October 14, 2022 – Macy’s has been a supporter of the Opportunity Rising Foundation since 2011, having invested a total of $92,600 in North Texas students through scholarship grants, supply donations, and Macy’s gift cards for scholarship winners. This year, Macy’s is continuing their generosity with a $7,600 donation, with $5,500 for scholarship grants and… Read more »
Opportunity Rising Foundation Awarded Scholarship & Four Scholars Received Texas NAHRO Scholarships August 13, 2021 – Opportunity Rising, the education foundation for DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, awarded 30 North Texas students with college scholarships and four foundation scholars received scholarships from the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials… Read more »
The Opportunity Rising Scholarship Awards application window is now open for 2021 high school graduates. The scholarships are designed for graduating high school seniors who reside in DHA’s Public Housing or participate in DHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. Eligibility requirements are: Student must reside in DHA supported housing Becoming a graduate with a high school… Read more »
If you are interested and need financial assistance to attend an institution of higher learning, you must register for our mandatory virtual meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
January 25, 2021 — High school seniors, it’s never too early to start planning for your future! You can get started right now by working on your application for the 2021 Texas NAHRO Scholarship, sponsored by the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (TXNAHRO). As a new addition this year,… Read more »
January 4, 2021 — DHA is proud to announce that Capital One is supporting the Opportunity Rising Foundation as part of its Impact Initiative, a five-year commitment to support growth in underserved communities and advance socioeconomic mobility by closing gaps in equity and opportunity. The Opportunity Rising Foundation, an initiative of DHA, Housing Solutions for… Read more »
December 2, 2020 — Macy’s, a loyal partner to the Opportunity Rising Foundation, contributed $8,000 in 2020, bringing its total investment in North Texas scholars to more than $75,000. Macy’s and the Opportunity Rising Foundation, an initiative of DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, have helped more than 300 North Texas scholars living in low-income… Read more »
October 22, 2020 — Opportunity Rising Foundation, an initiative of DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, received an anonymous gift of $10,000 to help exceptional North Texas scholars pursue their higher education goals. “We’re so grateful to this donor and all who are inspired to contribute,” said Troy Broussard, President and CEO of DHA. “Because… Read more »
October 21, 2020 – Opportunity Rising, the education foundation for DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, awarded 10 students with college scholarships during the DHA Board of Commissioners Meeting on September 14, 2020. The Foundation presented awards in the amounts of $1,500-$4,000.00. Scholarship recipients are attending the University of North Texas, Prairie View A&M University, Grambling… Read more »
Dallas County Promise is a coalition of school districts, colleges, universities, employers, and communities that have joined forces to help more Dallas County students complete college and begin careers. If you are a high school senior graduating in 2020 and you attend a high school on the list of participating Dallas County schools, sign up to take the Dallas County Promise Pledge now!