Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center

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$12,153 raised by 57 donors

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$22,000 Goal

Your Donation will Help Educate, 

Train and Transform

Help us change lives and create self-sustaining 

pathways out of poverty.

 

ABOUT 

The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr., Community Outreach Center (ZWHJCOC) is dedicated to creating self-sustaining pathways out of poverty for young people and families in Dallas through education and workforce development.

Our organization provides FREE programming for three pathways to economic sustainability:

1. Entrepreneurship

2. STEM Pathway Training and Workforce Development

3. Asset Building


Why ZWHJCOC?

Your support will help ZWHJCOC provide a variety of FREE educational and training services to change the lives of young people and their families in Dallas. With your support this North Texas Giving Day, we can continue our mission of:

  • Providing essential job skills 
  • Connecting individuals with strategic partners and social services
  • Rebuilding and growing African American, Latino and Women-owned businesses and small emerging businesses in the South Dallas, Fair Park and greater Dallas communities
  • Providing case management services to help individuals navigate the challenges of employment and financial sustainability 


NEEDS

Examples of free community programs – Proceeds from North Texas Giving Day will support:

  • Low Voltage Job Training: This technical job training and certification program prepares students with the skills needed to acquire a stable job with a livable wage.
  • Lunch & Learn sessions: Our monthly speaker series provides resources and access to education for individuals, small businesses and nonprofit organizations on a wide array of topics.
  • Cash Flow, Collateral and Leverage: Monthly classes aimed at helping individuals learn more about financial literacy and how the economy works. 
  • Fair Park Small/Emerging Business Technical Assistance Program: Small and startup business training to help owners scale and sustain their business models.


Your donation will MAKE an IMPACT:

  • 5,700+ jobs placed since 2019, with partners such as Amazon and the U.S. Census.
  • 50 small businesses garnered $900,000+ in PPP and EIDL support, preserving 89 jobs.
  • 35 Low Voltage graduates, 25 jobs placed with Infrastructural Wiring Specialist. 


Giving Activity

Mission

Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center is a nonprofit organization creating self-sustaining pathways out of poverty for young people and families in Dallas, Texas, through education and job placement.

Needs

Proceeds from this event will support programs and operations of the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center whether held virtually or at Frazier House, our training center. Frazier House is transforming how Dallas designs shared resource spaces, revitalizes old buildings, reconnects communities, and unites public and private organizations to provide social and educational services to those who need it most.

Equity Statement

The Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center is an equal opportunity programming and employment nonprofit organization. We are committed to inclusive practices and equity to promote excellence for all stakeholders.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center

Tax id (EIN)

27-0054084

Guidestar

Causes

Economic/Financial Security/Poverty

Operating Budget

$250,000 - $499,999

Counties Served

Dallas

BIPOC Serving

Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx

BIPOC Leadership

Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair

Address

PO Box 571513
Dallas, TX 75357

Phone

214-324-4443

Email

info@zwhjcoc.org

Website

http://www.zwhjcoc.org

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