Engage Dallas

2-IN-2 PATHWAY SOLO SERVICE INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS
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

    • Wednesday, April 01, 2026, 1:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Come join us for volunteering at Mission Oak Cliff as we assist them in their daily operations! Earn 2 direct service hours in the process!

    • Wednesday, April 01, 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 ...

    • Thursday, April 02, 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 ...

    • Wednesday, April 08, 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 ...

    • Saturday, April 11, 2026, 12:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join Reading Partners in packing summer book bags for local students and help support literacy in your community. Enjoy free food while earning...

    • Wednesday, April 15, 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 ...

    • Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:45pm — Private Location (register to display) Ready to Serve with Boaz Again? Join us on April 17th @ 5:45 to serve delicious lunches to our community and earn 1.25 community service hours!

    • Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00am — Private Location (register to display) Students will help harvest, garden, and plant at the community garden.

    • Wednesday, April 22, 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 ...

    • 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 ...