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.

2022

GuideStar
Platinum Participant
(2022)

GuideStar / Candid
Platinum Transparency
(2022)

2021

GuideStar
Gold seal recipient
(2021)

2020

East Dallas Networking
Selected by EDN as a top nonprofit serving Far East Dallas
(2020)

2019

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

2018

2015

Community Volunteer Leadership Award

Dallas Historical Society
Community Volunteer Leadership Award

Stakeholder Partnership for Education & Communication – Community Service Leadership Award – Ten Years

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

2014

Certificate of Appreciation

Be covered Texas
Certificate of Appreciation

2013

Proclamation & Texas Flag

St. Rep Eric Johnson
Proclamation & Texas Flag

Community Builder Award

Roy Stanley Masonic Lodge
Community Builder Award

2011

Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative

Department of Justice
Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative

Community Service Award

Lakewood Service League
Community Service Award

2010

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Gang and Youth Violence Education Award

USDOJ & Safe City Commission
Gang and Youth Violence Education Award

NotOnMyBlock

2009

Resolution of Recognition

DISD
Resolution of Recognition

Special Recognition

Mayor Tom Leppert
Special Recognition

Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Length of Service Award

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

 
Weed & Seed Tenure Award – 6 Years

Department of Justice
Weed & Seed Tenure Award – 6 Years

 
Stakeholder Partnership for Education & Communication – Community Service Leadership Award

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

 
Governor’s Volunteer Service/Community Motivator Award

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

2008

Center for Nonprofit Management

Center for Nonprofit Leadership
Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership

Special Recognition

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

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design – Basic/Advanced and Specialized Services (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

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Department of Justice
Ferguson Road Weed & Seed VITA Center Award

2006

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

Certificate of Achievement

Foundation for Community Empowerment
Certificate of Achievement

Special Recognition

Mayor Laura Miller
Special Recognition

 
Local Hero Award, Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Award

Bank of America
Local Hero Award, Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Award

 

2005

 
 
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Department of Justice
Weed & Seed Official Recognition

 
 
SWPC Regional Drug Prevention Coalition

University of Oklahoma
SWPC Regional Drug Prevention Coalition

2004

National Coalition Anti-Drug Boot Camp

CADCA
National Coalition Anti-Drug Boot Camp

Money Smart Train the Trainers

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Money Smart Train the Trainers

2001

 
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Department of Justice
Weed & Seed Accreditation