September 11, 2019

It’s Time to Get Ready For North Texas Giving Day on September 19

It’s time to get ready to give on North Texas Giving Day. We hope that when you give, you will consider donating to the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. We need you to help us continue our work in helping to create self-sustaining pathways out of poverty for young people and families in Dallas through education and job placement. You can also give now. Scheduled Giving for  #NTxGivingDay  opened September 9 and will run through September 18. Gifts to your organization of choice can be scheduled in advance! (These gifts will be processed September 19). To give to the Zan Holmes Center, click here . Please take a minute and watch this video to hear about the work of the Center from ZWHJCOC Board Chair DeMetris Sampson.

Low Voltage Job Skills Training Graduates 3rd Class

Since July 2019, the ZWHJCOC has trained 28 individuals to work in the low voltage field—19 of whom were placed in jobs. The low voltage training prepares these graduates to become technicians in this in-high demand field. The ZWHJCOC has partnered with industry experts RL Telecommunications and Infrastructural Wiring Specialist to provide the 4-week training course that teaches students how to pull and terminate cable, work with patch panels, OSHA content training and more. The training includes also ongoing financial coaching and case management to help alleviate burdens like childcare and transportation and job readiness management. We congratulate our latest graduates.

Amazon Partners with ZWHJCOC as Job Hiring Site

The Zan W. Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center has partnered with Amazon through December 2019 to host hiring events at Frazier House. In anticipation of peak season, Amazon is employing both full and part time positions.   The hiring events provide an opportunity for on boarding of potential employees, who complete paperwork, take photos, and select a tentative work schedule. The participants are tentatively hired pending the results of the background check and drug test.   The ZWHJCOC is excited to partner with Amazon in helping connect people to work. Amazon is committed to hiring in the community and making an impact. This resonated with the mission of ZWHJCOC and it was a natural fit.    To apply for a job with Amazon, go to  https://amazon.force.com/

Small businesses and organizations helped by Lunch & Learn Classes

The ZWHJCOC and its partners continue to present its Lunch & Learn Series Classes for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The classes are opportunities for small businesses and organizations to hear experts in various topics that can help them grow in their particular fields.   This month, several classes are being offered. On September 10, participants were able to learn more about Access to Capital for Women presented by Tarsha Polk.   You still have time to register for— “Financial Services for Social Good” to be presented by Shaylon Scott on September 24 and for “Small Businesses—Get Ready, Set, Grow” hosted by People Fund and the ZWHJCOC. This is a 4-session class that begins on September 26.   To register, go online at zwhjcoc.org/classes. For more information, email info@zwhjcoc.org .

You Are Invited to Frazier House

You are invited to Open House at Frazier House. Please plan to come by and visit with us to learn more about the programs and services being offered.   Sunday, September 29 11:30 AM-3 PM Frazier House 4600 Spring Avenue Dallas, 75210

Activities & Events at Frazier House

September

September 18 Oasis Graduation, 2 PM-3:30 PM   September 24 Lunch & Learn with Shaylon Scott “Financial Services for Social Good,” 11:30 AM-1 PM, register online at zwhjcoc.org/classes   September 25 “ Find Out What Frazier House Has to Offer” hosted by Parkland Health & Hospital System’s Division of Women and Infants’ Specialty Health (WISH), 11 AM- 2 PM   September 26 “Small Businesses—Get Ready, Set, Grow” hosted by People Fund & ZWHJCOC, 11 AM-1 PM [This 4-session event starts Sept. 26 and continues on Oct. 1, Oct. 8 and Oct. 15], register online at zwhjcoc.org/classes   September 29 Open House @ Frazier House, 11:30 AM-3 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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