Join Us in Giving on North Texas Giving Day |
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North Texas Giving Day is Thursday, Sept. 23. We are excited again to be a part of this great day of giving sponsored by the Communities Foundation of Texas and presented by Amazon. We hope you will partner with us to support the work we do by making a donation to the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Your support let’s us continue the work we do at Frazier House in providing free training classes and educational sessions for individuals, small businesses and nonprofits. Since January, more than 700+ clients have been served. Learn more: www.zwhjcoc.org/classes.
The Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center is a nonprofit organization creating self-sustaining pathways out of poverty for young people and families in Dallas, Texas, through education and job placement. Your gift matters! Everyone can be a philanthropist. No matter the size of the gift, your role as a giver increases the capacity of nonprofits (like ours!) to do our work. Early Giving is now open! Simply go to https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/zan-wesley-holmes-jr to schedule your gift now. When we give together, we grow together. |
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Financial Literacy Classes Accept FUNdraising Challenge for NTGD |
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Financial literacy classes at the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center have taken on a challenge for North Texas Giving Day from the Center Executive Director to raise $10,000 for the ongoing free programs and services offered by the center. Frances Smith-Dean challenged each of the Cash Flow, Collateral and Leverage classes and the Mastermind class to each raise $1000. The group that raises the most funds will then be awarded a free coaching session titled "Preparing for the Bear Market: In 2022 and Beyond.” The five tribes, mastermind class, and staff and low voltage groups are well on their way to meeting the challenge having raised 3700+ so far during early giving. You can help them reach their goal by clicking here to give. |
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Smokey John’s Continues to Hire for State Fair Run |
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Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking continues to look for individuals to join their team at the State Fair of Texas this year. If you need a job or extra cash, you should apply now at: zwhjcoc.org/jobs-2.
Some of the positions still needed include block person, booth manager, counter server, driver, pit master, team leads and more. Earnings range from $10-14 per hour. Multiple shifts are available between 8 am – 12:30 am. Jobs are background friendly with training provided. Smokey John’s, in partnership with the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center, has hosted two hiring sessions and an orientation session recently at Frazier House.
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Frazier House Is Bursting with Activities |
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Since its reopening in August, Frazier House has hosted multiple free classes, events and other activities making the center again an active hub for the community. Educational courses have included Your Diabetes, Your Heart, The 4thIndustrial Revolution, a cryptocurrency course for Senior Source staff and the Community Land Trust. Smokey John’s restaurant has held three hiring activities, and the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and The Senior Source each have held a retreat there. And the Oasis Center staff and clients have returned kicking off their new sessions this week. |
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A 6-session program to help you plan and prepare for the shifting economy will begin October 12 and run through January. Some of the topics to be covered include innovation and automation in the economy, digital currency and how to understand it. ZWHJCOC Executive Director will be the instructor for this course. Register now at www.zwhjcoc.org by clicking on Classes.
You can learn about upcoming activities by following us on Facebook and Instagram, and visiting our website at www.zwhjcoc.org. You can view past educational sessions and other activities on our YouTube channel. |
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School Supplies Collected for Dallas ISD Schools |
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The Center has been collecting school supplies to donate to area schools. Donations were made by Mayor Eric Johnson and the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. We appreciate both for helping us in creating community impact in our area. Billy Earl Dade Middle School and Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School were the recipients of the supplies. |
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Held Retreat at Frazier House |
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The Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. didn’t come empty-handed last month when they met in retreat at Frazier House. They came bearing boxes of school supplies for the Holmes Center to donate to two Dallas ISD schools. A big thanks to DST! |
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Following the Yellow Brick Road – Well, Close Enough! |
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Students from the ZWHJCOC Financial Wellness Village and Cash Flow, Collateral and Leverage classes actually followed the road to yellow brick (and silver) by taking a road trip to the Gold and Silver Exchange on Preston Rd. As part of their studies, they learn about silver and gold as hard assets that can become part of diversifying their portfolios. Twelve students made the field trip while 16 others participated via Zoom. Everyone was all smiles after making their purchases!
The Financial Wellness Village is a 12-week coaching program focused on women who have been affected by the challenges of COVID-19. The courses provided a coach, case management and financial techniques to the women. Cash Flow Collateral and Leverage sessions teach about the economy and financial assets to help individuals build wealth. Currently, 78 individuals participate in the class while learning about cryptocurrencies, forex trading, stock, and real estate investing.
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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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