Groundwork Outreach

FYI...

We have just one month remaining to collect applications for the Lighting Program, and we need your help getting the word out! As you may know, one of the primary goals of our Dallas Catalyst Project: Mill City initiative is to enhance public safety and improve quality of life throughout the community.



Please share the attached information with your networks, including residents, neighborhood associations, community groups, and faith-based organizations. Our goal is to reach as many eligible applicants as possible before the application deadline of June 30, 2026.



Residents may apply online or in person at either of the following locations:

Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center
4600 Spring Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
South Dallas Fair Park ICDC
4907 Spring Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210
Fridays, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Online Application: Light Up Mill City! – Fill out form (Available in English and Spanish)
Please note that eligibility requirements and additional program details can be found in the attached flyer.



Every share helps us connect with community members who may benefit from this opportunity. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in promoting the program through your email lists, newsletters, social media channels, and other community outreach efforts.



Thank you for your partnership and continued support. Together, we can help ensure this opportunity reaches as many residents as possible and contributes to a safer, stronger Mill City community.



Thank you,

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Alondra Agurto Vaella
Community Investment Coordinator
TREC Community Investors
3100 McKinnon Street, No. 1150|Dallas, TX 75201

p 214.580.1680 | O 214.692.3600
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[email protected]|treccommunityinvestors.org

This National Insurance Awareness Day, we're hosting free, one-on-one insurance policy reviews for adults 50+ and their caregivers!

Our experts can review your policies to make sure you're getting the best tools to protect yourself. 🤝

🗓️ Save the date for Monday, June 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and register at https://loom.ly/QGk69zA.

👉 Free Diaper Giveaway
🗓 June 2, 2026
📍 2202 Rich Oak Dr. Garland TX 75044
🕔 5-7 PM

Date correction! 🚨 TOMORROW at noon, we're hosting our live Facebook Q&A with Financial Coach and Counselor Steve Benton for a real, no-fluff conversation about managing the costs of caregiving.

💬 Join us at facebook.com/theseniorsource, and we'll be ready to answer any and all questions.

We’re seeing firsthand the growing challenges school districts face as they navigate declining enrollment and changing community needs. Even as Texas continues to grow, many districts are struggling to effectively engage families and connect eligible students to enrollment opportunities.

This is why trusted, community-centered outreach matters more than ever. Districts cannot afford to assume families have the information or support they need to enroll.

Read more about the national enrollment challenges impacting public schools across the country:

U.S. Schools Face a Crisis as the Number of Children Drops With fewer students, many public school districts are confronting unfilled classrooms, and hard choices about school closures.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) and SPEDTex now offer a free, voluntary support option to help families and schools resolve special education concerns early, before they escalate. This process, called Early Resolution (ER), provides a trained facilitator to guide a productive conversation, build relationships, and help develop mutually acceptable solutions, all while preserving positive relationships.

To learn more: https://www.spedtex.org/sites/spedtex.tea.texas.gov/files/2026-01/Early Resolution - Helping Families %26 Schools Work Together - 1-16-26.pdf

Give your little learner the best start! 🎒✨
Dallas ISD is expanding access to early childhood education with FREE Universal Pre‑K for all 3 and 4‑year‑olds beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. This means every family can access high‑quality early learning without the financial burden.

Early childhood education boosts school readiness, literacy, and long‑term success while supporting family stability.🙌

Learn more and get enrollment details ➜ https://www.dallasisd.org/departments/early-learning/pre-k-eligibility

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