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June 2022 was special for Chris Lovick Jr. – it was the month he closed on his forever home: four stories with a rooftop deck. The journey, not easy, proved worth it. After two years of searching for land in South Dallas, Chris decided to take matters into his own hands and reach out to …
Creating Opportunities at the Community Level During Black History Month, we acknowledge and pay tribute to the generations of triumphant people who changed the course of history. Those of the past whose contributions we still cherish today; and those of the present whose contributions will continue to pave the way for the future. It is …
Ms. Goins was approached and asked if she’d like free renovations done to the exterior of her home. She thought it was a joke. But it proved to be no joke at all. Once SouthFair became a partner in the project, flyers went out to South Dallas neighborhoods. That’s where Ms. Goins read about the …
On October 22, 2022, SouthFair hosted our second annual Fair Park Estates Front Yard Competition. A completely free to join the fall-themed competition, yards were judged on three categories: After a SouthFair board member and Dallas PD officers judged the yards, first and second place prizes were handed out. Winner: Rodriguez Family Runner Ups: Erica …
In 2017, Ke’Andre Nash became SouthFair’s youngest homebuyer, at 20 years old Becoming a homeowner seems like a daunting task for many, which is why SouthFair has implemented programs and workshops, as well as employed counselors to help lower and middle-income individuals and families obtain affordable housing. For the last 30 years, SouthFair has helped …
Kiara Kabbara has lived a full life ever since she stepped through SouthFair’s doors It has only been six years since then-intern, Kiara Kabbara was working in SouthFair’s office. Since then, she has worked on a local campaign, won student body president three times, and recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Kiara …
SouthFair’s community of homeowners features many great women who are making history March is all about “commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history,” for National Women’s History Month, according to https://womenshistorymonth.gov/. In South Dallas, it seems as though we have local history-makers. Business owners, community …
Becoming a homeowner has many benefits – private space, malleability, and no more renting! And while we understand that the buying process isn’t necessarily the easiest, SouthFair has homeowner counselors who will walk you through the process for free! Similarly, you can even start by viewing our online informational videos. Our Homeowner Informational Sessions are …