September 5, 2017

Frazier House Set to Open Early 2018 A one-stop-shop for community

Assistance with educational needs, job skills training, job placement, social services, health-related and legal issues are just a few of the services that can be found at the new Frazier House, a first of its kind shared workspace in North Texas. One of the unique aspects of Frazier House is that it offers a wrap-around, comprehensive slate of services—in a one-stop-shop! Services and programs will be provided by local universities and community-based organizations with case managers’ practical solutions and approaches.   Set to open in early 2018 in the former Julia C. Frazier Elementary School building, Frazier House is a 36,000 square-foot facility, modeled as a shared resource center to offer services for adults and families living in Dallas ISD boundaries. The Dallas Independent School District campus, located in Dallas at 4600 Spring Avenue, is currently undergoing work to meet the design needs that will better support these programs. Funds for Frazier House were earmarked in 2015 to tackle the renovations.     The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center will serve as program manager for Frazier House. The Outreach Center is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that creates self-sustaining pathways out of poverty for young people and families in Dallas through education and job placement.

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Frazier House Partners Gearing Up for Opening Day

Frazier House has a variety of partners providing services to the community such as, Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, health screenings, career development, trade classes, legal clinic, drug and family counseling, re-entry services, and job placement.   Partners already on board are:   Dallas ISD Baylor Scott and White at the Juanita Craft Center Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew El Centro College Harmony Counseling Center Kreatamotive Oasis Center St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church The Urban Green University UNT Dallas College of Law University of North Texas Dallas Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center The Holmes Outreach Center is seeking the support of individuals and organizations that are willing to invest in providing resources to assure that those who live in poverty have the chance to achieve self-sustaining pathways out of poverty. To learn how to become a Frazier House partner, please contact Frances Smith-Dean, ZWHJCOC's executive director, at 214.324.4443 or frances.smith@zwhjcoc.org.

North Texas Giving Day is Coming!

North Texas Giving Day is a great way to leverage your generosity to Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center and other nonprofit organizations. You are needed to help us serve the Dallas community with addressing the issues of poverty, education, health care and joblessness.   Contributions of $25 and above are eligible to be matched! Mark your calendar for Thursday, Sept. 14, from 6 AM to midnight (Central time).   The Outreach Center’s mission is to help create self-sustaining pathways out of poverty for young people and families in Dallas through education and job placement. Our objective is to create a successful model that can be replicated nationally to assist deserving individuals who are willing to work hard and liberate themselves from the deadly, gripping disease of poverty.   Have you liked us on Facebook yet? We will post Giving Day updates as well as other important information- we encourage you to stay in the know.

Want to get involved? Become a Volunteer

Do you have time, talents, or gifts to share? We’d love to partner with you, and can use your volunteer services in areas such as: tutoring (all subjects and levels) event coordination fund-raising general office assistance professional services   We also accept donations of goods as well as monetary contributions (both are tax-deductible). Click here to sign up now , or call us at 214.324.4443 and let's talk about ways we can work together to strengthen our communities and serve our sisters and brothers in need. We sincerely appreciate your support!

Join Us. Become a Member

Become a member of The Friends of Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center (FoZWHJCOC) today! As a member, you will engage with local, national, and global thinkers and change-makers, explore issues from diverse perspectives, and support programs that cultivate the next generation of community leaders and establish South Dallas/Fair Park as a center of economic opportunity for all.

Membership Levels and Benefits

Individual Membership $20 per month or $220 per year priority admission to ZWHJCOC events members-only pricing on programs invitations to members-only events Wisdom from the Masters MP3s featuring Dr. Holmes and Dr. Bowie

Business Membership $100 per month or $1,150 per year Same benefits as Individual membership, plus Recognition (with company logo) on zwhjcoc.org Enrollment in the Asset-Building Mastermind investment planning series Invitations to networking events Complimentary program passes

Click here to join now! Your FoZWHJCOC membership also includes complimentary tickets to our annual  In Conversation event! To get more information about our giving opportunities, please contact Bernice J. Washington at  bwashington@zwhjcoc.org or 214.324.4443.

ZWHJCOC's mission is to help create self-sustaining pathways out of poverty for young people and families in Dallas through education and job placement.

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