RAYO Planning

Love is community ?? Together, we are stronger. Happy Valentine’s Day! El amor es comunidad. ?? Juntxs, somos más fuertes. ?Feliz Día del Amor y la Amistad! #community #dallas

? Can you help us uplift Oak Cliff’s voice? ? We are looking for volunteers to help us: ??Distribute flyers in the community (sponsored by @somostejas ????) ???During the day of the event Sign up today ?? https://lnkd.in/g647RJ9V ???? THANK YOU Somos Tejas ???? The mission of Somos Tejas is to cultivate a vibrant culture of civic participation in the Latino community that becomes a transformative force towards a more progressive and inclusive Tejas. We are so grateful for them sponsoring the block walk to bring awareness of this event to 1,400 homes near the Hampton-Clarendon area. In addition to the 1,400 bilingual flyers, we will also be printing posters for the small businesses on Hampton-Clarendon to display. Thank you Somos Tejas for standing alongside us and investing in the movement. ????THANK YOU Albert Mata???? Another huge thank you goes out to RAYO’s Semillero Albert Mata. He has devoted his time, care and wisdom in helping us create a game plan to canvass 1,400 homes. Thank you for always supporting our Oak Cliff community??

??Call for Volunteers?? To-sign up, click here https://lnkd.in/g647RJ9V THANK YOU! ??Help us to block walk homes in the Hampton-Clarendon neighborhood. Our goal is to leave flyers at people’s homes about the Feb 4th event! Our goal is 1,400 homes! ?? Saturday February 1st at 9 AM Meetup: Lida Hooe Elementary School 2419 Gladstone Dr, Dallas, TX 75211 ????Volunteer for the Feb 4th event (more details about the event below) We need volunteers between 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sign-up in 1 hour increments What is the future of Hampton & Clarendon? Join us for a fun-filled family event inspired by the legacy of Chapulín Colorado. Enjoy music, art, and activities for all ages as we come together to share your vision for the Hampton & Clarendon area. Learn about the city’s recommendations, decide if you agree, and let your voice be heard!

Community Having Each Other's Back: Consider Becoming a Sponsor Today! You may do so here: https://lnkd.in/gyEUsbQ6 The first event of the year is a direct response to the community's December 2024 advocacy for a consistently inclusive Hampton-Clarendon Authorized Hearing process. RAYO supported the community by creating and hosting the petition on our website. In response to this effort, RAYO Planning is organizing an educational, family-friendly event with a fun Chapulín Colorado theme—not a formal meeting. Our goal is to ensure the community is informed about the city’s recommendations, can ask clarifying questions, and has the opportunity to submit their feedback. If you can, we hope you’ll consider donating to this effort. If not, no worries—we’ll also be sharing other ways to get involved! #oakcliff #dallas #economicjustice #racialjustice #urbanplanning

?? The City of Dallas is asking residents to help decide how to spend federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?? These funds impact affordable housing, community development, environmental justice and more. Speak up for affordable housing and environmental justice by: ?? Filling out their survey https://lnkd.in/gYJiA-nt ?? Attend one of their meetings This is YOUR chance to ask for funding for: ? Programs to help people facing pressures of gentrification ? Rezoning neighborhoods with a large presence of heavy industry … and so much more, see slide 3 for ideas ?? We urge you to ask the city to tie this funding to the recently adopted Forward Dallas Comprehensive Plan. This visionary plan provides a roadmap for Dallas to grow in a way that addresses housing, gentrification, transportation, and environmental challenges. What does this mean? By connecting HUD funds to Forward Dallas, we can prioritize zoning changes in environmental justice (EJ) communities to address long-standing injustices. This is a critical step in fulfilling Dallas’ commitments to fair housing and environmental justice. Don’t miss this opportunity! #affordablehousing #fairhousing #environmentaljustice #dallas #HUD #Texas

We wanted to take a moment and encourage everyone to find ways to support California as its communities - both people and wildlife - face challenging times due to the fires. We will continue to share resources and encourage you to send any our way to help amplify their reach. Although our work is based in Texas, such moments of emergency require all of us to come together and do our part. No effort is too small. Our planet is our collective home. ???? - Queríamos tomarnos un momento y alentar a todos a encontrar maneras de apoyar a California mientras sus comunidades (tanto las personas como la vida silvestre) enfrentan tiempos difíciles debido a los incendios. Continuaremos compartiendo recursos y lo alentaremos a que nos envíe cualquiera para ayudar a ampliar su alcance. Aunque nuestro trabajo se basa en Texas, esos momentos de emergencia requieren que todos nos unamos y hagamos nuestra parte. Ningún esfuerzo es demasiado peque?o. Nuestro planeta es nuestro hogar colectivo. ????

Each donation is an investment in serving North Texas communities fighting for environmental, housing, and economic justice. From the volunteers who helped design our fundraiser, to those who uplifted our holiday drive, and the donors who generously contributed — we are deeply grateful. Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting our work. ?? The RAYO Luminary Honorable Mention: Christopher Cauble ?? The RAYO Luminary category, symbolized by the star on our holiday tree, directly funds the behind-the-scenes research needed to explore and understand potential solutions to neighborhood issues. This includes exploring best practices, connecting with experts across the country, and identifying innovative approaches to pressing issues. We are excited to announce that this donation directly funds RAYO's first advocacy-inspired event of the year, scheduled for February 4th—stay tuned for more details! Thank you Christopher Cauble, for your continuous support of our on-the-ground efforts as we work alongside community members to build a more just North Texas. Your support and mentorship helps us to build a sustainable organization equipped to stand with communities in this long-term fight for justice. We are grateful to have you as part of the RAYO community. #peoplepoweredplanning #environmentaljustice #fairhousing #economicjustice #northtexas

Hey Oak Cliff ?? So, what is the future of Hampton & Clarendon? More details to come but for now please save the date! Join us for a fun-filled family event inspired by the legacy of Chapulín Colorado. Enjoy music, art, and activities for all ages as we come together to share your vision for the Hampton & Clarendon area. Learn about the city’s recommendations, decide if you agree, and let your voice be heard! Tuesday February 4th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Winnetka Elementary School (Gym) 1151 S Edgefield Ave, Dallas, TX 75208 — Oye, Oak Cliff ?? Entonces, ?cuál es el futuro de Hampton & Clarendon? Más detalles próximamente, pero por ahora ?reserva la fecha! únase a nosotros para un evento familiar lleno de diversión inspirado en el legado del Chapulín Colorado. Disfrute de música, arte y actividades para todas las edades mientras nos reunimos para compartir su visión del área de Hampton y Clarendon. ?Conozca las recomendaciones de la ciudad, decida si está de acuerdo y deje que se escuche su voz! Martes 4 de febrero 5:30 - 7:30 Escuela Primaria Winnetka (Gym) 1151 S Edgefield Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

RAYO Planning was formed to listen to the heartbeat of communities fighting for environmental, housing and economic justice. These injustices were created over a span of generations, but everyday we find wins that move the needle towards justice. We are gearing up for another busy year of good fights. As Chapulin Colorado would famously say, “The good ones, follow me.” Become a volunteer today: https://lnkd.in/g2FKUicP

?? Your impact by donation levels! ?? This holiday season, help us work alongside communities and advance environmental, housing, and economic justice by supporting our holiday fundraiser. Each ornament represents a meaningful way your contribution makes an impact. Pick your donation level here: https://lnkd.in/g6meEc-g See how your support directly benefits our community. ?? $20 – Semilla Starter Funds essential supplies for neighborhood gatherings, where RAYO provides guidance to strengthen community-based efforts. ?? $40 – Community Builder Ensures flyers are neatly secured during block walking efforts with blue painter’s tape. ?? $50 – Community Fueler Provides food for evening strategy sessions, supporting residents as they collaborate on neighborhood solutions after work. ?? $75 – Barrio Leaders and Defenders Covers refreshments and materials for volunteer working sessions, equipping leaders to advance RAYO’s justice-driven mission. ?? $100 – Justice Advocate Supports food for residents attending lengthy public hearings at City Hall, keeping them energized as they advocate for critical issues. ? $400 – RAYO Luminary Funds in-depth research to explore innovative solutions, including best practices and expert outreach beyond city-presented options. Thank you for your support! ??