Resource center opens its doors
Dallas ISD inaugurated its second resource center this week to serve the students in West Dallas and their families.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde and Board of Trustees President Joe Carreón both praised the Resource Center West as a place that will make a difference in the community because of the resources it will provide—from a safe space for students to participate in after-school programs to a grocery-style pantry managed by Brother Bill’s Helping Hand.
The Resource Center West, located at 2200 Dennison St., will serve parents and students from Dallas ISD schools with a focus on the Dr. L.G. Pinkston Sr. High School community and surrounding areas. Students in grades prekindergarten through 12 and their parents/guardians will have access to a variety of services.
The West Dallas location joins the Resource Center South, which opened last year to serve the Lincoln and Madison communities. The centers are part of the projects approved by voters in the 2020 Bond.
The center will prioritize four areas of services that were determined with the help and participation from the community:
- Access to primary healthcare
- Access to daily household needs
- Recreation spaces and programs
- Family counseling and resources
The Resource Center West serves as a centralized hub to access multiple services. It is designed to act as a one-stop location where parents and students can engage in learning, personal development, and community-building activities.
It will offer community-driven programs that provide free resources and services; a dedicated space for parents to access education, and enrichment activities; a hub for collaboration between local schools, parents, and community organizations; and the pantry for families to obtain free food.
In addition to the ribbon cutting, the center will hold a grand opening for district families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1.
