Community Outreach

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Community Development Block Grant is funding provided to the City by the federal government. These funds are designed to benefit low to moderate-income individuals who reside in the City of Dallas. A percentage of these funds are earmarked for public service activities such as after school and summer programs.

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OST @ Dallas Elementary Schools

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department provides FREE Out-of-School Time (OST) programs at 10 Dallas Elementary Schools via our Community Development Block Grant. OST programs operate according to the DISD calendar from 3pm-6pm on normal school days.

Activities:

In addition to a healthy snack and homework assistance, youth will experience a variety of daily activities including arts, sports, fitness, life skills, games. Our OST is designed to offer effective academic enrichment, physical fitness, nutritional and life skill programs to challenge children and make learning fun.

How to qualify:

To qualify for the program, a child must be between the ages of 5*-12 and must attend the school of where the OST program will be held.

(*5 years of age on or before September 1, 2024)


How to register:

Registration is done on-site at each school location during program hours. Please arrive with proof of residency (ex. utility bill), copy of driver’s license/identification card, and copies of proper identification for anyone who will be picking up your child.

Program Sites:

School AddressZip Code
Ascher Silberstein Elementary
5940 Hollis Ave.
75227
Bayles Elementary
2444 Telegraph Ave.
75228
B. H. Macon Elementary650 Holcomb Rd.75217
Cesar Chavez Learning Center
1710 N. Carroll St.
75204
Clinton P. Russell Elementary
3031 Beckley Ave.
75224
Jack Lowe Elementary
7000 Holly Hill Dr.
75231
Leila P. Cowart Elementary
1515 S. Ravinia Dr.
75211
Lida Hooe Elementary
2419 Gladstone Dr.
75211
Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary
610 N. Franklin St.
75211
W.A. Blair Elementary
7720 Gayglen Dr.
75217

 (Updated 7/30/24)