EDUCATION

From preschool to GED programs and college, DHA has resources to help our clients learn and grow. Education is one of the most important tools people leverage to become self-sufficient. Across Dallas ISD, about 88 percent of students are economically disadvantaged. These children are our future. To break the generational cycle of poverty we must do everything in our power to provide these children with an opportunity to learn, grow and pursue meaningful work and careers. Otherwise, the cycle is destined to continue. To empower our clients with education opportunities DHA has two main initiatives – one focused on early education in partnership with Head Start of Greater Dallas and the Opportunity Rising Foundation, which provides education scholarships to eligible clients.

AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAMS

DHA Residential Communities partners with non-profit organizations to provide tutoring programs for resident youth on-site at DHA-owned properties. We believe providing students with additional support for homework, test preparation and key learnings skills supports their development and long-term education goals.

OUR WORK WITH HEAD START

DHA has partnered with Head Start of Greater Dallas for more than 20 years to provide child development for our clients. We have created two main facilities located at DHA communities that serves our families’ children from ages 3-5 years old at our FRAZIER, CEDAR SPRINGS, WEST DALLAS, BUCKEYE AND ROSELAND properties.

THESE CENTERS OFFER A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES FOR OUR FAMILIES AND THEIR LITTLE ONES, INCLUDING:

  • Computer learning
  • Creative arts
  • Educational activities
  • Health check-ups
  • Family services
  • Nutritious meals and snacks

All of the centers are led by qualified, nurturing teachers, and are also able to serve children with special needs. Like Head Start, our team at DHA believes “Every child deserves a Head Start” and we’re proud to be able to offer our clients with these resources that teach children and build families. To learn more about Head Start of Greater Dallas, please visit:
HSGD.ORG

 

OUR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION – OPPORTUNITY RISING

DHA is proud to have provided educational scholarships to our residents for more than 20 years, investing $1.5 million of non-federal funds. This scholarship program has helped more than 1,000 students attending college across the country pursue their education.

Based on a recent survey of our legacy scholarship recipients, we recorded that more than 70 percent of our scholars are first generation college students and 86 percent no longer receive any form of governmental assistance.

WE PROVIDE OUR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING:

  • Scholarships for undergraduate studies
  • Scholarships for returning to college after a brief departure
  • Securing their GED
  • Internships
  • Skills Workshops

To support our education foundation, you can volunteer or donate here:
OPPORTUNITYRISINGFOUNDATION.ORG