Longtime community leader and pharmacist Willard Stimpson and retired Executive Assistant Chief of Dallas Police Department Donald Stafford will be honored at the Urban League of Greater Dallas 2012 Annual Meeting Luncheon on Friday, February 24 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207 at 11:45 a.m. The theme of the Luncheon is “I Am Urban League”.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation says two-thirds of all new jobs are located in suburban areas which have limited or no transportation. Those statistics indicate that almost 91 percent of those considered economically disadvantaged do not own vehicles and live in predominately urban areas. As a result, trips to work can become stressful and cumbersome. Research shows that the greatest contributing factor to job retention problems is insufficient means of transportation. Continue reading
Unemployed and underemployed adults have an opportunity to get basic skills training to prepare for careers through an Adult Basic Education (ABE) Innovation Program.
The Urban League of Greater Dallas, El Centro College and Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas have partnered on the project to develop and implement a sustainable model to train adults for career path employment and post-secondary education in high-demand occupations in Dallas County.
This program is for students ages 18 and older and will provide basic workplace vocabulary and skills courses including computer applications and basic job readiness training; engage basic skills instructors and technical and occupational faculty in professional development related to ABE; and transition participants from basic skills training to Career Pathways training at a Dallas County Community College.
For more information on the Adult Basic Education Innovation Program call (214) 915-4600.
Dallas South News Wire (University of North Texas at Dallas)
Dallas Urban League President and CEO Beverly Mitchell-Brooks speaks at the University of North Texas at Dallas as part of the university’s Student Life Leadership Seminars Oct. 26.As part of the university’s Student Life Leadership Seminars, Brooks spoke to about 75 students and staff on “The Principles and Practices of Servant Leaders.” Leadership is not so much about leading, she told them; it is about a journey of being ready to serve.
If you choose to lead, you will be forced out of your comfort zone because you cannot lead or serve only those you like, and you cannot expect to connect to those you lead and serve if you remain disconnected from the real environment and its challenges, Brooks explained.
PROJECT 4 VICTORY
John Durant was released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in August, 2007 after serving five years. He attended the Urban League of Greater Dallas Project 4 Victory seminars and classes which he says helped build his confidence to try and succeed in the auto body business.
CSBG IRVING GED PREPARATION
Michelle Thomas, a 42 year old mother of six and her husband built a successful home building and restoration business but she knew she had other talents she wanted to explore. In order to pursue another career, Ms. Thomas needed her GED.
HOUSING
When Mrs. Yvonne Sands became a widow in 2005, she had to borrow money from her church to bury her husband. At that time, she was not aware that her husband was delinquent on several very important bills, including a car that was about to be possessed. This was the beginning a her financial troubles.
HEALTH
After graduating from college with an engineering degree, Marvin Iglehart never thought he would spend the next 21 years as an intravenous drug user and alcohol abuser. He had already failed numerous drug treatment programs when he was referred to the Urban League of Greater Dallas in 2007
RESIDENTIAL/SENIOR SERVICES
Cyrus Wilson was homeless and in and out of shelters when he was referred by the Veterans Administration (VA) to the Urban League Efficiency Apartment Supportive Housing Program (EASH) two years ago.
IMS
Kudos to the participants in the Save Our Sons, a healthy lifestyles program, who have shown tremendous weigh loss since the programs kickoff. Fifteen of the first group of 22 participants who participate in health and wellness training sessions two to three times a week have lost 10 to 15 pounds each since November 21, 2009.
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