Ferguson Road Initiative

A nonprofit organization
Fundraise

$3,500 raised by 19 donors

6% complete

$60,000 Goal

Invest in the Vision: FRI is strong and vital

Your support helps FRI to advance three key project developments:

  • Crime and Public Safety:
    • Address crime hot spots through targeted crime task force initiatives. For example, Lower Ferguson Road Corridor and Buckner/Peavy Intersection Crime Task Forces
    • Identify coach and mentor neighborhood leadership in establishing CrimeWatch Organizations to fight crime.
    • Support community safety resource fairs
    • Track and monitor crime trends in Far East Dallas in partnership with the Dallas Police Department
  • White Rock Hills Recreation Center:
    • Ensure CENTER is community-driven
    • Opens by 2029
    • Provide equitable services and programming to serve the whole community
  • Far East Dallas Public Improvement District (2026)                    
    • Establish By-laws and a PID Board              
    • Hire a PID manager              
    • Create a contract for Extended Neighborhood Patrolling with the Dallas Police Department      

Ferguson Road needs: 

    • Building capacity
    • Crime Prevention and Public Safety Initiatives
    • Volunteer IRS certified tax preparers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
    • Volunteers for community events: Operation Beautification, March 7; Blood Drive, July 18, 2026, Community Connection Townhall Meetings, (September 15, 2025, February 9, 2026, September 14, 2026)
    • Project Development Support for White Rock Hills Recreation CENTER and Far East Dallas Public Improvement District

Mission

The mission of FRI is to engage and empower a community of advocates to advance a safe, beautiful, prosperous and proud Far East Dallas.

Needs

Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI) needs in 2024:

• Building Capacity

• Crime Prevention/Public Safety

• Project Development for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center

• Establish a Public Improvement District (PID)

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Financial Literacy

Equity Statement

The Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI) serves an economically and ethnically diverse community in Far East Dallas. We are aware of the inequities and structural deficiencies that exist in our society. That is why, for more than 25 years, FRI has worked to foster a community that is just, sustainable, and equitable for all, not just a privileged few, who call this area home. We are proud of the work we do in support of racial diversity, equity, and inclusion and will continue to listen, advocate, engage, and respect the people we serve.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Ferguson Road Initiative

Tax id (EIN)

75-2797489

Guidestar

Causes

Community Improvement

Operating Budget

$250,000 - $499,999

Counties Served

Dallas

BIPOC Serving

Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Other

Address

P.O. Box 570417
Dallas, TX 75357

Phone

214-324-5116

Email

mariavalenzuela@fergusonroad.org

Website

http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/dallas/fri

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