Local Resources
There are many organizations addressing barriers to upward mobility in our region. This page provides links to organizations’ websites that serve as resource hubs for a variety of services.
Serve Southern Dallas
- Provides a large number of summaries and links to organizations serving southern Dallas.
- Services can be filtered by service offered, population served, and neighborhoods – South Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Cliff, and Pleasant Grove
City of Dallas Community Resources
- Low cost or free resources to Dallas residents based on zip code and organized by topic
- Users are able to filter out resources based on income level, special needs, household composition and preferred language
- Resource referrals include requirements for program or service, map of location, contact information and hours of operation
- Site is updated frequently and available in multiple languages
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas – Get Assistance
- Targets both community members and possible community partners
- Provides information about services to the community in the areas of education, income and health
North Texas Food Bank – Food Assistance
- Provides access to mobile food pantry
- Information on SNAP application and benefits
- Offer programing for children, seniors and gardens
Dallas Public Library – Services
- Free resources to all Dallas residents. Website offers information in English and Spanish but several branches also have other language options depending on community needs
- Calendar of workshops in financial literacy, tax prep, citizenship classes, ESL classes, children activities, etc. at different local branches
- Equipment and media loans such as books, DVDs, laptops, cameras, typewriters, microphones and editing software
Dallas Habitat for Humanity – Community Resources
- Provides information and resources to legal services, housing, advocacy and basic needs
- Educational material for homeowners regarding repairs, laws and rights
- Provides data on housing costs and trends in Dallas