Hoods & Headspace: Three South Dallas Orgs Team Up to Teach Boys Auto Care & Mental Wellness

In an effort to empower young minds and foster a sense of self-reliance, three local organizations in South Dallas recently joined forces to form a wraparound resource collaborative. This Saturday, the collaborative hosted its inaugural event, It Takes a Man, an initiative that brought together young men from the community with a team of dedicated mentors, all passionate about sharing their knowledge of basic auto maintenance and mental and emotional wellbeing. From changing a flat tire and checking fluid levels, to doing self check-ins, the day provided valuable learning experience, equipping these young boys with practical skills and fostering a sense of accomplishment.The event took place at True Lee Missionary Baptist Church and was coordinated by A Steady Hand, both respectively pastored and founded by Pastor Donald Parish, Jr. Volunteering While Black, founded by KD Brown hosted the afternoon mental health session with the young men while Carter’s House, founded by Shawana Carter, supported the operation, coordinating community members and sponsors such as General Dollar who offered young men 16 and older an opportunity to interview on the spot.“I started thinking and just started having conversations and realizing how many boys don’t have active fathers or male figures in their...