Our Community

Every year hundreds of generous individuals share their time and offer financial support to help strengthen our community through SouthFair Community Development Corporation social services. Our services are open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and without the continued support of the community we would not be able to offer our services to those in need.

SouthFair Community Development Corporation would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our organization over the years through their selfless donations of time and financial support.

• Against the Odds 1 On 1 Mentoring Program
  
  What is Mentoring?
  
  “Mentoring is a one-on-one caring supportive relationship or partnership between a mentor and a mentee that is based on trust. This relationship focuses on the needs of the mentored individuals and encourages them to develop to their fullest potential based on their own vision of the future."
  
  Our Mission
  To empower the children of prisoners to maximize their potential by providing academic, social & moral enrichment through supportive adult to child relationships that emphasize well being and advancement.
  
  Our Program:
  1)  Encouraging the child (ages 4-15 with at least one parent incarcerated in a
      state or county facility)
  2)  Strengthening the family (caregivers and incarcerated parents)
  3)  Enhancing the community (zip codes 75210, 75215, 75217, 75223, 75227 and
      others)
  
  Youth referred from other zip code areas will be assessed on an individual basis and may be referred to other programs as needed,
  
  Mentors receive monthly trainings and commit to the mentoring relationship for a minimum of 1 year.  Mentors and mentees meet at least once per week for no less than one hour of face-to-face contact.  Mentors, mentees and families participate in quarterly events that develop social skills, encourage character development and support the institution of family rituals.
  
  We are seeking Mentees for the program.  To participate in the program, please click download to download ATO Mentee Application.
  
  
  
  
  Be our mentor.  Download an application now.
  
   
  
  
  
  For program information contact: Liz Duncan¸Progran Director
  Assim Shadee, Program Specialist Brenda  Freeman, Administrative Assistant.
  
  Click HERE to go to contact page for contact Information.
  
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• DEFY
  
  What is DEFY?
  
  The Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Program is a multi phased drug and violence prevention program that targets youth between the ages of nine and twelve years of age to deter them from negative behavior and activities at their most influential stage of life.  The program instructs youth on several topics such as drug resistance, self-esteem, gang awareness, conflict resolution, and physical fitness DEFY consists of four integrated components which together provide a year-long experience for the youth:
  
  Leadership Camp- Phase I:  This phase of the program consists of a residential (nine day Camp) that is structured to provide a focused classroom learning environment on various topics.
  
  Mentoring: In order to reinforce the skills learned in Phase I, a 10-month mentoring program during the school year takes place.  Adult volunteers and youth from Phase I are placed into mentor cluster groups where they participate in workshops, field trips and tutoring. activities for the 10-month period.
  
  Parent Engagement: Throughout the DEFY Program , DEFY Program Coordinators and staff actively encourage parents / guardians to become engaged in supporting their children’s commitment to a positive , drug –free  life style.
  
  Outplacement: Upon the conclusion of the DEFY Program year, all youth are placed in various follow-up programs to ensure that the youth are continually engage in drug violence prevention activities.
  
  DEFY provides a safe, productive and fun week in the summer and ten months during the school year. DEFY ensures a safe learning environment for its youth.
  DEFY staff are trained, caring professionals who take child safety and enrichment to heart.
  
  Defy youth become confident citizens that learn hoe to effectively stay away from drugs and other negative behavior.
  
  But most of all , DEFY is fun!
  
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• Fair Park Merchants Association
  
  The mission of the Fair Park Merchants Association is to unite the business and residential communities of South Dallas/Fair Park, to create and promote economic development, to provide an environment conducive to business development and retention in the area, and to be an active voice in local political activities.
  
  Click HERE to go to contact page for contact Information.
  
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• IKOJA:
  
  IKOJA is the voice of South Dallas’ future. The work “IKOJA” is delivered from the Yoruba language in West Africa and means “to move or transition.” IKOJA is a catalyst for mobilizing young adults to engage in innovative political, economic and social activism in South Dallas.
  
  IKOJA is an emerging group of young adults that is developing a leadership, action and a vision for South Dallas.
  
  To support:
  
  
  
  
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• South Dallas Faith Coalition
  
  
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• WEED AND SEED
  
  Funded by the U. S. Department of justice , Operation Weed and Seed is an innovative strategy designed to prevent , control and reduce violent crime , drug abuse and gang activity in targeted high- crime neighborhoods.  It involves a dual approach of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors cooperating to weed out criminals who participate in violent crime and drug abuse while seeding in human services in the area to address prevention ,treatment and neighborhood revitalization. Community Policing serves as the bridge between law enforcement and neighborhood restoration.
  
  Our Mission is to reduce drugs, violence, and related  and related crimes to improve the quality of life for residents ,through multi –agency collaborations leading to Neighborhood R Revitalization, combining the Resources of:
  
  Community Policing
  Prevention, Intervention & Treatment
  Law Enforcement
  
  Mini grants invested in community and faith-based organizations plus partnerships with residents, businesses and other community stakeholders produce solution-based initiatives.  Weed and Seed brings together all key partners in the Steering Committee leadership to develop a long –term plan for the neighborhood .  On the enforcement side targeted arrests and prosecutions are the primary thrust.  On the community development end the focus is on providing social service, educational support, truancy prevention, employment training and economic development opportunities.
  
  
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