

HOA NEWS AND EVENTS
CITY UPDATES 2023
New events are happening in Desoto! To see the full list of activities go to the Desoto Parks and Recreation website.

Join your neighbors on May 23 at 6pm for a virtual meeting with Chery Chism. Some of the topics discussed will be District 6 Park updates and more. The Zoom link and Web ID is on the flyer. Would you rather participate over the phone?
Call 1-346-248-7799
The Community Garage Sale will take place on June at 7am. Be sure to sign up with the city if you wish to participate. https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/218/Garage-Sale-Permits
- National Night Out -1st Tuesday in August (August 8)
- Community Block Party - 2nd Saturday in September (September 9)
- Fall Festival - Tuesday, October 31st

Adopt A Street and Monthly Clean Up Events
http://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/1995/Goal-13-Beautiful-DeSoto

CIVIC ACADEMY
The City of DeSoto wants your participation in this year’s Civic Academy, which is scheduled to begin Thursday, August 12, 2021. All applications must be filled out online. The Civic Academy is open to the first 25 DeSoto citizens who submit completed applications. For more information please contact Kimberly Garduno at 972-230-9690 or email kgarduno@desototexas.gov.
Texas Health And Human Services
City Manager Weekly Updates
http://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/Archive.aspx?AMID=119&Type=&ADID





The City of DeSoto cares about its residents, and we are reaching out to HOAs to help spread the word about the different ways families and businesses can access COVID-19 relief resources. Here are the six ways to help the community recover during COVID-19:
1. Water Bill Assistance
The City of DeSoto offers water bill assistance to help pay for water, sewer, garbage and drainage fees for up to six months.
2. Rent Relief
The City offers funds to those struggling to make rent or facing eviction. Apply for relief now!
3. Vaccine Access
The City of DeSoto is helping more get vaccinated, including home-bound residents.
4. iCSI Business Boost
The iCSI Customer Service Excellence Workshop consists of two free 90-minute sessions that teach you how to target customers using social media tactics.
5. WiFi Resources
Several DeSoto public parks have been equipped with free WiFi.
6. Food Pantry
The City of DeSoto is providing additional support to local food pantries.
To learn more, visit the City's website, desototexas.gov
Desoto Cares Flyer in English and Spanish
EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE
If you need assistance with mortgage, rental and utility bills,click the flyer below to find out more information (link to site included) Or go directly to the link below for full details.
https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/housing-programs/ehap-landing.php

