The Vickery Meadow Improvement District utilizes its Community Services Program to produce and coordinate community enrichment activities and events, develop and nurture community relationships and support, as well as to disseminate and publish information in an effort to foster a sense of community. We also work to cultivate resident leadership and participation in community programs and events to empower residents to engage in civic participation and to be aware of needs in the community to strengthen involvement in community issues on a long-term basis. It is important to us that families feel good about living here in Vickery Meadow.
The Community Services Program supports VMID's mission in the following ways:
- Community Enrichment Activities and Events
Identify funding sources to provide special needs and programs for the Vickery residents. These events attract families and a host of community services to promote health, literacy, counseling and many other valuable services available at no charge to the participating families - Developing Community Relationships
By developing partnerships and collaboration with other community organizations, VMID increases its ability to help build sustainable communities. These outreach efforts help meet the varied and changing needs of the Vickery Meadow Community. - Disseminating and Publishing Information
Communities that are economically and socially disadvantaged are often not aware of the services and programs available to them. VMID attempts at reaching those unaware by distributing and publishing information
VMID COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEES
- Community Health Services Committee - Serves as a point of coordination, strategic planning, creative synergy, and resource allocation. Community Health Services utilizes these resources and expertise to identify and help meet the needs of our community by evaluating the level and types of services available or needed within the District and initiate the action to secure these identified services. Services are reassessed on an annual basis and are determined based on community needs.
2009 Priorities are (1) Preventing and educating about sexually transmitted diseases; (2) Providing mental health care; (3) Collecting data on community health issues; (4) Preventing hunger; and (5) Providing child safety seats and education about using child safety seats.
Member Agencies include Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, Parkland Health and Hospital System, Bank of America, Dallas Independent School District, Injury Prevention Center of Dallas, Catholic Charities, Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation, Texas Woman's University - School of Occupational Therapy, Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Vickery Meadow Learning Center, International Rescue Committee, City of Dallas, and National Council of Jewish Women. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month. - Student Support Committee Formed to meet the growing need of school-age children and youth residing in Vickery Meadow. The committee works to provide basic supplies such as school uniforms, jackets and school supplies for the students in order to build healthy esteems and prepare them for success.
Member Agencies include Northway Christian Church, Temple Emanu-El, Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, Vickery Meadow Learning Center, Heart House, Dallas County Adult Probation, Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, North Park Presbyterian Church, International Rescue Committee and Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month. - Pedestrian Task Force Formed to address the pedestrian issues surrounding Lowe Elementary and Sam Tasby Middle School. Working to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to improve pedestrian and bicycle access within the Vickery Meadow Community, coordinates education/outreach program, and establish solutions by working together to make sure results occur for the safety of pedestrians.
Member Agencies include Temple Emanu-El, Vickery Meadow Learning Center, Injury Prevention Center, Children's Medical Center, Vickery Wellness Center, Heart House, and Wildflower Apartments. - Summer Enrichment Camps - Summertime alternatives that provide safe and productive activities that are both stimulating and enjoyable. Broad range of activities that include character building programs, recreation, arts & crafts, drama, and educational fields trips.
Partners include Dallas Police Athletic League, Dallas Tennis Association, Dallas Parks & Recreation, Tatu's All Star Soccer Camps, Catholic Charities, Lake Highlands YMCA, Children's Theater and DISD. - Academic Enrichment & After-School Programming - Expanded learning opportunities for participating children in a safe and supervised environment. Provides assistance with homework and promotes developmental growth through recreational, cultural, and artistic programs that encourage leadership.
Partners include DISD, HIPPY, and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas.
Vickery Coalition Action Team
The Vickery Coalition Action Team (VCAT) is a coalition of agencies, organizations and individuals who volunteer their time and efforts to Vickery Meadow to make it a healthier, safer place to live, work and play. VCAT was formed in 1994, with about 5 agencies, to evaluate and respond to health, social, educational and recreational needs of the community. Today, there are about 40 plus entities and individuals working together to affect change.
The vision of VCAT is for the Vickery Meadow Community to be a model of quality urban apartment living characterized by active community services; neighborly resident relationships; a clean safe, visually appealing environment; and opportunities to develop individual potential and grow in a positive lifestyle of contentment and contribution.
The Vickery Meadow Improvement District host VCAT monthly meetings on the fourth Friday of each month from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm at the Bank of Texas located at 8255 Walnut Hill Lane. Visitors are welcomed and may RSVP with Angelina at executivedirector@vickerymeadow.org.
VCAT Membership
- American Institute of Architects - member since 1997
- Arriving Refugee Reception Center - member since 2005
- Buckner - member since 2000
www.buckner.org - Camp Fire USA (Kids Club) - member since 2004
www.campfireusadallas.org - Catholic Charities of Dallas - member since 2004
www.mrs.catholiccharities.org - City of Dallas Crisis Intervention - member since 2001
- Classic Regency Hyatt - member since 2008
- Communities in School - member since 2006
- Community Council of Greater Dallas - member since 2008
- Community Dental Care - member since 2006
- Community Supervision & Corrections - member since 1998
- Dallas Children's Theater - member since 2003
www.dct.org - Dallas Public Library - Skillman SW Branch - member since 2000
www.dallaslibrary.org - Dan D. Rodgers Elementary - member since 1993
www.dallasisd.org - DISD Refugee Support Services - member since 2007
- Emmett J. Conrad High - member since 2006
www.dallasisd.org - Fair Oaks Youth & Family Center - member since 2006
http://www.parklandhospital.com - Heart House - member since 2000
www.hearthouse.org - Iglesis Cristiana Oasis de Esperanza - member since 2004
- Injury Prevention Center - member since 2006
- International Rescue Committee - member since 2002
www.theirc.org - Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary - member since 2006
www.dallasisd.org - Jill Stone Elementary at Vickery Meadow - member since 1999
www.dallasisd.org - Lake Highlands YMCA - member since 2000
www.lakehighlandsymca.org - Lee A. McShan Jr. Elementary - member since 2005
www.dallasisd.org - L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary School - member since 1993
www.dallasisd.org - National Council of Jewish Women - member since 1993
www.ncjwdallas.org - North Park Presbyterian Church - member since 1993
www.northparkpresbyterian.org - Northway Christian Church - member since 2004
www.northwaychristian.org - Parkland Health & Hospital System-COPC - member since 1996
www.parknet.pmh.org - Primary Purpose Group, Cocaine Anonymous - member since 2008
- Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas - member since 1993
www.texashealth.org - Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church - member since 2005
www.phpc.org - Sam Tasby Middle School - member since 2006
www.dallasisd.org - SMU's Catholic Ministries - member since 2006
www.smu.edu - Temple Emanu-El - member since 1993
www.tedallas.org - Texas Woman's University School of Occupational Therapy - member since 1993
www.twu.edu - Vickery Family Wellness Center - member since 2000
- Vickery Meadow Learning Center - member since 1997
www.vmlc.org - Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation - member since 2007
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