WCIA's Weekly Updates: October 8 to 14

Community Resources Hub-

The Community Resources Welcoming Hub has been created to connect Dallas residents with existing resources to enhance the quality of life for all in Dallas. To access this FREE service click HERE.

Tap in Dallas-

Care to learn more about the different offices and departments of the City and the work they do? Then Tap in Dallas is just for you. For more information and to subscribe click HERE.

Immigrant Entrepreneurs and the Fortune 500-

Di you know that Immigrant entrepreneurs continue to shape our economy and play a critical role in the success and innovation of major corporations. In 2024, this trend is clearer than ever, with 46% of Fortune 500 companies being founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants. For more information click HERE.

Dallas GO Water Bill-

Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) Dallas GO is the new online platform that offers customers several options to pay their water bill and other City of Dallas bills. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYERS. For assistance on past due water bills see BILINGUAL FLYERS or click HERE.

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan Update- October 8 & 15

You are invited to hear an update about the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan. Spanish interpretation will be provided. District 7 Town Hall meeting click HERE. District 8 Town Hall meeting click HERE. To request ASL interpretation, please email [email protected] For the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Master Plan website click HERE.

Parking Meter Rate Changes-

Beginning October 1, 2024, the minimum on-street parking meter rate will increase to $1.00 an hour. For more information click HERE and see BILINGUAL FLYER.

Medicaid Chip Assistance-

Do you need Medicaid Chip or want to know if you qualify? Then, this is your chance. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.

5^th Annua Latinidades Theatre Festival-

CaraMia Theatre focuses on uniting all people through LatinX theatre. Join them for their 5^th Annual Latinidades Theatre Festival. For more information click HERE.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month- September 3 to October 22

For the City of Dallas' calendar of events click HERE.

For the Dallas Public Library's calendar of events click HERE.

For the Office of Arts and Culture calendar of events click HERE.

Hispanic Heritage Festival- 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Saturday, October 5

The City of Dallas Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will host the Hispanic Heritage Festival. This is an in-person community event. The festival is free to attend. There will be live entertainment, children's activities, and vendors with merchandise. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYERS and click HERE.

Mini Mercado- 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday October 5

Join friends and neighbors in celebrating our shared heritage and supporting local talent. Don't miss this colorful, fun-filled event that brings the heart and soul of Hispanic heritage to life-now in its third year of celebrating our amazing community. For more information click HERE.

Fretz Park Fall Festival- 1:00 to 3:00pm Saturday October 5

Fun for the whole family awaits at the Fretz Park Fall Festival! Get into the spirit of spooky season with us as we celebrate all things Autumn! Decorate a pumpkin you choose straight out of our Fretz Park Pumpkin Patch! Play festive games, create cozy crafts, or take a spooky selfie! Enjoy a performance by DFW Play, stroll through our vendor alley, and get up close and personal with a real fire truck! For more information click HERE.

Faith & Blue- 9:00am Saturday October 12

Join the Dallas Police for their inaugural "Unity within the Community Walk" to promote understanding, foster stronger relations, and mutual respect throughout our city. For more information see FLYER.

Fire Safety Education & Health Fair- 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday October 12

The Dallas Fire-Rescue Department would like to invite you to participate in their "Fire Safety Education & Health Fair." A mission of the department is to promote public safety, health, and foster community relationships. Bring the family to this fun event which will include free food, smoke detectors, music, vendors and more. For more information see FLYER.

A Day of Remembrance- 10:00am to 12:30pm Saturday October 19

The Dallas Police Department and partners are hosting this "Day of Remembrance" in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Attend this community event to raise awareness, support survivors, and strive for a future free from violence. See FLYER for more information.

Sukkot Dinner- 6:30 to 8:30pm Monday October 21

Part of the robust fall Jewish holiday season, Sukkot is a celebration of the harvest. During the 8-day holiday, it is the tradition to welcome guests to receive hospitality in a Sukkah, a temporary shelter that many Jews live in over the course of the festival. Join members of the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council to learn more about and participate in a celebration of Sukkot. For more information click HERE.

Heart House Trunk or Treat Spooktacular- 6:30 to 8:00pm Friday October 25

Heart House invites you to their community Trunk or Treat Spooktacular event. For more information see FLYER. If your interested in volunteering click HERE.

Enhanced Library Card-

The Enhanced Library Card (ELC) is a library card that contains a person's full name, home address, date of birth, and picture. In addition to all the benefits of a regular library card, it can serve as a method for verifying identity, particularly for individuals that face barriers getting a state or federal ID. You will need to consult with the organizations/entities with which you would like to use the Enhanced Library Card as part of establishing your identity to determine if/how the Enhanced Library Card can be used for this purpose. For more information on how to get one click HERE, and see BILINGUAL FLYERS.

Coat Drive 2024-

The City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS), in partnership with the Dallas Public Library, is collecting new or clean gently used adult-sized winter coats. The coat drive will run from November 18 to December 31, 2024. Collection boxes can be found at these locations during normal business hours. If you or your organization want to organize a coat drive, contact the OHS Friends Group Team at [email protected]. Thank you for helping keep our neighbors warm this winter. For more information click HERE.

RISE Concert- 4:00 to 6:00pm Saturday October 5

The Women's Chorus of Dallas and will be performing "RISE," a concert celebrating 35 years. For more information click HERE.

Fire Prevention Week- October 6 to 12

This year's theme for Fire Prevention Week is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!" The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. For more information click HERE.

Cancer Health & Wellness Expo- 9:00am to 2:00pm Saturday October 12

Join Parkland Hospital at Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation for the "Coming Together for the Cure" event. There will be health screenings, vaccines, education, resources, and more. For more information see MULTILINGUAL FLYERS.

Party for the Recently Deceased- 7:00 to 10:00pm Saturday October 19

Congratulations! You're dead! Welcome to the first day of the rest of your afterlife at this Party for the Recently Deceased: A Beetlejuice-Themed Soirée with a night filled with screams, dreams, and information on navigating your afterlife. For more information click HERE.

ArtsActivate- Round 2 is now OPEN as of September 25

If the Dallas Cultural Plan 2018 taught us anything, it was to engage the communities, neighborhoods, and residents of Dallas through meaningful artistic and cultural experiences. It taught us to look at our city and see where gaps and inequities of cultural access and experience exist. To continue to activate and encourage the intentional creative, artistic, and cultural impact on the residents of Dallas, ArtsActivate calls for arts and cultural projects by our Dallas arts and culture non-profit organizations, social service organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives to engage with communities, old and new, to provide a more equitable, diverse, and supportive arts ecosystem for the City of Dallas. For more information click HERE and see BILINGUAL FLYERS.

Adult Learning-

Dallas Public Library offers adult learning programs. The Fall schedule is ready. See GED classes, English citizenship classes. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYERS.

Compassion Conference2024- 8:00am to 4:30pm Saturday September 28

Compassionate DFW is hosting this conference: From Empathy to Impact. Learn how to turn empathy into tangible impact as we explore ways to take compassionate actions in different areas of life. Discover how to channel empathy towards creating positive change and making a difference in communities and beyond. Uncover the significance of translating empathy into actionable steps that leave a lasting impact on individuals and society. For more information click HERE.

Community Resources Meeting- 11:00 am to 12:00pm Tuesday October 15

Northwest Community Center and partners are hosting this meeting for residents to learn about their rights. There will be representation by City of Dallas Attorney's Office, Fair Housing, Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs, Code Compliance, and more. For more information see FLYER.

A Right to Stay- 5:30 to 7:00pm Wednesday October 16

This is an invitation to an exclusive neighborhood preview of the Dallas Anti-Displacement Toolkit. Join Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation & Builders of Hope to preview the Anti-Displacement Toolkit before they present it to Dallas City Council. For more information click HERE.

Dallas Homeless Veteran Stand Down- 8:00am to 1:30pm Thursday October 17

The US Department of Veteran Affairs is hosting this annual event to assist homeless veterans. On this day a multitude of vendors will be present to assist veterans with housing, healthcare, benefits, employment and more. For more information see FLYER.

I Don't Dream About the Future- October 15 to November 15

Dallas Oak Cliff Cultural Center unveils "I Don't Dream About the Future" by artist MOM. MOM crafts contemplative spaces that delve into themes of temporality and the overlap of past, present, and future, broaching the concept of time in new, thought-provoking ways, as per the City of Dallas. For more information click HERE and see FLYER.

The College Festival- 10:00am to 1:00pm Saturday October 5

The Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation (VMYDF) is holding this event for first generation middle & high school students and their parents. Learn how to prepare for college, pay for college, meet college representatives, and more. For more information see MULTILINGUAL FLYERS.

Parents Advocating for Student Excellence- Classes start Thursday October 17

This free program will help you encourage and support your children on a path to college or higher education. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.

Renter to Homeowner- 4 part series

This series is for anyone who wants to become a homeowner. The series includes: goal setting, homeownership 101, credit 101 counseling, and opportunities for discussion. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.

Ultimate House Party- 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday October 5

The Innercity Community Development Corporation (ICDC) invites you to their free "Ultimate House Party, It Feels Good Livin' in the Hood" event. Here you'll learn how to educe your property taxes, protect your home and pass it down to a loved one. Lunch will be provided. For more information see FLYER. To register click HERE.

Office of Equity & Inclusion

Our mission is to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice so all Dallasites can thrive. The office relies on the use of disaggregated data, community outreach, and resident voices to support the City of Dallas in understanding and addressing disparities to improve outcomes for all residents. Below are the four divisions of the Office of Equity & Inclusion. Click on them to learn more.

1) Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs

2) Fair Housing

3) Equity

4) Human Rights

City of Dallas Calendar & Events

Did you know that the City of Dallas has a public calendar with updated events? For a complete listing of the City's calendar and events click HERE. Save it in your favorites for easy access!

City of Dallas Communications Network-

The City of Dallas Communications, Outreach and Marketing (COM) Department enhances transparency and educates residents about City news, events, and services. See FLYER for more information.

Dallas 311: Service Request

Dallas 311 allows City of Dallas residents and visitors to request City services. Submit and track your service request on the website or by downloading the Dallas 311 mobile app. Create a free login account and view detailed service request updates online or via the mobile app.

Dallas Police Department

The Police Department is dedicated to serving the people of Dallas and strives to reduce crime and provide a safe city. The hotline: 877-373-8477.

Water Utilities

Customers with questions regarding their account may contact DWU Customer Service at 214-651-1441 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For questions regarding DallasGo, customers may read FAQs at Dallas.gov/DallasGo or email their inquiries to [email protected]. Check the website for more information.

Sanitation Services

The Department of Sanitation Services is all about Keeping Our Dallas Neighborhoods Clean and Clutter Free. Check the website for more information.

Animal Services

Our vision is to lead the nation in compassionate care of animals while finding positive outcomes for all placeable pets through innovative shelter operations and community engagement. Check the website for more information.

Employment Opportunities

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career. Check the website for more information.

Planning & Development

This site is for all your zoning, permits, inspections and more.

Code Compliance

The City of Dallas Code Compliance Department consists of three divisions: Neighborhood Code, Nuisance Abatement, and Consumer Health. Code Compliance ensures city codes, and ordinances are maintained, so Dallas continues to be a clean and safe city. Code Compliance does this by working with neighborhoods by providing education and building partnerships with non-profits, neighborhood associations, and other City of Dallas departments.

Dallas Public Library

Limitless possibilities start with Dallas Public Library. Our mission is to strengthen communities and build equity by connecting people, inspiring curiosity and advancing lives.

Office of Arts & Culture

The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) fosters support, partnerships, and opportunities for Dallas residents, visitors, artists, and arts and cultural organizations.

Office of Community Care

The Office of Community Care (OCC) provides direction and oversight of the City's social, human, and supportive services to help create equity for seniors, children, and other city of Dallas residents to improve their quality and standard of living.

Office of Homeless Solutions

The Office of Homeless Solutions was designed to be the change agents in the homeless community. With the help of partnering organizations and community members like you, we offer strategic initiatives and street outreach to overcome homelessness throughout the city by implementing initiatives with consistency, transparency, and accountability. Our innovative solutions ensure our homeless neighbors receive food, shelter, housing, help to overcome barriers, and opportunities for a better life. We seek to provide public and private partners with the tools, resources, and opportunities to join the cause and help unsheltered individuals in our community.

Boards & Commissions

The Mayor and City Council are​ very interested in you serving as a member of a City of Dallas Board or Commission. As an interested resident and community leader, you can provide invaluable service to the City of Dallas through your membership​​ and participation. Board and Commission members volunteer many hours annually sharing their time and expertise and enjoy learning more about the City through their membership.