As Southern Dallas continues to evolve, one nonprofit believes the best way to preserve the community is by helping residents become homeowners. Southern Dallas Progress CDC is combining financial education, trusted lending partnerships and historic neighborhood revitalization to ensure local families don’t just witness change—they help lead it.
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Posted inReal Estate
Southern Dallas Progress CDC aims to turn renters into homeowners at upcoming Homeownership Fair
By Patrick WashingtonThe Dallas Weekly For many Dallas residents, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach. Rising home prices, misconceptions about the mortgage process and uncertainty over financing […]
Posted inCommunity
Fair Park Community Park Awarded $2.5 Million Grant from McKesson Foundation To Advance Health Access In South Dallas
The McKesson Foundation has invested $2.5 million in the development of the McKesson Market Grove within the new Community Park at Fair Park, which will provide access to greenspace, health-centered community programming, and other amenities to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Posted inThis Week
Soulshine: Summertime Celebration at Bonton Farms Strengthens Community Bonds
Community leaders, supporters, and advocates gathered at Bonton Farms for an evening of fellowship and celebration, highlighting the organization’s ongoing work to improve health, create economic opportunities, and foster community development in South Dallas.
Posted inIKYMI
One Year Later: Park South Family YMCA’s Impact on South Dallas Community
The Park South Family YMCA celebrated its one-year anniversary of reopening with a day-long event featuring food, activities, and fellowship, highlighting the organization’s commitment to the South Dallas community and its legacy of providing a place to learn, grow, connect, and thrive.
Posted inThis Week
South Dallas/Fair Park Area Plan Gets Green Light From Dallas City Council
The Dallas City Council adopted the South Dallas/Fair Park Authorized Hearing (PD 595) after nearly five years of planning and community engagement, marking a major milestone in the community’s long-term vision for equitable development.
Posted inIKYMI
Lincoln High Lady Tigers Make History with State Championship Win
The Lincoln High School Lady Tigers celebrated their remarkable season after winning the UIL 4A Girls State Track and Field Championship, breaking a Dallas Carter High School relay record of 45.96 that had stood since 2017.
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Fair Park’s Future: New Strategy Focuses on Sustainable Funding and Community Engagement
Dallas Park and Recreation leadership has unveiled a long-term revitalization strategy for Fair Park, focusing on private development, new revenue streams, and increased community engagement to address the park’s critical deferred maintenance needs and ensure its long-term sustainability.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
$20 Million Thirty21 Project to Bring Mixed-Income Housing to South Dallas
Thirty21, a $20 million mixed-income midrise residential development, is set to become the first of its scale along the MLK corridor in South Dallas, providing a combination of affordable and market-rate housing and supporting continued growth in the surrounding area.
Posted inHealth
40 Years of Care: Prism Health North Texas Celebrates a Legacy of Community Impact
Prism Health North Texas has been providing compassionate, affordable healthcare to Dallas families for 40 years, and is now expanding its pediatric and women’s health services in high-need communities, while celebrating its milestone anniversary with a weekend of events in May.
