City of Dallas

?? The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) kicked off their Coat Drive and celebrated the first anniversary of the OHS Friends Group on Nov. 18 at Smoky Rose. We are collecting new or clean gently used adult-sized winter coats and jackets for our unhoused neighbors. ?? Our Coat Drive will continue through Dec.31. For more information email [email protected]. Find your donation spot: dal.city/CoatDrive2024

We had the opportunity to connect with 9th to 12th-grade students, sharing exciting career opportunities within the City of Dallas. Representatives from Aviation, Civil Service, Dallas Fire-Rescue, Dallas Police Department, Judicial Services, and Dallas Aquatics were on-site, providing invaluable guidance on career exploration and job search tips. Empowering the next generation is always a privilege. Wishing these bright students great success as they pursue their goals! ?? #CareerDay #CareerPrep #JobSearchTips #Inspire #FutureGoals

?? This past Saturday, Council Member Chad West and Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins assisted in the groundbreaking of the next phase of Oak Cliff's Wynnewood Village. Thank you to all who attended - we look forward to this revitalization! ?? ?? El sábado pasado, el concejal Chad West y el alcalde pro tem Tennell Atkins participaron en la ceremonia de inicio de la próxima fase de Wynnewood Village en Oak Cliff. ?Gracias a todos los que nos acompa?aron! Esperamos con entusiasmo esta revitalización. ??

The City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) is commemorating National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week with the launch of a citywide coat drive at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2024 at Smoky Rose. Individuals of all ages are invited to attend. This event is also the first anniversary celebration of the OHS Friends Group, a 300-member community whose members serve Dallas’ unhoused neighbors through projects organized by OHS. Bring a new or clean gently used adult-sized winter coat and learn more about the OHS Friends Group and Friends Group Junior while enjoying free live music, appetizers, and non-alcoholic beverages. For every coat donated, guests will receive a raffle ticket for a $100 Smoky Rose gift card (must be present to win). Coats can be dropped off through Dec. 31, 2024 at Smoky Rose, principal sponsor of this year’s coat drive, and at select Dallas Public Library locations: dal.city/CoatDrive2024. Help OHS reach their goal to collect 1,000 coats! To RSVP for the event or to receive more information about the OHS Friends group, email [email protected]. #HHWeek #BeTheSolution #GiveResponsibly

???? The month of gratitude is here! This November, we’re focused on supporting our community with food distribution events and Thanksgiving baskets filled with fresh products. ???? ?? Visit dal.city/Turkey2024 for more details on how to get your basket or receive fresh products at a nearby event. We want to know: What are you grateful for this year? Share with us in the comments! #GratitiudeMonth

???? ?El mes de la gratitud está aquí! Este noviembre, nos enfocamos en apoyar a nuestra comunidad con eventos de distribución de alimentos y canastas de Acción de Gracias llenas de productos frescos. ???? ?? Visita dal.city/Turkey2024 para más detalles sobre cómo obtener tu canasta o recibir productos frescos en un evento cercano. Queremos saber: ?Por qué estás agradecido este a?o? ?Comparte en los comentarios! #GraciasDallas #COD

On this Veterans Day, the City of Dallas extends our deepest gratitude to those in uniform who have served our nation. Today, we honor you! ?? #VeteransDay2024

City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Please see facility closures and service changes here: bit.ly/CODHoliday.

??? City of Dallas is offering a sustainable way to dispose of your signs after the election. From now through Nov. 30, drop off any corrugated plastic signs and metal stakes at one of our three transfer stations. Locations and hours: dal.city/2024SignRecycling

The Office of Homeless Solutions is offering sweet treats and holiday cards as a new volunteer opportunity for youth on December 7, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM in partnership with UGM Dallas. Spend a few hours making holiday cards while enjoying refreshments and holiday music with 60 children at Center of Hope Women and Children’s Shelter. This opportunity is open to youth ages 12-17 and their adult chaperones. Sponsors are needed for light refreshments and crafts. To sponsor or register for this event, email [email protected]. #BeTheSolution #GiveResponsibly #OHSFriendsGroup