Community Conversations: Call for Change

June was Men’s Health Month. It’s a yearly reminder to encourage men to be proactive about their health and annual checkups. We learn more from a doctor with Teladoc Health in this Community Conversations with Vince Sims.

Duncanville ISD art teacher Curtis Ferguson along with a group of other artists are working to teach and inspire the next generation of young artists. They are doing this through a free summer camp. We learn more about why this is important in this Community Conversation with Vince Sims.

The Dallas Foundation connects people to the causes they care about which in turn improves lives throughout North Texas. The nonprofit is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of impactful work. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks with new president and CEO Julie Diaz about her journey and vision for the organization.

A North Texas organization is working to break the cycle of poverty. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked with Interfaith Family Services CEO Kimberly Williams about the organization’s efforts to eliminate barriers, provide housing and education to try to equip those in need with the tools to succeed.

Ashley Garcia, a senior from Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep is a first generation Mexican American and her family’s first-generation college student, now she’s the first Dallas student to earn the Evans Scholarship a full tuition and housing college scholarship for high-achieving caddies. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked to Garcia about ...

Local nonprofit Independence Gardens focuses on empowering children and their communities to grow healthy food. Now the group is collaborating with another nonprofit to celebrate female excellence in the culinary industry. NBC 5’s Vince Sims learns more from executive director Chonnie Richey.

Dallas real estate attorney Kathleen Wu talks with NBC 5’s Deborah Ferguson about her role as president of the U.S. Tennis Association Foundation and her efforts to make sure the face of America is matched on the faces on the tennis court.

Education and community service go hand in hand at St. Philip’s School and Community Center in Southern Dallas. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks to the principal of the South Dallas school and two students who recently went on a field trip to Ghana to take lessons global. 

A young Palestinian woman is making sure her culture is represented through unique art, comedy, and festivals. We meet Marena Riyad who is the founder of Haus of Henna and Kufiya Comedy in today’s Community Conversations with Vince Sims.

Local advocates with the National Alliance on Mental Illness are inviting people to NAMIWalks to access support groups, counseling and other services. In today’s Community Conversation, Brittney Johnson learned about the biggest needs in our community and why you don’t need an official diagnosis to get help.

NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks with Jessica Baladad creator of Feel For Your Life, an app that helps women take charge of their breast health about the app and what led her to develop it.

For more than 40 years the Austin Street Center has worked to bring an end to homelessness in North Texas. Now they are gearing up for their annual fundraiser this weekend. in today’s Community Conversation. NBC 5’s Laura Harris sits down with the chief executive officer to talk about the event and services provided at the center....

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center is making sure people are getting the message about the importance of protecting children. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks with Irish S. Burch about all of the group’s programs including Pinwheels for Hope.