$1,375 raised by 8 donors
9% complete
$15,000 Goal
Since 1943, the Community Council has worked to successfully to identify needs and develop innovative program solutions to enhance quality of life for all people. By connecting North Texans to information and resources, removing barriers and offering tools to actually transition people out of poverty, and providing care and services for older adults and caregivers, plus health and wellness education - all free, Community Council makes meaningful and transformational differences in the lives of thousands with the goal of an equitable and thriving community.
2-1-1 INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES Anywhere in Texas, anyone can call 2-1-1 at anytime for free information and referrals to health and human services agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, disaster relief resources, and volunteer opportunities.
ECONOMIC MOBILITY The poverty alleviation program transitions individuals and families into financial stability and living wage employment through a multi-faceted approach with emergency financial support and case-managed workforce development program with wrap-around services.
DALLAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING To increase independence and overall health, Dallas County residents age 60+ receive easy access to a comprehensive, integrated system of information, chore and care assistance, minor home repairs, legal services, health maintenance, benefits counseling, respite care, and transportation.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS Free evidence-based health and wellness workshops to assist adults in actively managing chronic conditions and diseases, diabetes prevention, fall prevention, stress, and depression.
HEALTHCARE NAVIGATOR Healthcare enrollment assistance provides uninsured individuals with access and unbiased assistance when applying for or renewing healthcare plans through the Healthcare Marketplace.
We provide leadership in moving families from surviving to thriving. We improve quality of life by alleviating poverty, fostering independence and wellness and connecting people to the resources they need.
For over 80 years Community Council of Greater Dallas has served the Dallas and North Texas communities with a strong presence in Dallas County. We have a critical need to fill the gap between the highly restrictive government funding and the funding needed to fully address the community's most pressing needs. Your investment fills the need for funds to ensure consistency, capacity, and expansion to serve our vulnerable, disadvantaged, and underserved neighbors in these areas we serve. This includes poverty alleviation, 2-1-1 call center, Dallas Area Agency on Aging, Community Wellness and Diabetes Prevention, Economic Mobility, Homelessness and Health Equity and Inclusion. We help bring families from surviving to thriving.
Here are some examples of what your donation could help with:
$80 could buy an emergency gift card for necessities for a family in need.
$180 could provide transportation assistance for several trips for a client to get to their job or a senior to get to their doctor appointments.
$280 could pay utility bills for a family in need or Christmas gifts
and food for a low-income family with children.
$380 could buy groceries for a family for multiple weeks.
$480 could pay for four days of respite for a caregiver taking care of a family member with Alzheimer’s.
$580 could pay for an emergency week-long hotel stay for a flood victim or newly homeless person trying to find housing.
....or materials for 10 participants in a chronic disease, falls prevention or diabetes self-management class
$800 could pay electric and water bills for two months for a family in crisis.
$1000 could provide rental assistance for an older adult or tuition for a low-income person to get training for a better job.
$2000 could provide rental assistance for the family of a client (with children) while they are training for living wage job.
The Community Council is committed to the concept of equal opportunity in employment. Consistent with this commitment, every good faith effort has been made to comply with all applicable federal regulations. We also believe that a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees feel valued in respected.
Community Council has adopted and is committed to pursuing policies of Equal Employment Opportunity and to take affirmative action to provide this opportunity. This affirmative action and inclusion policy applies not only to employment practices but also to clients and selection of member agencies of Community Council, its Board of Directors and volunteers. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and want to ensure that all voices are valued and heard. Community Council is committed to a pattern of diversity and inclusion in the communities we serve.
Organization name
Community Council of Greater Dallas
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty
Operating Budget
$10,000,000 or more
Counties Served
Denton, Tarrant, Rockwall, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Dallas, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
1341 W. Mockingbird Lane Ste 1000W