ZWHJCOC News | June 2019

June 12, 2019

The Remaking of the Southern Sector’s Economy

Theme for 3rd Juneteenth Economic Forum

The Remaking of the Southern Sector’s Economy is the theme for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Economic Forum sponsored by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Several local Dallasites will provide information and discuss how to positively impact Dallas’ Southern sector economy from organization budgeting and using the digital economy, to financing small businesses and looking at health barriers that impact economic development. Click here to see the topics that will be presented. The free event is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue, Dallas.

Individuals, Religious and Community Organizations interested in Economic Development in the South Dallas area are invited to participate. Attendees will engage in discussions to help advance the economic situation of those who live in the South Dallas community.

The day will include two special presentations--

Awarding of the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Champion Award to Roland Parrish, President and CEO of Parrish McDonald’s Restaurants, Ltd. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated perseverance and determination in his/her support of the Outreach Center and its mission to improve the lives of those in poverty by providing them education and job skills. Parrish has been the presenting sponsor for the Outreach Center’s In Conversation fundraiser since that category was established three years ago.
Graduation ceremony for the 2nd Low Voltage job skills training class who will be recognized for completion of their 4-weeks of study learning how to install home theatres, Internet service, satellite dishes and more.

To register, follow this link: https://www.zwhjcoc.org/juneteenth-registration-form-2019. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

For more information about this event, contact Frances Smith-Dean at frances.smith@zwhjcoc.org or Jasmine Anderson at jasmine.anderson@zwhjcoc.org.

Frazier House Reaches Milestone: 1 Year of Providing Services and Programs to the Community

On June 4, Frazier House marked its first full year of service in bringing programs to the community that provide education and job skills training. The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center partnered with the Dallas Independent School District to provide multiple services in one location by collaborating with other community nonprofits and service organizations. This shared space offers access to educational, social services, job skills training and job placement opportunities for Frazier House Clients.

Frazier House is located on the first floor of the newly renovated former Julia C. Frazier Elementary School. Click here and learn more.

We would like to thank our partners who offer the space, programs and services at the Outreach Center:

Dallas Independent School District
El Centro College
Oasis Center
Senior Source
St. Luke “Community” UMC
UNT Dallas College of Law
University of North Texas Dallas
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center

North Texas Giving Day is September 19

The ZWHJCOC is gearing up now for North Texas Giving Day. The annual event is set for Thursday, Sept. 19, so please mark your calendar and consider donating to the Center to help us continue to provide job training and other programs and services to the community.

To learn more about the activities, services and programs at the Outreach Center, follow us on Facebook and visit us at www.zwhjcoc.org .

Activities & Events at Frazier House

June

June 10-20

Oasis Classes

June 10-Aug 28

Cohort 1: Computer Applications I 10 AM–2 PM Mondays, Wednesday

Email info@zwhjcoc.org if interested in registering. Class hosted by El Centro

June 10-Sept 25

Cohort 1: Keyboarding 9 AM–10 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays

Email info@zwhjcoc.org if interested in registering. Class hosted by El Centro

June 12

Asher Tribe—Financial Economic/ Crypto Currency Class, 2 PM-3:30 PM

June 19

Oasis Graduation, 2 PM

June 19

Juneteenth Economic Forum, 9 AM-3:30 PM

June 19

Low Voltage Class 2 Commencement, 12:15 PM

All activities and programs are at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave. For more information about these activities, email info@zwhjcoc.org , follow us on Facebook or visit us at www.zwhjcoc.org . Dates and activities subject to change. Frazier House is an initiative of the Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center.

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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