Dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents in the South Dallas and Fair Park neighborhoods.

Current Events

Learn more about what's happening at the center. From after school tutoring and adult education classes to senior programs -- we've got something for everyone!

Adult Education: GED Test Preparation Classes

We offer FREE GED Test Preparation Classes at the...

About Us

It started with a Vision…
Linda Walker had a vision to provide the neighborhood children of the South Dallas and Fair Park areas, with a positive environment and positive role models.

Thus, in 1986, a donated two-bedroom apartment on Jeffries Street became the Learning Center. Control Data Corporation donated computers and the Crime Watch Committee volunteered their time to tutor the neighborhood children each day.

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In the News...

April 1, 2011 |

Lowe’s Community Improvement Challenge

Jeffries Street breaks ground with Lowe’s Community Improvement Challenge   Tamara Robertson | UTD...

August 5, 2008 |

Mavs Foundation Dedicates its’ 7th Reading & Learning Center

Allison Catalani | Mavs.com Jason Kidd took a first step at his second chance to give back to the Dallas community...

March 1, 2007 |

Jeffries Street Learning Center: Empowering the Community

Marjorie Ford | WFAA-TV Channel 8 For more than two decades, young people in South Dallas have come to the...

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