Engage Dallas

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Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via SMU’s Residential Commons to address community needs focusing on South and West Dallas. The initiative is a long-term, university-wide commitment led by students to partner with local residents, organizations, and other leaders to positively impact the community. There is equal emphasis on campus and community impact stemming from the initiative.
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    Upcoming Opportunities and Events

    • McElvaney x Engage Dallas: Refresh & Restore

      Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 2:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Come serve at Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, focused on cleaning, organizing, and improving their community teaching kitchen. This space supports free...

    • Engage Dallas Office Hours

      Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Have questions about Engage Dallas? Need help with the Basics? Ask at the Engage Dallas Office Hours! You can meet with one of the Engage Dallas Area ...

    • Engage Dallas Office Hours

      Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Have questions about Engage Dallas? Need help with the Basics? Ask at the Engage Dallas Office Hours! You can meet with one of the Engage Dallas Area ...

    • #1Day4Dallas

      Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) Engage Dallas' fall day of service.