance space, we have some seating available, but please feel free to bring your snacks, chairs, and blankets! Click HERE for more information.
Classical Music Concert-Celebrating Dallas Hispanic/Latino & Multicultural Traditions- 7:00pm Friday May 9
This event is a part of celebrating Hispanic/Latino and Multicultural Traditions in Dallas. A concert of classical music will feature many outstanding soloists and chamber players. Click HERE for more information.
Masterworks- May 9 and 10
A captivating and dynamic performance showcasing the artistic genius of four renowned choreographers with live music featuring masterpieces. This production promises an unforgettable experience for dance enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Click HERE for more information.
Death/Take:1! by Kurt Kleinmann- May 9 to 24
Join RadioVizion(R) presentation of this comedy-murder mystery, where you are the studio audience for a live radio broadcast! Click HERE for more information.
Mother’s Day Festival- 10:00am to 12:00pm Saturday May 10
Whether you're looking to connect with local organizations, explore helpful services, or simply enjoy a great time with family and friends, there’s something for everyone. This event is a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together for a morning filled with fun, resources, and entertainment! Click HERE fore more information.
3rd Annual AAPI Celebration- 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday May 10
The 3rd Annual AAPI Celebration will be held at Sammons Park (2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201) in partnership with the AT&T Performing Arts Center. This event will highlight the cultures of six Asian countries this year: Armenia, China, India, Korea, Thailand, and Turkey. Guests will get to experience a variety of cultural performances, explore a vendor market, enjoy hands-on crafts, and much more. A fun part of the event will be the “culinary passport,” which lets attendees taste snacks from each country and enter for a chance to win a prize. Please help us spread the word by sharing the flyer and Facebook event link: AAPI Heritage Month Family Weekend Celebration 2025 (FREE!) | Facebook with your community. See FLYER for more information.
Mother’s Day Extravaganza- 11:00am to 1:00pm Saturday May 10
Celebrate Mother's Day at Fretz Park! Decorate a popsicle stick picture frame to fill with a family photo! Make an air-dry clay flower pot! Play family games! Judy Meagher from the Dallas County Master Gardeners will be giving a presentation on gardening using less water! This presentation will begin at 12pm and will be given in English and Spanish! Click HERE for more information.
Regency Swords & Dueling- 11:00am to 12:00pm Saturday May 10
En Garde! Gather your cravats, breeches, and smallswords as the history of swords and dueling in the Regency era comes alive with demonstrations presented by the Victorian Fencing Society. Click HERE for more information.
Lakewood Library’s 55th Birthday Bash- 11:00am to 1:00pm Saturday May 10
The Lakewood Branch building is turning 55, and we need the help our community to celebrate with us! Enjoy some lawn games and crafts or learn more about our history and the 70’s inside the building with us. Click HERE for more information.
Flip the Script on Aging- 10:00am to 2:00pm Thursday May 15
Celebrate Older Americans Month with the Office of Community Care & Empowerment, AARP, and Dementia Friendly Dallas. See BILINGUAL FLYER for more information.
Dallas Live in the Park- 6:00 to 8:00pm, Monthly on 3rd Thursday
This is a FREE music series bringing communities together with Arts in Our Parks. See FLYER for more information.
Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month- 8:30am – 5:00pm Sunday May 18
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Enjoy live performances, hands-on workshops, art, food, vendors, and the exciting Dragon Boat race - watch or paddle along! Click HERE for more information and see FLYER.
De-Stress Acupuncture Meditation Workshop for Men- 6:00pm Monthly on 3rd Wednesday
Join a transformative series led by Dr. Victor Manuel of meditative acupuncture sessions inspired by tools developed by Dr. Mutulu Shakur in the 1970s. Originally designed to support stress relief, addiction, and anxiety in the Bronx, these techniques foster deep relaxation, healing, and mental clarity. For more information see FLYER.
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.
Summer Palooza Dallas: Summer Camp for ages 5* to 12
Dallas Park and Recreation will be offering 9 weeks of recreation center summer camp beginning on Monday, June 2, 2025, and ending on Friday, August 1, 2025. Camps will run Monday - Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm each day. Click HERE for more information and see FLYER.
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3. Equitable Access |
DallasNOW- Coming May 5, 2025
DallasNow will change the way the City of Dallas does Permitting, Planning, Platting, Inspections & Engineering! This new online system is user-friendly, transparent and efficient. Click HERE for more information.
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.
Wilkinson Center Food Pantry-
The Wilkinson Center Food Pantry is FREE to residents living in zip-codes 75217, 75227, & 75228. For more information click HERE.
Dallas College Drive-Thru & Community Pantry
Thanks to Dallas College and North Texas Food Bank, community members can access free food on campus during “Drive-Thru Pantry” and “Community Pantry” days. There is no need to register for either event. 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.
Dallas College Student Care Network- Four Offices, One Purpose
The Student Care Network is made up of four departments at Dallas College: Student Care Coordination , Basic Needs and Community Connections , Counseling and Psychological Services , and Health Services . These offices and work closely together as a team to support the whole student. Click HERE for more information.
Medicaid CHIP Application Assistance- Thursday June 1 Final Session
Community Council in partnership with Vickery Meadow Development Foundation is providing this FREE service to residents. To signup up for Medicaid CHIP please bring the following documents: photo ID, Social Security Card(s), paystubs (3 most recent), proof of other income, proof of address. See BILINGUAL FLYER for more information.
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Dallas County Health and Human Services, through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, plays a pivotal role in supporting low-income residents by enhancing energy efficiency and providing essential utility assistance. Click HERE for more information.
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4. Civic Engagement |
May 2025 General Elections- Saturday May 3
The General Election is Saturday May 3, with the purpose of electing 14 members to the city council of the City of Dallas. For more information on early voting and poll locations click HERE.
Disaster Preparedness Course SPANISH ONLY- 8:00am-5:00pm Saturdays May 3, 10, & 17
The City of Dallas Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering a FREE disaster preparedness course. The CERT program teaches volunteer members about disaster preparedness for hazards that affect our area. This SPANISH ONLY course trains in basic disaster response skills such as: fire safety, light search & rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.
The Preparedness Gap: An Immersive Community Experience in Emergency Management & Financial Empowerment: Family Role- 9:00am to 1:00pm Friday May 16
The City of Dallas' Office of Emergency Management & Crisis Response and the Office of Community Care & Empowerment are very excited to partner with Unite DFW on a special event. This event utilizes Unite's Cost of Poverty Experience with a unique disaster preparedness and financial empowerment overlay to simulate life in a low-income community before and after an emergency. Join us at the Beckley Saner Rec Center located at 114 W Hobson Ave in Dallas. Click HERE for more information.
City of Dallas Community Resources-
For the City’s bilingual community resources click HERE.
The Struggle for Dignity and Human Rights in the Dallas Asian American Community- 7:00 to 9:00pm Thursday May 22
This event is hosted by Human Rights Dallas and the Dallas Asian American Historical Society. Major Thai will be one of the featured panelists, sharing his personal story. We encourage you to attend and share the information with others. See FLYER 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.
Know Your Rights: Immigration Rights in Dallas-
The City of Dallas Office of Community Police Oversight is an all-civilian department that reviews and investigates complaints impartially. It aims to enhance transparency and build trust between the Dallas Police Department and the community. This guide is designed to provide a clear understanding of your rights and essential steps to protect yourself when encountering immigration enforcement. Click HERE for the bilingual document.
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5. Education & Economic Opportunity |
Connected Futures: Laptop & Hotspot Lending Program-
The Connected Futures Program offers eligible Dallas residents the opportunity to borrow a laptop and hotspot for six months, providing the tools needed to enhance digital skills, apply for jobs, access online resources, and stay connected- all with personalized support throughout the program. See BILINGUAL FLYERS 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 All information is in English & Spanish.
Dallas College Work Ready-
For the program preview see FLYER.
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.
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 and recruiting schedule.
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.
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 Water Utility Careers-
Interested in working for the City of Dallas Water Utilities? Click HERE for the listing of open positions.
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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