ZWHJCOC Announcements
The Importance of Racial Representation in Research Is Topic for August 16 Lunch & Learn
August 4, 2022 — Black and Brown participation in clinical trials is critical to ensuring better outcomes for all, and to providing cutting edge treatments that might save lives in underserved communities, according to Marieshia Hicks, project manager—Clinical Research Office for UT Southwestern. In a presentation titled “Black and Brown Participation in Clinical Trials: The Importance of Racial Representation in Research” Hicks will discuss the need for more participation by under-represented minority communities. The session, sponsored by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center, is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue.
Although cancer clinical trial participation is low among all patients, this issue is particularly pronounced for under-represented minorities, with African Americans and Hispanic/Latinx individuals accounting for fewer than five percent of trial participants, says Hicks. The resulting non-representative trial accrual leaves important clinical questions unanswered and yields results that may not be broadly applicable to all patients. Black/African Americans have the highest mortality rate of any racial and ethnic group for all cancers combined and for most major cancers; and cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanic individuals in the United States.
Marieshia Hicks, MHA is a Project Manager for both the Clinical Research Office (CRO) and the Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity (COEE) at UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hicks has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Fisk University and a Master of Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is passionate about health equity and has championed several programs aimed at increasing the diversity of research faculty and participants. She is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and within UT Southwestern Medical Center, serves as Co-Chair of the Women & Allies Business Resources Group and committee member of the African American Employee Business Resource Group. As the “bridge” between the CRO and COEE, Hicks is responsible for the development, implementation and management of programs and initiatives that address diversity and equity in research at the UTSW Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.
To register, https://www.zwhjcoc.org/classes. For more information, contact Erica Lloyd at erica.lloyd@zwhjcoc.org.
ZWHJCOC Presents Session on How to Effectively Communicate with Traumatized Youth
August 4, 2022 — Parents, teachers, and coordinators of youth programs are invited to attend a back-to-school session on how to effectively communicate with traumatized youth. This session will engage participants in discussions about helping youth express themselves and will teach creative ways to work with youth who have been traumatized by a crisis or an unexpected event. The theme for the session is “Lost Kids: Painting with a Twist.” The session is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, via Zoom and in person at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave.
What you will learn from the Lunch & Learn:
How to effectively communicate with children who have been touched by life’s traumas and circumstances.
Parents, teachers and youth program leaders will experience painting with a twist
An opportunity to connect with an experienced vendor who can assist you through the process.
Presenters are Monica Johnson, founder and chief executive officer of Monica Johnson Enterprises, and Desree Robinson, CEO & founder of Lost Kids.
Johnson has a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapist from Amberton University. She also has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of North Texas, an MBA, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dallas, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Dallas Baptist University, and a Diversity and Inclusion for HR Certification from Cornell University.
Johnson has first-hand knowledge of the impact of unresolved childhood issues and family conflict, which was fueled by a culture of abandonment; she has taken all this education and experience from transforming companies and employees and is now using her gifts and life experience to invest in and change the lives of our most valuable resource, our youth, and women.
Robinson is a native of Dallas, born and raised in the Oak Cliff area. She is the middle child of three raised by a single mother. Desree will share her story of how art gave her the funnel to re-establish her self-worth and the value her purpose has on earth. Desree was once lost, and now she has found a life of gratitude and abundance to share with youth through M & M Beginners Art School. M & M Arts is a time capsule of creativity, emotional healing, and resolutions through expressive color painting for The Lost Kids who cannot communicate, find rest, and have lost connection with their source of life. She created Lost Kids in 2009 and bought it to life, she says, during the pandemic. Lost Kids is storytelling for children ages 5 and up who experience trauma at an early age. It delivers strength, resilience, and hope and leads to a pathway of overcoming fear and doubt.
BACKGROUND
The Lost Kids has seven characters representing different personalities and social and economic backgrounds. Each character delivers strength, resilience, and hope that leads to a pathway of overcoming fear and doubt and re-learns to trust, love, and live life as a happy kid.
To register, https://www.zwhjcoc.org/classes. For more information, contact Pamela Washington at pamela.washington@zwhjcoc.org.
Tax Strategies & Benefits Every Business Owner Should Know
July 22, 2022 — Lakeesha Browne, a licensed certified public accountant, will teach a class for small business owners that will help them to better understand the tax code. Titled “14 Tax Strategies that Every Business Owner or Aspiring Entrepreneur Should Know,” Browne says business owners should attend this session to learn about all benefits allowed by the tax code. The Lunch & Learn session, via Zoom, is at 11 a.m. on August 2 and is sponsored by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center.
Lakeesha Browne is a licensed certified public accountant with more than 20 years’ experience. She graduated from the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and received her master’s degree in teaching from Texas Woman’s University. She has extensive knowledge of accounting and has worked with many types of industries such as high tech, service, retail, non-profit and more. She also has experience as an educator at the secondary, community college, and university levels and most recently was an adjunct professor at Texas Christian University. She is the principal accountant of her own CPA firm, L.V. Browne, CPA, based in Richardson, TX.
To register, https://www.zwhjcoc.org/classes.
For more information, contact Erica Lloyd at erica.lloyd@zwhjcoc.org.
Fashion Designer Returns to Frazier House to Teach
Sewing Simple Pants
July 22, 2022 — Repurpose Fashion Designer Keisha Tucker returns this month to Frazier House to teach how to sew simple pants. The July 27 Lunch & Learn is offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Tucker is owner of Aw-KinaSew’N’. The session is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue.
This second class follows her Basic Sewing and Tote Bag session held earlier this year. Now she will teach participants how to sew simple pants. Please note, participants will need to bring their own sewing machine for the class.
Keisha Tucker was born and raised in Compton, CA. She is married and has seven children. Her love for sewing began at the very young age of 12 and has grown to a passion for repurposed fashion. Keisha likes to call herself the Repurpose Queen because she has been repurposing her clothes since she learned to sew. She took sewing classes all 4 years of high school and took what she learned and built upon her skills!
Tucker has been an entrepreneur since 2009. Her fields of experience span from simple seamstress work to making sophisticated and elaborate repurposed fashions. She has produced an annual Fundraiser Fashion Show in September since 2015. She uses the fashion shows as her way to give back to the community by donating a portion of the proceeds to a local non-profit organization.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org/classes.
For more information, contact Erica Lloyd at erica.lloyd@zwhjcoc.org.
Trendsetters Enterprises Presents Free Workshop for Trucking Company Owners & Start Ups
July 7, 2022 — Trendsetters Enterprises, a local drug and alcohol testing center, is offering a free workshop for trucking companies and aspiring truck owners to help them with compliance and other practices that are universal to any business. The theme for the session is “Let’s Get it Right the 1st Time.” Darice Anderson, director of Trendsetters Enterprises, and her team will discuss company start up, compliance, hiring processes, selecting a drug testing center, record keeping and audits. This Lunch & Learn session is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, via Zoom and in person at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave. This session is sponsored by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center.
A special treat is planned for in person participants. Chef Melanie Patterson will host a food tasting of various items from her menu. Patterson, a certified chef for 28 years, owns Heaven’s Manna Catering which specializes in good old downhome Cajun food and food for the soul.
Trendsetters Enterprises supports logistics companies to help ensure their success with their employees and partner relationships. Their focus is education and customized training. This family-owned company is led by Director Darice Anderson and her two sisters—Felicia Davis and Sherretta Anderson, who together have more than 30+ years of experience in management, business consulting and quality assurance and six years working in the trucking industry.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
For more information, contact Pamela Washington at pamela.washington@zwhjcoc.org.
ZWHJCOC Hosts Bank Networking Fair
For Small Business Owners
July 7, 2022 — The Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center is hosting a Bank Networking Fair for Small Business Owners on July 20, 2022, at 10 a.m. This networking session aims to assist small business owners with access to capital and will help them to understand the best banking products for their business needs. You must be preregistered to attend. The session will be hosted at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave.
This opportunity is being presented for small business owners through the work of several ZWHJCOC banking partners. Leading the steering committee is Frances Smith-Dean, Executive Director of the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Other planning committee members are Krystian Reyes - Krystian Reyes | LinkedIn, Kim Cousin - Kimberly C. | LinkedIn and, Deana Stafford - Deana Stafford, CRCM, CAMS | LinkedIn
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Events.
If you are a banker and would like to participate, please email Frances.smith@zwhjcoc.org.
Free training programs for high-paying careers kick off in June
May 23, 2022 — The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center has partnered with Tene Frazier, Instructional CE Coordinator with the School of Manufacturing & Industrial Technology at Dallas College, to offer training in no-cost adult education programs that will prepare you for high-paying careers.
Free training is being offered in —
Robotics
Manufacturing
Logistics
View this video for more information about the programs: https://youtu.be/phwWAMrAoN0
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
For more information, contact pamela.washington@zwhjcoc.org
Improve Your Ability to Communicate in English
May 23, 2022 — Want to learn how to communicate better in English? You can practice and improve your English-speaking skills with Verano al 101! This program is being offered online and in person June 6 through July 29 by Saint Romero of America Ministries in collaboration with the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center and several other organizations.
This 8-week program offers more than 60 class sessions in which you can learn to understand and communicate at work, school, the doctor’s office and when shopping. Students can join the program at any time.
In person classes will be held Monday to Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Online sessions are scheduled for Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In person locations:
4144 N. Central Expressway, Dallas
4600 Spring Avenue, Dallas
For more information, go to: https://www.wearesraministries.org/summer-school or call 469-325-8156.
Teachers Needed for Summer ESL Program
May 23, 2022 — You can earn a $2800 stipend by teaching in an ESL summer program being offered by Saint Romero of America Ministries in collaboration with the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center and several other organizations.
By becoming a volunteer ESL teacher in the Verano al Cien! Program or “Summer at 100!” Program, you can earn a stipend of $2800. Teachers will be helping Latino adults learn to communicate in English, allowing them to be more productive at work, school and elsewhere.
Teachers do not need to speak Spanish. They just need the ability to be friendly and conversational with people. For more information and to apply, click this link https://www.wearesraministries.org/summer-teaching
Roadmap to Career Success is Topic of May 26 Lunch & Learn
May 3, 2022 — The “Roadmap to Career Success” session will provide information and activities for participants to work on their career goals and aspirations. Nya Watson, Associate Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, will discuss with participants how to build a resume, how to design a personal board of directors and will help them with creating a five-year career development plan. This session is scheduled for May 26 at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave.
Attendees should bring a copy of their resume so that it can be reviewed and work on revising it during the session. This interactive session will also provide the opportunity for individuals to create career goals.
Nya Watson is an Associate Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She has held various positions in the nonprofit, public, and financial sectors. In her current role, Nya conducts compliance examinations and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) evaluations for State Member Banks. Watson is passionate about strengthening the relationship between financial institutions and communities to meet credit and community development needs, and she regularly supports CRA outreach initiatives. Nya holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and a minor in Human Rights from Southern Methodist University, and a Master of Social Work degree in Social and Economic Development from Washington University in St. Louis.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
For more information, contact Erica Lloyd at erica.lloyd@zwhjcoc.org.
Fashion Designer to Teach Sewing Basics at
Next ZWHJCOC Lunch & Learn
April 20, 2022 — Repurpose Fashion Designer Keisha Tucker will teach sewing basics at the May 4 Lunch & Learn offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Tucker is owner of Aw-KinaSew’N’. The session is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue.
The Basic Sewing and Tote Bag session will teach the basics of sewing such as how to thread your machine, wind the bobbin and sew basic stitches. Participants will also make a tote bag. Please note, participants will need to bring their own sewing machine for the class.
Keisha Tucker was born and raised in Compton, Ca. She is married and has seven children. Her love for sewing began at the very young age of 12 and has grown to a passion for repurposed fashion. Keisha likes to call herself the Repurpose Queen because she has been repurposing her clothes since she learned to sew. She took sewing classes all 4 years of high school and took what she learned and built upon her skills!
Tucker has been an entrepreneur since 2009. Her fields of experience span from simple seamstress work to making sophisticated and elaborate repurposed fashions. She has produced an annual Fundraiser Fashion Show in September since 2015. She uses the fashion shows as her way to give back to the community by donating a portion of the proceeds to a local non-profit organization.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
For more information, contact Erica Lloyd at erica.lloyd@zwhjcoc.org.
Cryptocurrency Is the Topic for April 26 Lunch & Learn Session
April 20, 2022 — Want to learn more about cryptocurrency? You can do so at the April 26 Lunch & Learn session offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Frances Smith-Dean, a successful economist, will help you to understand what blockchain is and how it will be relevant to our society. You can join the session via Zoom at 11 a.m.
Crypto 101: What You Need to Understand will also teach you how tokens are categorized and the basic jargon you need to know when dealing with this digital currency.
Frances Smith-Dean is executive director of the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. She has extensive experience as a successful economist, political activist and a community leader. She has utilized her vast knowledge for more than 20 years as a financial consultant, both nationally and internationally, by working with business leaders around the world regarding foreign exchange trade opportunities. As the owner of The Financial Educator, she provides training sessions about the economy to her clientele throughout the nation. She also serves as business advisor for several faith-based organizations.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
For more information, contact Erica Lloyd at erica.lloyd@zwhjcoc.org.
Internet Course Will Educate, Inform and Entertain
in Upcoming ZWHJCOC Lunch & Learn
March 30, 2022 —John Murphy, career coach with the Senior Source Elder Financial Safety Center, will help participants explore the Internet and many of its offerings in the April 5 Lunch & Learn offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. The session is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Murphy describes this course and the Internet as a vast resource that can educate, inform, and entertain you. And it can be a pretty good place to shop too! This course is geared to the new Internet user and begins with an overview of websites and browsers and online safety. Then it’s off to discover some of the best the Internet has to offer including sites for lifelong learning, entertainment sources for streaming music and movies, the best of shopping, and more. Appropriate for desktop, tablet, and smartphone users.
As a career coach, Murphy has strived to provide top-notch coaching for those seeking a new career direction or help with their career path. He has a passion for assisting clients in the areas of career development, interviewing, resume writing, salary negotiating, creating and implementing job search strategies, and increasing employability.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
For more information, contact info@zwhjcoc.org.
ZWHJCOC Offers Emergency Preparedness Session
March 15, 2022 — Know what to do in case of an emergency? Do you have a plan to help you and your family stay safe? The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center is offering a session to help individuals create a basic emergency response plan for themselves or their families from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, March 24. The session will be offered via Zoom.
Presenters Audrey Brown and Erica Lloyd will help participants
Create a viable plan that will include the equipment they will need
Determine the communications devices they will need
Create a list of items that would be needed for a disaster relief kit
Identify documents they would need in case of an emergency
Audrey Brown is the executive assistant for the ZWHJCOC. She worked at Sam's Club for 18 years in sales and says she truly enjoyed her time with the company. She started in August 2000 in Columbia, South Carolina, and relocated in February 2004 to Dallas where she held every position from marketing, membership desk, to salesperson at the wireless center. Brown says the experience was challenging and rewarding at the same time and it prepared her for this next chapter of life because it taught her how to change quickly and peacefully.
Erica Lloyd is owner and managing partner of Sanllo Online, an online retail shop. She served in the U.S. Army for 14 years having joined as a private in 1985. She was later commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1990 as a U.S. Army Aviator. She flew UH-60 Blackhawks. Her time in the Army was served in the U.S., Honduras, Guatemala and Belize. She flew missions in support of the State of Texas, including aerial firefighting and post disaster inspections. She compiled and wrote information to generate a manual of Standard Operating Procedures. Lloyd has a BS in computer engineering technology from Prairie A&M University.
ZWHJCOC Offers Free Training
Focused on Growing Your Business
$1000 awarded to top participant
March 14, 2022 — The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center is offering free training to small and startup businesses to help them grow their business. The top participant who completes the program will be awarded $1000. Participants will also receive $750 for business legal advice and $300 for entity incorporation, if needed. And, they will have the opportunity to present their business proposal to potential investors. This initiative is funded in part by the Muse Family Foundation which has provided funding for the technical assistance training.
This free training will present best practices in business planning, accounting, cash flow management, business taxes, marketing, social media and more over a 12-week period (one 3-hour session per week). The program provides ongoing mentorship as well.
Eligibility criteria include:
Own a business in or plan to relocate to 75210 or 75215
No physical store or space required
Product-based companies can have pop-up stores
Service-based companies must hire within zip codes
The application period is March 14-April 1. Orientation is April 25 with sessions beginning via Zoom on April 27.
For more information and to apply, visit www.zwhjcoc.org, click on Events > Classes. You can send inquiries to info@zwhjcoc.org.
Foreign Exchange Trading Is Topic of March 3 Lunch & Learn
February 17, 2022 — Stephon Royal, a representative with IM Mastery Academy, will present information on trading on the foreign exchange with the COLORS software March 3 from 11 a.m. to noon., via Zoom. This Lunch & Learn session is offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Participants will see a demonstration of the COLORS software that has made trading in the foreign exchange, crypto currency and binary options market easier than ever.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
Generational Wealth Strategies Topic for
Upcoming Lunch & Learn
January 24, 2022 — Tommie Coleman, of The Coleman Insurance Group, will help participants at the February 17 and 24 Lunch & Learn sessions offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center by educating, empowering and assisting them with the information needed to create generational wealth using cash value life insurance. Coleman is scheduled to discuss generational wealth and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. And from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Coleman will host one-on-one consultation sessions in a private setting to answer and complete participants’ process to work toward creating wealth. The sessions will be at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue.
“The Infinite Banking Concept” will focus on these topics:
How to become your own banker
How to Create Generational Wealth
Understanding Living Benefits of Life Insurance
Creating Tax-free Income
How to Create Income You Can't Outlive
Tommie Coleman has 25+ years of experience in the industry. Prior to entering this industry, he earned an MBA in Business and Finance from Prairie A&M University. He received a Commission as a Field Artillery Officer in the United States Army where he served six years. Following service, he worked as a Telecommunications Engineer with AT&T. As an independent agent, Coleman focuses on providing financial education and awareness to his clients leading to them being able to have better financial solutions for their lives. He teaches about retirement planning, life and health insurance and annuities. He works with individuals, business owners and professional athletes helping them to save on taxes, create income that they can’t outlive, and estate preservation and planning.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
ZWHJCOC Offers Classes in How to
Fight Against Debt
January 24, 2022 — Avenues to fight against debt and how to prepare for retirement are topics for upcoming classes offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Nick Farley, a licensed insurance financial coach, will present both topics Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue. Sessions are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to a discussion of these topics, one-on-one consultation sessions are planned to help participants work through the process toward creating wealth.
The sessions will explore the following topics:
How to Create Smart & Safe Streams of Income
How to turn Compound Interest into a Safety Net for Retirement
How to become Debt-free using Insurance policies
The Importance of having a Financial Coach vs. Insurance Agent
Secrets that the Insurance Industry doesn't share.
Farley has a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Central Arkansas, a Masters and Doctorate from Covington Theological Seminary. He is a retired school superintendent; retired pastor; licensed insurance agent and master financial coach. Farley is married with two grown daughters and three stepchildren. He is a former chaplain at a residential treatment center; has written 13 books and has toured the U.S. and several foreign countries conducting educational seminars.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
ZWHJCOC Offers Class to Help Participants
Polish Their Sales Skills
January 17, 2022 — Audrey Brown worked in sales at Sam’s Club for 18 years. She says she truly enjoyed her time with the company and enjoys sharing all that she learned with others. Join Audrey at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, to hear what she has to say to help you polish your sales skills. This Lunch & Learn session will take place at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave., and will be on Facebook Live as well.
Brown’s sales experience with Sam’s Club started in 2000 in South Carolina. She relocated to Dallas in 2004 and held positions with the company in marketing, membership desk and salesperson. She says while her experiences were challenging, they were also rewarding.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
ZWHJCOC Offers Help in Creating a Business Plan
January 10, 2022 — Not sure what to place in your business plan? ZWHJCOC Executive Director Frances Smith-Dean can help you with that. Smith-Dean will help you to create a business plan by providing the information that you will need to understand the major components of a plan. The session will also provide information on data that might be needed if you are looking for investors or bank capital.
Register now for this session planned for Thursday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue. Go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Events > Classes.
Presenter Frances Smith-Dean has extensive experience as a successful economist, political activist and a community leader. She has utilized her vast knowledge for more than 20 years as a financial consultant, both nationally and internationally, by working with business leaders around the world regarding foreign exchange trade opportunities. As the owner of The Financial Educator, she provides training sessions about the economy to her clientele throughout the nation. She also serves as business advisor for several faith-based organizations.
For more information, send inquiries toinfo@zwhjcoc.org.
Attorney Markeyta Mitchell to Discuss Entity Structures at ZWHJCOC Session
December 13, 2021 — Markeyta Mitchell is an attorney whose specialty is in commercial and estate planning. She will present information about the differences between the most frequently used Texas business entities at the December 16 Lunch & Learn presented by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Mitchell will discuss also the pros and cons of setting up business entities in Texas.
You can attend this session by registering at www.zwhjcoc.org. Click on Classes.
Mitchell, a Tennessee native, also specializes in corporate governance and contract disputes. She has experience defending physicians in medical malpractice suits. Before moving to Texas, she served as a judicial clerk for the Tennessee Attorney’s General’s office, the Mecklenburg Public Defender’s office and several law firms. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, and the J.L. Turner Legal Association. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Tennessee and her law degree from Charlotte School of Law in North Carolina.
Tax Expert Presents Strategies for New Small Business Owners
December 1, 2021 – Alfred Record II, LifeTax and Financial Services Enrolled Agent, will present information on tax strategies for new small business owners at the December 9 Lunch & Learn session presented by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. The class begins at 11 a.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave.
Attendees will learn about some commonly overlooked tax advantages, legitimate tax write offs and what distinguishes a business from a hobby by the IRS. Participants will learn also about proper business expenses and how to best prepare for business tax filings.
Record is a Dallas native and a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA with a BA in business and a concentration in marketing. He worked in various roles in operations management for 10 years with a transportation and logistics company in Dallas. He received his Enrolled Agent designation in 2020 giving him authority to represent individual and business taxpayers before the IRS. LifeTax currently serves 500+ clients in Texas, Georgia, California, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, and New York.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes.
Tutors Needed for Dallas ISD Students
December 1, 2021 — The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center has partnered with the Dallas Independent School District to help find tutors for students grades K-12. The deadline to register for an appointment for an interview is December 10.
Competitive Pay Rates are being offered by the district. You can earn —
· $13/hour – High School Students
· $20/hour – College Students
· $31/hour – Current Teachers
· $31/hour – Retired Teachers
Tutors must commit to a consistent weekly schedule, work up to 30 hours per week, know computer fundamentals and have reliable transportation. Flexible work schedules are available. The assignment is from January through June of 2022.
For more information, call 817.873.1104 or visit www.zwhjcoc.org
November Lunch & Learn Sessions at Frazier House Offer a Variety of Topics
November 1, 2021 — A variety of subjects are on tap for November Lunch & Learn sessions at Frazier House including creating million-dollar businesses, designing a marketing toolkit for your business and information on how to get your credit in better shape. Sessions are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue.
On November 4, ZWHJCOC Executive Director Frances Smith-Dean will help participants explore their business ideas. This class is designed to help individuals assess the right types of ideas that can produce sustainable businesses. Participants will be able to identify how to assess and research the best ideas for which they have a passion. Could your idea be a million-dollar business? Join us and find out.
On November 11, Loretta Simon, retired communications administrator for the Dallas Independent School District and Operations Manager for Marvel Events + Marketing will help participants create a marketing toolkit for their business. Communicating in 2021 is far from a one-size-fits-all approach. Learn the importance and value of effective and targeted communication, so you’ll be equipped to choose the right medium and the right message for the right audience. This interactive session will include audience participation/discussion and there will be an opportunity to create a draft communication plan.
On November 18, Baldemar Hernandez, a vice president and Business Relationship Banker at Comerica Bank in Dallas will discuss the 5Cs of credit. Learn how to make your business more creditworthy.
To learn more about these sessions, and to register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes.
Free Job Skills Training Offered By ZWHJCOC
October 4, 2021 — A free job skills training program to teach individuals to install fiber optic cables is being offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Fiber optics is commonly used in telecommunication services such as internet, television and telephones.
Registration is open now through October 12. Go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on the Skills Training tab. Applicants will be assigned an interview time by October 13 with interviews being conducted October 14-15. Classes and interviews will be held in-person at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave., Dallas.
The potential earnings for individuals starting jobs in this field are about $50-$75 per hour. It is an 8-week training class which meets 4 days per week. Participants will receive a $200 weekly stipend. ZWHJCOC will cover the cost of the certification for the BICSI Installer 1 & 2. Trainees will have access to job placement services, job readiness training, financial coaching and case management services.
For more information, email info@zwhjcoc.org.
Financial Literacy Classes Teach Participants
How to Accumulate Assets
October 4, 2021 — Learn to create balance sheets, savings plans, monthly budgets and more on the way to learning how to accumulate wealth in two financial literacy classes being offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Center. Orientation is scheduled for October 18 for those interesting in registering in either the Hispanic Women's Financial Wellness Group or the Millennial Women’s Financial Wellness Group.
Participants can expect to set financial goals and then create a realistic plan of action to help them meet those goals and objectives. Instructors for the classes are Yareli Rubio-Jasso and Shetoria Lynea Fennie.
Rubio-Jasso, the coach for the Hispanic Women’s Financial Wellness Group, is currently pursuing a Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Information Technology degree. She is focusing on growing her family’s generational wealth and maneuvering through new paths in finance. She is an amateur futures trader and cryptocurrency enthusiast.
Fennie will coach the Millennial Women’s Financial Wellness Group. She is an Associate at JP Morgan Chase with more than 13 years of experience in mortgage default. She is also the owner/CEO of Lynea Du Jour LLC, a fast fashion company. She describes herself as a strategist with a passion in helping individuals unlock their skill sets to build the lifestyle they desire.
These classes are made possible through a grant from the Texas Women’s Foundation. To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes. For more information, email info@zwhjcoc.org.
ZWHJCOC Lunch & Learn Sessions Help You to
‘Prepare for the Shift’
September 15, 2021 — Being prepared for today’s shifting economy is not easy, but this 6-session program will help you figure out your next steps. “Preparing for the Shift” will teach you about the shifting economy and what to do to prepare for what’s coming next in an autonomous society. This class will meet in person at Frazier House every two weeks from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., October 12, 2021 – January 11, 2022. Frazier House is located at 4600 Spring Ave.
Frances Smith-Dean, instructor for this program, will take you for a look at history and how the 4th industrial revolution might change our society. You will learn about —
Innovation and automation in the economy
Digital currency and how to understand it
Embracing the new changes within the 4th Industrial Revolution
Smith-Dean is executive director of the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. She has extensive experience as a successful economist, political activist and a community leader. She has utilized her vast knowledge for more than 20 years as a financial consultant, both nationally and internationally, by working with business leaders around the world regarding foreign exchange trade opportunities. As the owner of The Financial Educator, she provides training sessions about the economy to her clientele throughout the nation. She also serves as business advisor for several faith-based organizations.
Registration is open now through September 24. To learn more about the sessions, and to register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes.
ZWHJCOC Lunch & Learn:
How to Be a Strong and Active Board Member
September 8, 2021 — Interested in joining the board of an organization or a corporation? Looking for effective board members? Then plan to attend the upcoming Lunch & Learn session offered by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center to learn about the process of becoming an effective board member. Presenter Kristina Dove says that joining a board can be a consideration for many and as important as it is for an organization or company to have a governing board, it is just as important to choose active, strong members to run that board. “The Importance of Cultivating a Strong, Active Board” will be presented at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue.
The discussion at the session will center around the “5 Whys” — why choosing the right board member is vital to productivity, efficacy and sustainability, and the role of “YOU”—the potential board member— and how important your commitment is to the process. This will be explored through voice, service, philanthropy, connections and leading from the "middle."
Kristina Dove is the founder and CEO of Community Power Consulting, a business which provides advising services and programs to nonprofit and educational organizations throughout Texas. She has served in a variety of nonprofit management roles during her career and has helped thousands of students through her work with the Dallas City of Learning initiative when she was the director of Learning Systems for Big Thought. She recently was named one of Dallas’ Top 40 Under 40 in Business, by the Dallas Business Journal. The Dallas native earned her bachelor’s degree in science and health from the University of Houston.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes.
Helping You to Live Healthier with Diabetes
Is Subject of Lunch & Learn
August 29, 2021 — Dr. Esteria Tatum Miller, Chief of Engagement & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at The Root Cause, will present a session titled “Your Diabetes, Your Heart” at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Frazier House. The Lunch & Learn session is sponsored by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Frazier House is located at 4600 Spring Ave.
The one-hour presentation, “Your Diabetes, Your Heart,” is an American Diabetes Association funded project to educate about diabetes and heart health. Each participant learns about diabetes and heart health to lower their risk.
After the lesson, you will:
Understand what diabetes is.
Know about its link to heart disease and stroke.
Understand how to take charge of your health to reduce your risk.
Join the Know Diabetes by Heart initiative.
Dr. Miller is a Healthcare professional with a passion for global health. A published commentator and speaker with a national platform, she has expertise in project and program management for chronic disease initiatives in vulnerable populations. Her skills in Business Development and Healthcare Information Technology have maximized opportunities in the areas of public relations, analyzing new business opportunities, fundraising, serving diverse communities and securing and managing resources. Her engagement with leaders at the local, state and federal levels afforded her an invitation to the White House in October 2012 to meet with Secretary Kathleen Sibelius and Health care industry professionals about how to formulate interest in the community for the Affordable Care Act.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes.
Hiring Events Set at Frazier House August 14 & 21
August 13, 2021 — Looking for a job? Frazier House will be the site for two Opportunity Sessions hosted by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center and Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking on August 14 and 21. Smokey John’s is looking to hire 100+ individuals to staff their State Fair concession booths. If you are looking for temporary work, you should plan to attend one of these sessions to get more information and to apply for a position. The sessions are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue.
Available positions include logistics manager, booth managers, food prep, food distribution, cooks, drivers and more. Earnings for the various positions range from $9.25 to $14 per hour. Multiple shifts are available between 8 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. This is a background friendly opportunity. Training will be provided.
Register at www.zwhjcoc.org to attend one of the opportunity sessions. Click on Jobs. Walk ins are welcomh. You can also go to https://smokeyjohns.bamboohr.com/jobs/ to apply for a job now.
The New Global Society Explored at Upcoming
ZWHJCOC Lunch & Learn
August 13, 2021 — Find out what the new global society might have in store for you at two Lunch & Learn sessions being presented by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. The “4th Industrial Revolution” will outline what you need to know and how to be prepared while also teaching about working in an autonomous society. Session 1 — A look at history — will be presented Aug. 24; Session 2 – The new global society — is scheduled for August 25. Both sessions are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue.
Session One - A look at the history - deals with a look at history, what the 4th industrial revolution is, how the 4th industrial revolution might change our society, and what to expect moving forward.
Session Two - The new global society - focuses on becoming a global citizen, how to navigate through all of the changes and challenges that American citizens may face, and how the globalist will implement society 5.0.
Presenter Frances Smith-Dean is the Executive Director of the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. She has extensive experience as a political activist, a community leader and a successful economist. She has utilized her vast knowledge for more than 20 years as a financial consultant, both nationally and internationally, by working with business leaders around the world regarding foreign exchange trade opportunities. As the owner of The Financial Educator, she provides training sessions about the economy to her clientele throughout the nation. She also serves as business advisor for several faith-based organizations.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes. For more information about this session, contact Jasmine Anderson at jasmine.anderson@zwhjcoc.org.
Home Ownership in Dallas to be Discussed in August ZWHJCOC Lunch & Learn Session
July 26, 2021 — If you own land in Dallas or you are an heir of a homeowner, this session is for you. Thor Erickson, Area Redevelopment Manager for the City of Dallas, will present information on the programs offered by the City of Dallas Department of Housing at noon, Thursday, Aug. 19, in person at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave.
“Community Land Trust” is the topic Erickson will discuss which will include all of the information you need to know as a homeowner or as heir of a homeowner in the City of Dallas.
Erickson, AICP, is an Area Redevelopment Manager at the City who is working to advance equitable housing policies in the Department of Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization.
He currently leads the Housing Preservation division that includes the Home Improvement & Preservation Program, Targeted Rehab Programs, Tangled Titles Program and has worked on a variety of other initiatives such as the Short-Term Emergency Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program, Emergency Home Repair Program and Community Land Trusts. His body of work sets out to preserve existing housing and he works with residents to inform housing policy. He has worked on affordable housing policy, design, and advocacy both internationally and domestically in the non-profit and government sectors.
To register, go to www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes.
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International Living and Group Economics Among Topics for 2021 ZWHJCOC Juneteenth Economic Forum
June 10, 2021 — The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center will kick off its 5th Annual Juneteenth Economic Forum Monday, June 21, with the first session starting at 11 a.m. You can register now for the six sessions which will be presented June 21 through June 23, via Zoom. Go to: www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes.
Day 1 topics are “The Sharing Economy: Creating Apps for Global Use” and “International Living: Working and Living in Another Country as American Citizens”
Day 2 will focus on “Workforce Transition: Making the Transition from Employee to Employer” and “Business Opportunities within the Sharing Economy: Airbnb & Turo Rentals”
Day 3 takes a look at “Career Readiness: Preparing for the Workplace” and “Preparing for the 4th Industrial Revolution and Group Economics”
A special presentation is planned for the first session on Day 1 to the recipient of the Zan W. Holmes Jr. Champion Award which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated perseverance and determination in support of the Outreach Center and its mission to improve the lives of those in poverty by providing them education and job skills. The honoree is always willing to go the extra mile for the community and is relentless in making things happen. This year’s recipient is Vincent Ratcliff who joined the ZWHJCOC Board of Directors in 2017 and was elected Treasurer soon after. He has generously donated to the organization, helping fund its programs and services. He is an Adjunct Professor who teaches Criminal Justice courses for Dallas County Community College District. He retired from the Federal government after more than 34 years of service including several years as a Special Agent, Criminal Investigator.
This event is free and open to the public. Go to: www.zwhjcoc.org and click on Classes to register.
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