Southern Sector Rising

Please join us in celebrating our summer interns, Onyi and Shreya who have successfully completed their Dallas Housing Coalition (DHC) Summer Internship! Selected from over hundreds of candidates and placed at Southern Sector Rising to represent the DHC inaugural class, Onyi and Shreya have made tremendous strides for Southern Sector Rising, including, the creation of a monthly newsletter, revamping our website, and supporting our efforts in Sandbranch, TX.

Congratulations Onyi and Shreya on all your hard work this summer and we wish you the best in all your future endeavors!! Be sure to show them some love below 💖🎉

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Happy Juneteenth!
Today we are celebrating freedom and an equal future. Juneteenth is a reminder that as a community, we shine brighter together! ❤️

Happy Day of Freedom!

Our annual Juneteenth event is coming up this Saturday! Here are some highlights from our event from 2023-2025. Join SSR and the Sandbranch community to celebrate the day of freedom! 🖤

Please Join Us in Welcoming Our 2026 Summer Interns!

The Dallas Housing Coalition is excited to partner with Southern Sector Rising through the Internship Matching Program (IMP), which connects talented students and emerging professionals with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in housing, community development, research, communications, and community engagement.

We are thrilled to welcome Shreya Bandi and Onyinyechi Obiakonwa as Southern Sector Rising’s Summer 2026 Interns!

Meet Shreya Bandi
Shreya is pursuing a Masters of Architecture at the University of Houston and recently earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her experience includes transportation safety research, GIS mapping, community-focused design projects, social media coordination, and student mentorship. She brings a passion for community-centered planning, creative problem-solving, and public engagement.

Meet Onyinyechi Obiakonwa
Onyinyechi is an Electrical Engineering student at the University of Texas at Arlington with minors in Mathematics and Physics. A Presidential Scholar and Vice President of the Society of Women Engineers, she has experience in tutoring, research, project development, and volunteer service. Her analytical mindset, leadership skills, and commitment to community impact make her a valuable addition to our team.

Throughout the summer, Shreya and Onyinyechi will support Southern Sector Rising’s work to advance equitable housing, strengthen community engagement, and help create opportunities for residents across Southern Dallas.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!



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