In November 2001, the Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas, Inc., was designated as the Community Action Agency for Dallas County by Rick Perry, Governor of the State of Texas. As the designated Community Action Agency, the Urban League is charged with servicing the poor of Dallas County who are at or below 125% of the poverty income guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services each year. The program is funded by the Community Service Block Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Program services are implemented through the Urban League Community Service Centers. The centers are community based facilities providing diverse services to enable low-income families and adults to move from poverty to self-sufficiency; improve their lives through community revitilization; own a stake in community by identifying needs; establish and meet goals; learn, expand, and navigate social service and other service networks through community needs assessment; and acheive family stability.
These centers can be easily accessed at their Garland, Irving, Pleasant Grove, and Oak Cliff neighborhood locations. Service hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Referrals are accepted, but each client must meet income guidelines.
Emergency Assistance
The Emergency Assistance Program provides funds for delinquent utilities (electricity, water) and housing (rent and mortgage payments). Clients are seen by appointment only.
Referrals may be provided to the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), partnership for in-house services with Dallas County Health and Human Services.
Program Services
Health
HIV/AIDS prevention and outreach services, access to the Link-To-Care Program, and case management for high risk clients is provided in collaboration with the League's Health Program.
Technology Center
Offers beginning and intermediate computer classes including: Introduction to Computers, Internet Usage, Keyboarding, and Microsoft Programs.
Employment
Provides job readiness, job placement, and career development workshops. Monthly recruitment is provided by area employers in partnership with the League.
Education
Instruction or referral is provided to address the following areas: English as a Second Language (ESL), parenting, anger management, and GED classes to prepare students for the math, writing, language arts, physical science components of the GED exam. Other life skills topics are addressed as needed.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Access to computer tax filing of 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ forms. This project is intended to increase participation in earned income tax credit and promote financial literacy.
Community Events
Each center hosts several community events throughout the calendar year including: back-to-school supplies giveaway, Christmas toy giveaway, Juneteenth celebration, Cinco De Mayo celebration, Macho-Nacho event, and employment, health, and community service fairs.
In November 2001, the Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas, Inc., was designated as the Community Action Agency for Dallas County by Rick Perry, Governor of the State of Texas. As the designated Community Action Agency, the Urban League is charged with servicing the poor of Dallas County who are at or below 125% of the poverty income guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services each year. The program is funded by the Community Service Block Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Program services are implemented through the Urban League Community Service Centers. The centers are community based facilities providing diverse services to enable low-income families and adults to move from poverty to self-sufficiency; improve their lives through community revitilization; own a stake in community by identifying needs; establish and meet goals; learn, expand, and navigate social service and other service networks through community needs assessment; and acheive family stability.
The Emergency Assistance Program provides funds for delinquent utilities (electricity, water) and housing (rent and mortgage payments). Clients are seen by appointment only.
Instruction or referral is provided to address the following areas: English as a Second Language (ESL), parenting, anger management, and GED classes to prepare students for the math, writing, language arts, physical science components of the GED exam. Other life skills topics are addressed as needed.