Awards and Recognition
For over two decades, FRI has been seen to have impact and relevance in the community. Here below are select awards and recognition received from organizations we’ve partnered with.
2019

Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Chairman’s Business of the Year Award (2019)
2018

St. Rep Eric Johnson
Texas State Resolution
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Mayor Mike Rawlings
Special Recognition
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2015

Dallas Historical Society
Community Volunteer Leadership Award

Department of the Treasury, IRS
Stakeholder Partnership for Education & Communication – Community Service Leadership Award – Ten Years
2014

Be covered Texas
Certificate of Appreciation
2013

St. Rep Eric Johnson
Proclamation & Texas Flag

Roy Stanley Masonic Lodge
Community Builder Award
2011

Department of Justice
Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Sarah R. Saldana
Proclamation

Lakewood Service League
Community Service Award
2010
2009

DISD
Resolution of Recognition

Mayor Tom Leppert
Special Recognition

Department of Justice
Drug Education for Youth (DEFY)
Length of Service Award

Department of Justice
Weed & Seed Tenure Award – 6 Years

Department of the Treasury, IRS
Stakeholder Partnership for Education & Communication – Community Service Leadership Award

State of Texas, One Star Foundation
Governor’s Volunteer Service/Community Motivator Award
2008

Center for Nonprofit Leadership
Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership

Dallas City Council
Excellence in Crime Prevention Leadership – Development of the Crime Watch Tool Kit (a national Best Practice from the USDOJ)

National Crime Prevention Council
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design – Basic/Advanced and Specialized Services (a national Best Practice from the USDOJ)
2007

Department of Justice
Ferguson Road Weed & Seed VITA Center Award

United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas – Richard Roper
Community Builder Award – Character Leadership
2006

The Real Estate Council Foundation
Dreamers, Doers & Unsung Heroes Award

Mayor Laura Miller
Special Recognition

Bank of America
Local Hero Award, Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Award

Foundation for Community Empowerment
Certificate of Achievement
2005

State Senator John Carona
Resolution

Department of Justice
Weed & Seed Official Recognition

University of Oklahoma
SWPC Regional Drug Prevention Coalition
2004

CADCA
National Coalition Anti-Drug Boot Camp

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Money Smart Train the Trainers
2001

Department of Justice
Weed & Seed Accreditation