Free Job Skills Training at Frazier House
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Register Now for Orientation Set for January 21
If you are interested in earning a weekly stipend while participating in free job training, then you should sign up now for an opportunity to participate in a training program at Frazier House. The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center is offering a free, 4-week job training class in the low voltage field to teach trainees how to install home theatres, Internet service and satellite dishes. To be considered for this program, please register to attend a mandatory orientation at Frazier House on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m. You can register here:
https://www.zwhjcoc.org/low-voltage-registration-form
Last year, 28 students graduated from the program with 19 being placed on job sites. In addition to receiving training in the low voltage field, students also receive financial coaching and participate in emotional wellness classes. There are currently four graduates participating in these classes.
Frazier House is located at 4600 Spring Avenue, Dallas, 75210. For more information, contact Jasmine Anderson at
jasmine.anderson@zwhjcoc.org.
Follow us on Facebook or visit our website at
www.zwhjcoc.org to learn more about our programs and services.
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In Conversation Set for February 21
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Charlotte Jones is the distinguished guest for the annual In Conversation event set for Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at St. Luke Community United Methodist Church. The event will also feature the legendary Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. who will bring remarks.
Jones is Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer for the Dallas Cowboys. She is recognized as one of the most powerful women in sports. She has been a member of the Dallas Cowboys organization since 1989 overseeing business operations, strategies and applications surrounding the Dallas Cowboys brand. However, her charitable involvement in the local community transcends that of professional sports. In 2012, she was named Chairman of the NFL Foundation, making her the first female executive in history to lead a major professional sports league charitable foundation. She also was the first woman to chair the Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board and is credited with introducing a groundbreaking approach to fundraising that helped the Salvation Army raise more than two billion dollars in 1997. For more than 30 years she has been actively involved in leadership roles for a variety of organizations, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Southwestern Medical Foundation, the President’s Advisory Council for the Dallas Center for Performing Arts Foundation, The Rise School, Shelton School, Make-A-Wish North Texas Presidents Council and the Dallas Symphony.
We welcome your support for In Conversation through the purchase of tickets or sponsorships.
Click here to make a purchase. This fundraising effort makes possible the programs and operations of the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center.
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2019 Highlights Were Many
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The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center had a lot of good things going on in 2019. Here’s a look at a few of them.
- Frazier House is a ZWHJCOC initiative. Through its programs and services, the ZWHJCOC and its partners served 4,382 individuals from June 2018 to October 18, 2019.
- In Conversation 2019, our annual fundraiser, welcomed the dynamic CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, Cynt Marshall, who entertained our audience with her personal trials and triumphs.
- Juneteenth Economic Forum hosted a full house for its 3rd annual event where discussions centered on those things that could be done to help advance the economic situation of individuals who live in the South Dallas community.
- Low Voltage training classes kicked off offering 3 sessions. We have had 28 graduates, 19 have been placed, 4 are currently participants in case management sessions. And, we were in the news on KXAS-TV, channel 5. Read the news clip about the low voltage program: https://www.nbcdfw.com/…/upcoming-low-voltage-train…/231070/
- We were recipients of the generosity of others through grants being awarded to the ZWHJCOC including:
- In October, the ZWHJCOC was awarded a $20,000 grant from the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas. This grant will help to develop emotional intelligence and therapeutic wellness models.
- In November, the Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation awarded the ZWHJCOC $10,000 providing general operating support for Frazier House.
- And, thanks to the State of Fair Texas for $10,000 toward the operation of Frazier House.
- Lunch & Learn sessions continued with topics to help startup and small business owners to grow their businesses such as gaining access to capital, understanding real estate, will and powers of attorney, the legislative process, how to spot identity theft and financial literacy to name a few. Hot topics for February will revolve around the entertainment industry—how to start and monetize a podcast, and how to start and scale your business in the entertainment industry.
- Amazon hiring was off the charts. From September to December, 6,916 candidates were processed with 4,330 being hired.
- Partners--Senior Source, Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders and Oasis Center --continued their work providing services and learning opportunities to Frazier House clients.
- The State Fair of Texas and Census 2020 were on board with helping clients to get jobs in their respective organizations.
- Financial Coaching was provided to the Issachar and Asher Tribes who are learning Forex Trading. Forex Trading provides opportunities for the small investor to learn how to trade currency pairs.
- Case Management for low voltage students was implemented using an Emotional Intelligence mixed model. The focus is on intensive case management and retention.
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WON’T YOU JOIN US!
We are proud of what we were able to accomplish last year. Won’t you join us this year by supporting our efforts through sponsorships, donations, grants or volunteering so that we may continue to serve the community.
For more information, follow us on Facebook and visit us at
www.zwhjcoc.org.
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Lunch & Learn January Sessions Focus on Business Growth
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The two Lunch & Learn Series classes in January will feature presenters who will talk about the basics of business and how to do business with the City of Dallas. The sessions are set for January 16 and January 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave.
The January 16 class will focus on The Basics of Business with presenter Tameka Sadler. This course is designed for individuals who are interested in starting and growing their businesses and managing growth effectively. Information will be provided also about how to become a vendor with the Dallas ISD. This class will be Facebook Live. Tameka Sadler, Senior Project Manager for SSP Consulting, will be the presenter for this session.
The January 23 class will be presented by Zarin D. Gracey, Director of the Office of Business Diversity for the City of Dallas, who will provide information about equity, diversity and inclusion and what it means for your organization and community collaboration opportunities. City of Dallas procurement processes, bid opportunities and products and services purchased by the City will also be discussed.
For more information on these classes, and to register, go to
www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes. The classes are free and open to the public. Bring your lunch; we will provide drinks. For more information, email:
info@zwhjcoc.org.
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ZWHJCOC Executive Director Member of Digital Divide Committee
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ZWHJCOC Executive Director Frances Smith-Dean is a member of the Dallas Digital Inclusion Committee and participated in a summit on the subject in August. The committee will focus its efforts on making broadband a reality in every house in Dallas.
In an article written about the summit, it states that “Inspired by the summit, her organization has invited city council members on tours and hosted a meeting to set priorities around digital inclusion from a southern sector perspective. They’ve also conducted advocacy training for other local service providers.”
Smith-Dean met with Dallas City Councilmen Casey Thomas, District 3, and Adam Bazaldua, District 7 in August. She worked also with ZWHJCOC partner, Senior Source, to bring advocacy workshops to the Outreach Center.
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Activities & Events at Frazier House
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January 6-31
Amazon Hiring Event (No Walk-ins), Monday-Friday, must apply at https://amazon.force.com/
January 16
Lunch & Learn “The Basics of Business,” 11:30 AM-1 PM, Presenter Tameka Sadler
January 21
Low Voltage Orientation, 9:30 AM-2 PM
January 23
Lunch & Learn “Doing Business with the City of Dallas,” 11:30 AM-1 PM, Presenter Zarin D. Gracey
January 23
Oasis Center Graduation, 2-3:30 PM
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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.
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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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