Building for Growth – Sustainable Single-Family Home Case Study: New Orleans
Creating long-term, impactful developments that are mission driven, community focused, and affordable is not a far off goal. Around the world, leaders, communities, and developers are coming together and innovating in exciting ways to help solve housing.
Neighbors, Disasters, Community Resources: What resources are there in emergencies?
As community leaders and non profit developers, we are in service of our community. Emergencies and disasters can strike at any moment, and being prepared is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of our families and neighbors.
End of Year Giving Campaign with DCH
As 2024 draws to a close, DCH invites businesses and individuals to support its mission. By choosing to donate, you’re investing in the future of Dallas and equitable housing.
Giving Thanks and Giving Back in Dallas: Volunteer Opportunities for Thanksgiving 2024
Thanksgiving is nearly here and we reflect on how grateful we are for the blessings in our lives. One way to show gratitude is through acts of kindness.
Origins of Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is celebrated on Tuesdays following Thanksgiving in the United States, but it is more than a follow-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Celebrating Mrs. Eva Jones: The First Honoree of the Phyllis Isaacs Legacy Award
DCH announced Mrs. Eva Jones as the inaugural recipient of the Phyllis Isaacs Legacy Award. This award was established to honor leaders who embody service and community,
National Night Out 2024 in Queen City
National Night Out (NNO) is in its second year in Queen City, and this year’s celebration at Salem Institutional Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, was better than the first! From 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the block next to Salem Institutional Baptist Church
Building For Dallas: An Inside Look at Armonia Apartments
We are excited to have the opportunity to help preserve affordability and create sustainable communities in Dallas.
North Texas Giving Day 2024 9.19.2024
Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day is September 19, 2024. We are excited to participate this year and share the spirit of philanthropy in this 18-hour online event.
Why, Where, and How to Vote in Dallas for National and Local Elections
Voting is a critically important civic duty that has an impact on international, local, and state borders. It is your way to get your voice heard and to be able to help your community and its future. We have a real page-turner of a national election happening this year
I Want to Buy a Home in Dallas, Now What? DCH’s Guide to Homebuying Assistance
Becoming a homeowner is a part of the American dream, a dream that seems out of reach for many. Insurance premiums, inflation, and difficulty saving for down payments are considerable barriers to homeownership.
DCH Ode to Ongoing Education
In 2024, you may have noticed through our Instagram stories or our other channels that our President and other staff are often engaged in ongoing education programs.
Developers and Housing Advocates Debate Lot Sizes and Housing Affordability
Considering the housing crisis in Dallas that has emerged as one of the most pressing issues of this decade, developers and housing advocates are having more and more conversations about how we are using space.
How Zoning Overlays Protect Communities and Housing Affordability
Rezoning is one of the biggest conversations we are having as developers, non profits, and advocates for affordable and attainable housing.
Building for the Future: Technology and Innovation in Mixed-Use Workforce Housing Design
DCH is very lucky to have the guidance and experience of our new chair, Stephanie Behring when we conceptualize and plan new developments.
Financial Literacy Awareness 2024
In 2023, Americans owed over $1.03 trillion in credit card debt, with over one-third of adults reporting that they’re “just getting by financially.”
Financial Literacy Month Takeaways for 2024
In 2023, Americans owed over $1.03 trillion in credit card debt, with over one-third of adults reporting that they’re “just getting by financially.”
Welcome to the Board, Ebony Jones
DCH is excited to introduce Ebony Jones, our newest DCH board member. She is a distinguished leader with
entrepreneurial acumen and strategic foresight bringing over two decades of dedication to driving
meaningful change within the education and non-profit sectors.
DCH Learning and Leading in Housing: Current Events
DCH is committed to continuing education and leading in the community, by example. April has been a month full of travel and new opportunities for our leadership team.
Architectural Design Expert Assumes Leadership as New DCH Board Chair
DCH announces new board chair, Stephanie Behring. Behring has served on the board of DCH for six years and offers vital new perspectives to lead DCH both in the field of building and promoting attainable housing