DALLAS – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Opportunity Rising, the Education Foundation for DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, awarded college scholarships to 30 North Texas students, and four of the foundation’s fellows received scholarships from the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (TXNAHRO). The scholarships were announced at the annual Opportunity Rising Scholarship event, which took place virtually on August 3, 2021.
That year, the Foundation made grants ranging from $ 1,000 to $ 4,000 and established the Bill and Lynn Croft Scholarships in recognition of the generous support of Mr. Scott Fawcett in honor of his mother and stepfather. Five NAHRO fellowships have been awarded to DHA fellows, including the Texas NAHRO Jim Hargrove Fellowship and the Southwest NAHRO Philip Miller Fellowship to Trayvion Newton.
The Opportunity Rising Foundation believes that education is key to bringing DHA residents and their families into self-employment. Through generous donations, the foundation provides scholarships, mentoring and learning opportunities to help our scholarship holders achieve their educational and professional goals.
Foundation scholars will be Berea College, Boston University, Collin College, Dallas College, Eastern New Mexico University, Huston-Tillotson University, McMurry University, Lincoln Tech, Ottawa University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern Methodist University, Southern University and A&M College, Texas Lutheran University, Texas Southern University, University of Hartford, University of North Texas at Denton, University of Texas at Arlington and Dallas, and Wichita State University.
“The Opportunity Rising Foundation was created to help our students overcome adversity in order to achieve their educational and professional goals,” said Troy Broussard, President and CEO of DHA. “Our foundation scholars have achieved their training goals and have become lawyers, epidemiologists, entrepreneurs, pharmacists, clinical audiologists, medical assistants, class case managers, nurses and educators. When we help our students spark their passions and pursue lifelong learning, communities emerge. ”
The foundation has awarded 1,149 high school graduates with more than $ 1.6 million in scholarships over the past 24 years.
Scholarship holders of the Opportunity Rising Scholarship 2021:
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Nahomi Abebe, 2021 graduate of the International Leadership of Texas
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Kemeria Abdulkader Baraso, a 2021 graduate of Lakeview Centennial High School
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Hela Alimissouri, will graduate from Plano Sr. High School in 2021
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Jonathan Anderson, Trinity Christian High School graduate in 2021
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Ann Elizabeth Chavez, 2021 graduate of Uplift Heights Preparatory Secondary
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Trinity Crider, a 2021 graduate of Lakeview Centennial High School
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J’Kobe Dorsey, James Madison High School graduate in 2021
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Jamiya Franklin, a 2021 North Dallas High School graduate
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Ta’Kerria Gipson, a 2021 Townview Magnet Center graduate
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Gabrielle Green, MacArthur High School graduate in 2021
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Nykole Harris, a 2021 North Forney High School graduate
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Decoran Jackson, LG Pinkston High School graduate in 2021
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K’tor Johnson, LG Pinkston High School graduate in 2021
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Nia Johnson, Sachse High School graduate in 2021
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Jermiraha Kennedy, a 2021 graduate of Lincoln High School
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Maya Lawson, graduate of Sachse High School in 2021
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Tayanie Matthews, Desoto High School graduate 2021
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Davieon Morris, who will graduate from MacArthur High School in 2021
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Jamiya McNeil, will graduate from Skyline High School in 2021
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Trayvion Newton, Legacy Preparatory Academy graduate in 2021
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Cayla Ng, a 2021 graduate of West Mesquite High School
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Julia Nguyen, 2021 graduate of Uplift Heights Preparatory Secondary
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Kyvion Presley, Cedar Hill High School graduate in 2021
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Elijah Riser, a Centennial High School graduate in 2021
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Isaih Rodriguez, an early college high school graduate in 2021
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Tyran Rogers, Seagoville High School graduate in 2021
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Kirsten Spencer, 2021 graduate of the Uplift Hampton Preparatory
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Devin Williams, a 2021 graduate of Plano East High School
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Chasity Wright, 2021 graduate of the Harmony School of Innovation
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Kayla Zeno, Skyline High School graduate in 2021
2021 TX NAHRO receiver:
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Trayvion Newton
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Isaih Rodriguez
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Ta’Kerria Gipson
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Jah’tiaya West
2021 Regional Council Southwest NAHRO
Phillip Miller Fellow
To learn more about the foundation and support its mission, please visit: https://opportunityrisingfoundation.org/.
About DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (formerly Dallas Housing Authority)
DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, provides high-quality, affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the effective and efficient management of housing assistance programs. The aim of the agency is to provide program participants with opportunities for self-sufficiency and economic independence. DHA provides housing to approximately 55,000 people through public housing projects and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs. Our mission is to provide affordable housing and access to supporting resources across North Texas. DHA is directed and administered by its Board of Commissioners and manages housing programs that are funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. DHA is an independent, local government agency separate from the Dallas City Housing / Community Services division, administered by the City of Dallas. More information about DHA can be found at www.dhantx.com.
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