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White Rock Hills Branch Library

2012 community tour guide

Ferguson Road InitiativeP.O. Box 570417Dallas, TX 75357 Tel 214.324.5116 Fax 469.546.3622www.fergusonroad.org

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

http://www.fergusonroad.org/

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Royal Event Sponsor, $10,000 • Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake Fairy Godmother Sponsor, $2,500• Larry & Sue Ingram, McDonald’s• Residential Reservices Prince Charming Sponsor, $1,000 • Anesthesia Consultants of Dallas • Bishop Lynch High School• Resource One Credit Union Proclamation Invitation Sponsor, $500 • City Credit Union• State Representative Eric Johnson, District 100 Elixir Beverage Sponsor, $500 • Dr. Angela Scheuerle Feast Food Sponsor, $500 • Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale Jester Entertainment Sponsor, $500 • Lone Star Credit Union Carriage Transportation Sponsor, $500 • HOK Sheriff of Nottingham Security Sponsor, $500 • Ed Snyder


Dreams Come True Event SponsorsThank you to our generous sponsors of the White Rock Hills Branch Library

VIP Preview and Grand Opening Celebrations. These sponsorships will also support ongoing FRI initiatives.

Glass Slipper Sponsor, $100 • Anonymous• Shawn & Alison Ashmore• Lee Barron• Eugene & Bettie Campbell• Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Cantrell• Claremont Addition Neighborhood Association• Roberto & Alise Cortez• Ann Davis• Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan• Ryan Holloway, Holloway Benefit Concepts• Dub & Gusteen Jenkins• George & Debbie Knight• Gary Lawler• Robert D. Brown & Vikki J. Martin• Thomas & Sandra Moton• Chung Tran & Lahn Nguyen• Connie Northcutt• Dr. AJ Ortega, White Rock Orthodontics• Mel & Liz Renfro• Phil Ritter• Yvonne Salazar• Mary Scallorn• State Representative Kenneth & Michele

Sheets, District 107• Rick & Margaret Sorrells• John & Bette Stanford• Claude & Frances Thompson• Veritex Community Bank• Lynn Vogt• Diana Gilbert & Susan Walker• Gerry & Jan Worrall

Special Friends• Advocate Magazine

• Bobbi Bilnoski, Concinnity Network

• Amanda Buckley

• Café Lago

• Stacey Callaway Photography

• Creative Arts Center

• The Dallas Storytelling Guild

• Max & Denise Davis

• Highland Park Cafeteria

• OMNIPLAN Graphics

• Starbucks at Casa Linda

• Junior League of Dallas


5,000 a year for 3 years• Biomat Grifols

$2500 a year for 3 years• Lone Star Credit Union• Larry & Sue Ingram, McDonald’s

$1,000 a year for 3 years

• Debbie Chitsey• Bill & Mirella Coleman• Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake• Zane Drake, Villas of White Rock• East Dallas Veterinary Clinic• Trevor & Melissa Fetter• James & Suzanne Gaberino, Casa Pacifica Apartments• Doug Hunt, Access Self Storage & Truck Rental• Gary & Tina Millican, Enchanted Hills Apartments• Erle & Alice Nye• Residential Reservices• Dr. Angela Scheuerle• Ed Snyder• Diana Gilbert & Susan Walker• Walgreens #00783• J.T. & Nayna Walker• State Senator Royce West

FRI members who have made an annual pledge to FRI for three years. List current as of May 17, 2012.

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May 19, 2012P.O. Box 570417, Dallas, TX 75357

Tel (214) 324.5116 Fax (469) 546.3622www.fergusonroad.org



Collaborative Leadership Builds Community

We are accomplishing our Vision and Mission because of our strong partnerships. FRI focuses on three critical areas:

Developing Youth and Families – providing educational and recreational programs and activities.Community Empowerment – reducing crime and increasing safety.Economic Revitalization– increasing public and private capital investment in the community.

By bringing together businesses, neighborhood and Crime Watch groups, law enforcement, schools, nonprofits, the faith community, apartments and others in Far East Dallas,

FRI is making things happen:Building a new library, Building a new community recreation center, Improving the academic performance of local schools, Making the neighborhoods a safer place, and Encouraging economic development for convenient shopping and nearby jobs.

All these efforts make Far East Dallas one of the most desirable places to live in Dallas!

VISIONComplete Economic Revitalization of Far East Dallas

MISSIONTransform Far East Dallas into a safe, beautiful, prosperous and proud community.

VALUESIntegrity, Community, Stewardship, Leadership, and Respect.

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programs. . .Youth and Family Developmentproviding educational and recreational programs.

After School TutoringKids ClubsFamily Kite DayFamily Cultural Field TripsSchool science and math educational workshopsFree eye exams and glassesFamily Domestic Violence prevention workshopsVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Community Empowermentreducing crime and increasing neighborhood safety.

37 neighborhood associations and crime watch groupsVolunteers in PatrolLeadership DevelopmentNational Night OutCrime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)Crime Watch ToolkitCommunity ProsecutorCommunity Code ComplianceHeath, Safety, Housing & Financial Wellness Fairs

Economic Revitalizationincreasing capital investment in the community.

Spraypark at Ferguson ParkSkatepark at Lakeland Hills ParkWhite Rock Hills Branch LibraryWhite Rock Hills Community Recreation CenterRaised $30M in Bond Funds for community projectsFacilitated $200M in private funds for retail and housing


community strengthdiversityWhat is the Ferguson

Road Initiative (FRI)?

FRI is a grassroots community-based organization made up of 37 area Neighborhood Associations and Crime Watch groups, nonprofits, apartments, businesses, faith-based organizations, schools and other concerned groups and individuals -- all working towards accomplishing our mission.

The FRI service area covers:

73,298 residents, 26,986 households and 2,000 unique businesses.

The FRI area represents broad ethnic and cultural diversity. The overall FRI area is divided between

African-American (20%), Hispanic (46%),

Asian/Other (5%) and Caucasian (30%) residents.

Economically diverse, our community is comprised of high, medium, and low income residents. The average household income $35,000, based on the 2010 Census.


significantstridesCrime is down:

When the White Rock East area joined FRI, the area crime rate was among the highest in the city. Through the Weed & Seed federal grant funds, FRI achieved

61% reduction in violent crime and a 25% reduction in overall crime in targeted areas.

Academic Achievement and Social Services are on the rise!! FRI works with area schools and apartments to provide:

after-school mentoring;tutorial programs;cultural field trips for entire families; drug and gang prevention education;

health, safety programs; and social services.

Our first Safe Haven site, Bayles Elementary School, has improved from Low Performing in 1992 to Recognized in 2009.

We have now expanded our services to include Conner and Truett Elementary, and Lang Middle Schools.


2010 census demographics

Under 5 years old 6,945 (09%)

5 to 19 years old 15,835 (22%)

20 to 64 years old 43,545 (59%)

65 and older 6,973 (10%)

Male 35,437 (48%)

Female 37,861 (52%) 10

73,298 residents 26,986 Total

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Average Household Size = 3 people


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A family of 3 living on

$34,281 year

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School StudentEnrollment

Students with Limited English

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Students eligible free

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Special Education Students

Alex Sanger Elementary 469 50% 86% 5%

Bayles Elementary 611 46% 96% 9%

Casa View Elementary 766 59% 95% 8%

Charles A. Gill Elementary 764 54% 92% 4%

S.S. Conner Elementary 643 32% 96% 8%

George W. Truett Elementary 1,052 38% 96% 7%

Harold W. Lang Middle School 1,367 23% 85% 12%

92% of students in our schools qualify for

free/reduced lunch

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2 out of 5 Dallas households live in

asset poverty! Couldn’t last 4 months if they

lost their main source of income.

Source: CFED, Communities Foundation, Thomson Family Foundation

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Economic Development attracts area investments and stabilizes home values: FRI has facilitated more than $200 million dollars of investment in high, middle and affordable housing and retail along Ferguson Road. Overall property values have increased by 30% over the last 15 years.

$30 million in bond funding since 1998Capital improvements improve quality of life for all: FRI’s Bond Committee, composed of dedicated residents and businesses have successfully secured bond program funds that have improved our neighborhood streets, bridges, parks and provided flood mitigation. We celebrate the grand opening of White Rock Hills Branch Library and the White Rock Hills Community Recreation Center is in the works!

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Driving Results . . .

$200 MM Economic

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30% Since 1998


RESULTS . . .award winning2009

Governor’s AwardSprayground in Ferguson ParkAquarium Family Field TripBulldozed blighted property to make way for a new community recreation center!

2010Greater Casa View joins FRIBoy Scout graffiti paintoverAnnual Gala: Everything’s Comin’ Up RosesFRI Neighborhood GatheringsFRI Day of Empowerment Outreach Victims AssistanceSpring Groundbreaking of White Rock Hills Branch LibraryPastors’ Breakfast

2011Mayoral forumCommunity ConnectionFall Community Breakfast Winter SocialGreater Casa View Town Hall meeting and community organizingGreater Casa View Welcome, permanent supportive housing project for formerly homeless


Why Support FRI?

We are committed to serving the Far East Dallas Community. Here are five top reasons why YOU should join FRI.

A SAFER COMMUNITYCrime watch programs reduce crime in the community and promote safety.STRONGER FAMILIESOur social service and educational programs strengthen youth and their families.

EMPOWERED COMMUNITIESFar East Dallas neighborhoods work together to advocate for positive change.IMPROVED PUBLIC SCHOOLSOur schools have greatly improved with FRI’s financial support and involvement.NEW MUNICIPAL LIBRARYOur 1995 vision of a new library for our community has become a reality!FAMILY RECREATION CENTER$5 million in bond dollars secured to purchase land for a Community Recreation Center.


WE NEED EACH OTHER!

Together we can address crime, safety, urban blight, under-performing schools, and business degeneration.

By joining forces and building alliances with businesses, the City of Dallas, the Police Department, other law enforcement partners, the faith community, schools, social service agencies and others, we can empower our community and make it

the most desirable place to live in Dallas, Texas!

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FERGUSON ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLANS

BOARD. . .LEADERSHIP

Vikki J. Martin, President Claremont Addition Neighborhood Association ResidentSusan Walker, Vice-President Lakeland Hills Crime Watch, ResidentDr. Kenneth Cantrell, Secretary East Dallas Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary MedicineJerry Clancy, Treasurer Lone Star Credit Union, President

Eric Boon Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake, Dir of Business Dev.Bill ColemanCasa Linda Forest Neighborhood AssociationDoug Hunt Access Self Storage, OwnerDr. William “Gerry” JonesForest Hills Neighborhood Association Resident Ed Leyden Bishop Lynch High School President

Santos Martinez MasterPlan, Sr. AdvisorYMCA, President WR Branch Michael Nurre Harry Stone Crime WatchDerek Smith YMCA-White Rock BranchMonica Smith AttorneyEd Snyder Lakeland Hills Crime WatchJ.T. Walker Claremont Addition Neighborhood Association

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STAFF . . .COMMITMENT

Alice Zaccarello, Executive Director

Maria Valenzuela, Bookkeeper

Edna Foster, Victims Outreach Coordinator

Kerry Goodwin, Special Projects

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ADVISORY. . .COUNCIL

Bobbi BilnoskiBusiness Consultant(Concinnity Network)Jeff CubanBusiness Leader (VP at HDNet/Magnolia Pictures, VP at The Wagner/Cuban Companies)Dr. Marc GoldmanOrthopedic Surgeon (White Rock Orthopedic Association)Helen HolmanNonprofit Consultant (Helen Holman & Associates, LLC, President)

Sharon KingVice President Development, (Consumer Credit Counseling Service)Liz Renfro FRI Resident William Davis RealtyMel Renfro FRI Resident (Former Dallas Cowboy, Professional Football Hall of Fame)Phil RitterExecutive Vice President of DFW Airport

Richard Roper Attorney for Thompson Knight LLP, (former U.S. Attorney of Northern District)Suzy Ruff Civic Leader (Board Member of Dallas Zoo/ USO Volunteer at D/FW Airport)Marnie WildenthalCivic Leader (Board Member of Vickery Meadow Learning Center / Past President of TACA Board of Directors)

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“Far East Dallas is fortunate to have the

Ferguson Road Initiative to provide a vehicle to

bring residents, businesses, schools, churches and others together to achieve a

common goal. “ State Representative

Kenneth Sheets, District 107


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“Our community is stronger, our streets are safer and our

future is brighter because of the work of the people at the

Ferguson Road Initiative. What they have accomplished stands as

a shining example to every neighborhood in Dallas and

throughout our state.”State Representative Eric Johnson,

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“I appreciate Ferguson Road Initiative’s efforts to stop crime and

rebuild communities. When communities come together, in

partnership with law enforcement, great outcomes tend to be the

result! ”Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, U.S. House District 30


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“Through collaboration with local and federal authorities, FRI stands

as a model for all communities who wish to improve their standard of

living through hard work and dedication.”

U.S. Senator John Cornyn


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“The Ferguson Road Initiative has spent the last 13 years working to

‘weed out’ crime and ‘seed in’ human resources. FRI is always

looking towards the future. They are masters of fusing the pro bono

abilities of their volunteers and leaders to find entrepreneurial ways

to reshape and restore their community.”

Mike Rawlings, Mayor of Dallas


wish list. . .Youth, Family & Victims Programs

Transportation & lunch for 30 youth & their mentors for special eventsArt Workshops for 30 youthFamily Kite Day for 400 peopleFamily Cultural Field Trips for 250 children and parentsTechnology Lab for kid’s club at area apartmentsFood and beverages for Victims Outreach workshops

Volunteer CoordinationLaptop computer for volunteer coordinationBudget for refreshments at volunteer events

Celebrations & EventsFood & beverages for 100 peopleI.D. Badges, paperand printingWalkie-talkies (3)Sponsorship of Crime Prevention Workshop for law enforcement andcommunity (100)

MarketingCommunity Connection Pop-up signageProfessional bannerDesign & printing of professional brochurePromotional itemsPlaques and awards

TechnologyFunding for part-time web site and social media managementUpgrade computer network capacity and softwareUpgrade desktop computersReplace on-site server with online server

Office & AdministrationFunding for a full-time or part-time grantwriterTwo iPads (2)Upgrade printer(s)LaminatorProjector and screenQuality 4-color printer


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FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVEP.O. Box 570417, Dallas, Texas 75357

Tel (214) 324-5116 www.fergusonroad.org

Larry and Sue Ingram, McDonalds

RESIDENTIAL RESERVICES, LLCREHABRENTALRESALE

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS


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