The Opportunity Rising Foundation is hosting a week of college tours this summer from August 3-7, 2026. The foundation will provide chaperones, lodging, transportation, and a daily meal stipend for selected high school students. College tours give students an opportunity to walk around the campuses where they could be studying for four years, and get… Read more »
DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas is offering paid internship opportunities for the summer of 2026. There are 20 spots available for students who are residents of DHA affordable housing programs including Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program. The internships pay $14 per hour with schedules of up to 19 hours per week!… Read more »
Parents, DHA has partnered with the T-Mobile Project 10Million to help provide free internet access to eligible K–12 students in our communities. This initiative is designed to ensure that internet access is not a barrier to learning. Through Project 10Million, T-Mobile is offering free hotspots with 200 GB of mobile data each year for five… Read more »
Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025 “When one is helped, thousands benefit.” — Dr. Priscylla Bento, Director of Resident Services Nowhere is that more evident than in the power of education. Education is not merely a process of learning facts and skills; it’s a transformative force that shapes the course of a person’s life and,… Read more »
DALLAS, TX, August 14, 2025 – Opportunity Rising Foundation, the nonprofit organization established by DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, awarded $141,980 in scholarships to 70 scholars as part of its 2025 scholarship cohort. This investment supports youth and adults served in DHA programs who are pursuing college degrees, workforce certifications, and other postsecondary pathways… Read more »
Our Scholarships Over the last 25 years, the Opportunity Rising Foundation, an initiative of DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, has helped scholars living in DHA-supported housing pursue their collegiate goals and attend the colleges of their choice by providing scholarships, financial assistance, mentorship and learning opportunities. There are four different types of scholarships provided:… Read more »
The Opportunity Rising Foundation, an initiative of DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, has helped scholars living in DHA-supported housing pursue their collegiate goals and attend the colleges of their choice by providing scholarships, financial assistance, mentorship and other valuable opportunities to encourage lifelong learning. The foundation strives to be the catalyst for students to… Read more »
Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024. This Giving Tuesday, you have the power to transform lives through the gift of education. At Opportunity Rising, we believe in the power of learning as a path out of poverty. Education has the power to change lives, opening doors to opportunities that once seemed out of reach.… Read more »
DHA is Accepting Applications for the Summer Internship Program At DHA, we believe in empowering communities through education and employment opportunities. Our paid summer internship program is designed to give high school and college students living in DHA-supported housing the opportunity to enhance their professional skills, gain firsthand experience in a real office environment and… Read more »
DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, created the Opportunity Rising Foundation to offer students living in DHA-supported housing access to resources and enriching experiences that empower them to pursue higher education and lifelong learning. The foundation provides scholarships, internships, mentoring opportunities, and more, setting students on a path for successful career opportunities and a higher… Read more »