"We assist and walk along side of those who face some of the most difficult challenges." – Juanita Lee, CFO

OASIS CENTER AGAINST THE NUMBERS
Reported Murders
Statista 2018*
Aggravated Assaults
Statista 2018*
Violent Crimes
Statista 2018*
Federal Offences
BJS 2018†

OASIS CENTER 

Oasis Center is a faith based 501© (3) organization that focuses primarily on low/moderate income members of our community; but we are open to all who express the desire for change and make a commitment to attending our life skills and cognitive classes.

Oasis has a first-time youth offender program and works with several of the Dallas County Criminal Diversion Court Programs.

Oasis operates under the belief that reentry begins at the time of arrest and not just post release from incarceration.

Through the Oasis coordination of an evidence-based network of service providers who share a common data system, the network provides comprehensive services and programs for all family members of our clients.

It has been Oasis’ goal from our first day of ministry to assist and walk along side of those who face some of the most difficult challenges in transitioning back into our communities.

Our Mission
To provide life changing programs and services to first time youth offenders and formerly incarcerated persons.

Our Vision
To create a spiritual and social "model program" that can be replicated and scaled.


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  • "Oasis Center has been successful in providing a second chance to hundreds of youth."

    Juanita Lee, Chief Fundraising Officer,
    Board Secretary

  • "I understand the challenges facing formerly incarcerated persons."

    Michael Lee, Chief Executive Officer

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Our Reentry Program has been redefined from providing services to formerly incarcerated persons post their release from incarceration to including programs and services to youth and young adults to alleviate generational incarceration. Dallas has several evidence-based nonprofits who have been vetted nationally and seek to build personal relationships with their clients, family members and community groups. Collectively, these groups have opted to share common data systems and be data driven to help alleviate generational poverty.
Assessment

Oasis Center was formed to address First Time Youth Offenders. We presently partner with the Dallas District Attorney’s Office, who provides a comprehensive assessment for each client referred to us. Each of our reentry partners share their client assessments with the core members of our network.

Life Plans

Identifying both surface and underlying challenges facing a participant and his/her needs towards sustained success in life is essential in identifying our ability to assist.

Case Management

Case management, coaching and mentoring are available to ur clients, as applicable.

Cultural Sensitivity Training

Oasis Center has two certified trainers for Cultural Sensitivity and Responsivity Training using a holistic, culturally relevant and responsive, strength-based model (H.E.A.T.) that emphasizes a positive and engaging approach to clients receiving drug treatment or involved in a criminal court diversion program.

Young Adult Offender Program

For young adults ages 18 – 24 years of age who are experiencing their first brush with the criminal justice system and charged with a violent felony charge, Oasis Center works with the Dallas District Attorney’s AIM (Achieve Inspire and Motivate) Program. AIM is a 12-18-month program, which includes referrals to the Oasis Center Work Camp. Upon the completion of the AIM program, the participant is eligible to have his/her criminal charges expunged.

Peer Coaching

Oasis utilizes peer-to-peer coaching because it provides former Oasis graduates with the opportunity to share life experiences and training received from Oasis with new participants.

Faith Based Programming

Oasis Center services are available to local churches to expand their outreach and discipleship programming. Oasis connects the services from several partnering community and faith based organizations to local churches so that the graduating participants, and family members, of Oasis Center will have a continual base for future needs and sustained change

Workforce Placement

Oasis has a full time Employment Specialist who works with the program participants on a one-to-one basis to enhance their career opportunities; and remain available to both the participants and the employers to address placement related and/or retention issues.

Workforce Development

Oasis has several program options designed to help participants achieve success in acquiring a career paying “livable wages”. To ensure the participants are prepared to sustain the career, he/she completes courses in: communication, anger management/conflict resolution, monetary management, problem solving, and job readiness.

Job Readiness Work Camp

JRWC is an intense 8 days, 7 hours per day, 9:00am -4:00 pm for all ages seeking training. The camp provides FREE classes in job readiness, life and cognitive skills, resume writing, job search assistance, and job placement with corporate partners. Paid internships and free vocational certification to qualified participants are available. Adult education, ESL and on-site low-energy training and placement are available. To apply for the Work Camp, click on the application link below. For more information, contact Ruth Burton,
rburton@oasisctr.org
or call 972-437-3801 Ext. 2

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JRWC Application
JRWC Brochure

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  • "I’ve got my life together and I don’t smoke anymore. I believe in Christ and I have a much better life."

    Alicia W.

  • "I’ve accomplished a lot with Oasis. I was lost and did not know what I could do in life."

    Princess A.

  • "I have experienced honest living due to being a weekly participant in the Oasis program."

    Jay M.

  • " would be back on the streets doing old habits if it were not for the Oasis program. I’ve learned a lot about myself."

    Margaret C.
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Testimonials

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"program helped me with legal assistance, counseling..."

"Oasis is more than a program to me, it is family. When you are going through something you could have never imagined, it's hard to find someone to call. Not only was I able to call Oasis, Mrs. Juanita Lee called me several times a day to check on me, get updates about my situation, and most importantly pray with me. The program helped me with legal assistance, counseling referrals, and a mentor for my son. To me Oasis is not only the village that we all need, it is salt and light. They have been a true blessing from God to my family and I."
Mother of an Oasis Youth Client

"lost and did not know what I could do in life..."

"I’ve accomplished a lot with Oasis. I was lost and did not know what I could do in life. It made me want to just give up. Still I came to Oasis, and now I am walking with my head high in life."
Princess A.

"deal with personal relationships in a more positive way..."

"The Oasis program has meant the world to me and my children. It has helped me to learn how to deal with personal relationships in a more positive way. It has also helped me learn how to have a more intimate relationship with my Higher Power and to trust in Him. It is a blessing to be able to participate in a program like Oasis. I’m truly thankful."
DeShaunna F.

"focused on God and to not get discouraged..."

"I would be back on the streets doing old habits if it were not for the Oasis program. I’ve learned a lot about myself. The program has really helped me stay focused on God and to not get discouraged about my past. I would recommend it for other people."
Margaret C.

"nothing less than the greatest support team..."

"If it were not for Oasis I don’t really know where I would be today. The thing that comes to mind first would be the support they give throughout all of the mishaps and setbacks. Mr. Bowman, Ms. Vicki, and Mr. Dillon and staff have been nothing less than the greatest support team I have ever had. Thank You."
Dejee B.

"understand things I did not understand before..."

"I would like to thank Oasis because it has been good for me. I would be living on the streets, breaking the law if Oasis had not helped me a lot. I really understand things now that I did not understand before I came to Oasis."
Rickey S.

"headed down the wrong side..."

"Before I got into the Oasis program, I was smoking and had bad behavior. But Jeff and Vicki have helped me wake up and see that I was headed down the wrong side. Now I’ve got my life together and I don’t smoke anymore. I believe in Christ and I have a much better life. I thank the Oasis program for everything they have done for me and the work that they continue to do for others."
Alicia W.

"overcome adversity or trials..."

"I have experienced honest living due to being a weekly participant in the Oasis program. Seeing people that have overcome adversity or trials due to the classes that I have attended at Oasis was a revelation."
Jay M.

"helped me become more responsible..."

"The program has helped me become more responsible in my life, as well as more spiritually and intellectually inclined. I thank the staff for their hard work, dedication, commitment and deep concern. I definitely advise others to make it their business to find this organization. I love you and thank you all very much."
Marcus L.

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Oasis Center Leadership

A team of highly trained individuals changing the way you experience life.

Overseeing the Oasis Center's life-changing program and services.

Michael Lee

Chief Executive Officer

Employment Specialist

Ruth Burton

Executive Assistant

Work Camp Manger

Cedric Fielder

Coach

Cultural Sensitivity Trainer

Juanita Lee

Board Member

Fundraising

Henry White

Lead Instructor

Work Camp

Michael Richard

Facilitator

Work Camp

Sabra Richard

Facilitator

Work Camp

Sam Friar

Facilitator

Work Camp

Ronald Patrick

Facilitator

Work Camp

David Lawson

Collin County Community Outreach

Gibrón Williams

Marketing

Cindy Taylor

Accounting

Dallas Social Justice Network Advisory Board

Michael Lee

Court Diversion Programs

Oasis Center

Wil McCall

Reentry

Dallas Leadership Foundation

Will Dowell

Youth Programming

Behind Every Door

Ricky Jimmerson

Food & Health Programming

Bon Ton Farms

Susan Smithson

Women’s Programming

WINGS

Florencia Velasco-Fortner

Education & Family

The Concilio

Board of Directors

Randy Box

Chairman

Principal at Box Financial Services

George Spencer

Treasurer

Retired Insurance Agent

Michael Lee

CEO - Oasis Center

Retired FBI Unit Chief

Connie Trinh

Secretary

Hospitality Worker

DIRECTORS

Stephanie Fargo

Division Chief, Organized Crime

Dallas D.A.’s Office

Juanita Lee

Retired CEO

Oasis Center

Doug Dennison

Retired Dallas Cowboy

International Investments

Chris Pipkin

Director for Church Outreach

Prison Fellowship

David Tate

Facilities Manager

Marsh USA

Maurice Williams

Principal at HWC Systems

Oasis Center Events

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North Texas Giving Day

North Texas Giving Day

Help Oasis Center provide life-changing programs that foster safer communities which we create as caring citizens. Together we can change the world one block at a time. North Texas Giving Day will be Thursday, September 20, 2018 Get Involved

Elan Productions presents Passion for Fashion

Passion for Fashion

Passion for Fashion proceeds will help Oasis Center provide life-changing programs that foster safer communities which we create as caring citizens. Together we can change the world one block at a time... Elan Productions is a Dallas based fashion production and fund-raising organization that produces professionally choreographed fashion shows to raise funds for non-profit organizations. Ticket Information

Annual oasis golf classic

Stand Together Catalyst Summit

Michael Lee, CEO, Oasis Center, talks about Oasis Center at Stand Together. The issue is helping them (First-time Youth Offenders) navigate "The System," said, Michael Lee. Watch Video
Stand Together conducts a six-month Catalyst Program for transformative, innovative organizations that are building sustainable solutions to the country’s toughest problems. The program provides access to resources, industry best practices, and a growing network of dynamic leaders. Industry experts lead interactive online sessions and guide participants through curriculum on topics such as organizational development, strategic partnerships, and measurement and growth.

16th Annual Celebration Dinner

16th Annual Celebration Dinner

On Friday, April 20, 2018 Oasis Center hosted its 16th Annual Celebration Dinner at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, Garland, TX. Our sincere thanks to all of our Table Sponsors, Friends of Oasis Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors. Generous gifts, from donors like you, provide the financial and moral support needed to continue our mission.

2018 CORPORATE SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor
Morning Star Family Foundation

Ambassadors
Al & Jan Hassler

Dinner Sponsor
Walmart & Sam's Club

Dessert & Coffee Sponsor
Fred & Onda Taylor

Silent Auction Sponsor
Marshalling Resources, LLC

Program Book Sponsor
SimplisTek Consultants

Dallas Community Work Camp Graduates February 2018

DCWC GRADUATION NDCBF

Dallas Community Work Camp (DCWC) Graduation Ceremony was held at NDCBF — DCWC is an intense 8 day camp; 7 hours per day that specializes in providing FREE classes in in job readiness, life skills, cognitive skills, resume writing, job search assistance, and job placement with corporate partners..
For more info: Ruth Burton, rburton@oasisctr.org or call now 972-437-3801 Ext. 2

Annual oasis golf classic

DCWC GRADUATION NDCBF

Dallas Community Work Camp (DCWC) Graduation Ceremony was held at NDCBF — DCWC is an intense 8 day camp; 7 hours per day that specializes in providing FREE classes in in job readiness, life skills, cognitive skills, resume writing, job search assistance, and job placement with corporate partners..
For more info: Ruth Burton, rburton@oasisctr.org or call now 972-437-3801 Ext. 2

Kroger Community Rewards Frundraiser

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations like Oasis Center, will earn millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards when you swipe your Kroger Plus Card. Kroger Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy.

Kroger shoppers will save money and support Oasis Center at the same time when their Kroger Plus card if Oasis Center is selected as an organization that you wish to support.”

Kroger Community Rewards - Customer Instructions A Digital Account is needed in order to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a Digital Account, then please skip to the section named 'Selecting an Organization'.

Dallas Community Work Camp Graduates October 2017

DCWC GRADUATION NDCBF

Dallas Community Work Camp (DCWC) Graduation Ceremony was held at NDCBF — DCWC is an intense 8 day camp; 8 hours per day that specializes in providing FREE classes in Job Readiness, Cognitive Skills Training, Vocational Training, Job Search Assistance and Job Placement.
For more info: Ruth Burton, rburton@oasisctr.org or call now 972-437-3801 Ext. 2

Annual oasis golf classic

OASIS ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 we held our Annual Golf Classic fundraiser. It was a beautiful day of golf and fellowship at the award winning Canyon Creek Country Club, located in Richardson, Texas.

Thank you for your participation in the Oasis Golf Classic. Your support helped to make it a financial success”.

JOHN CROCKER MEMORIAL SPONSORS Walmart and Sam’s Club; CART SPONSOR Bill and Debbie Dunlap; AWARDS LUNCHEON SPONSOR Al and Jan Hassler; GOODY BAG SPONSOR Drs. Terry and Nataki Hollingsworth; OASIS CORPORATE TEAM SPONSORS Legacy Texas Bank, Andrews and Barth, PC, Randy and Joanne Box, Jessica Jeffrey, Natasha Johnson, Kermit and Gwen Moore, Kevin Posey, and George and Christine Spencer; HOLE SPONSORS Justus and Dale Bey, Brian and Effie Dennison, Casa View Thrift, Gaye and Robert Holmes, H.W.C. Systems, Gil Jones, Metropolitan Press, Preston Center Rotary, Merchandise Pickup Service, Inc., Oil and Gas Business Solutions, Inc., Simon Spottswood, TaylorMade Factory Store, Telecom Electric Supply Company, and Unicorp.

North Texas Giving Day

North Texas Giving Day

It is with sincere appreciation that we thank everyone who participated in North Texas Giving Day! Thank you for supporting Oasis Center and helping us raise $9,730 – triple the amount raised last year (2016).

September 14, 2017 was North Texas Giving Day to raise money for local nonprofits community-wide giving challenge.

North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas' annual 18-hour online giving extravaganza for North Texas nonprofits like Oasis Center.

Celebration of Strength

Women's Celebration Dinner

Women's Celebration Dinner at Woodcreek Church in Richardson, Texas. NDCBF and Woodcreek Church partnered together and planned a women’s event where approximately 350 women gathered to fellowship, eat dinner and hear a word from God from two female speakers.

The proceeds of this dinner will be donated to Oasis Center. What a blessing!!!

  • Dallas Community Work Camp Graduate
  • Dallas Community Work Camp Graduate
  • Dallas Community Work Camp Graduate

DCWC Graduation

Dallas Community Work Camp (DCWC) Graduation Ceremony was held at NDCBF — DCWC is an intense 8 day camp; 8 hours per day that specializes in providing FREE classes in Job Readiness, Cognitive Skills Training, Vocational Training, Job Search Assistance and Job Placement.
For more info: Ruth Burton, rburton@oasisctr.org or call now 972-437-3801 Ext. 2

TYRO Recognition Ceremony 2017

TYRO Recognition Ceremony

On Saturday, April 27, 2017, we recognized graduates of our TYRO program – a dynamic cognitive behavior modification course that is part of Oasis Center Relationship Training.

The TYRO program is available to all qualified low/moderate income members of our community who express the desire for change and who commit to attending our life skills and cognitive classes.

Our TYRO Champion Program and our faith based Reentry Discipleship Program average two hours per week for 12 weeks.

Oasis Center Celebration Dinner Music

Annual Celebration Dinner

On April 21, we held our Annual Celebration Dinner. Our continued growth and expansion is contingent upon those we partner with to provide life-changing programs and services.

"Special Recognition to our Sponsors"

PRESENTING SPONSOR
Morning Star Family Foundation

AMBASSADOR SPONSOR
Walmart & Sam's Club

DINNER SPONSOR
Chicago Legacy Group, L. P.

DESSERT & COFFEE SPONSOR
Fred & Onda Taylor

SILENT AUCTION HALL SPONSOR
Kenny & Cynthia Marshall

PROGRAM BOOK SPONSOR
Tarpon P.A.

Memorandum Of Understanding

Memorandum Of Understanding

DeMetris Sampson, board chair of the Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center, and Juanita Lee, Chief Fundraising Officer, Oasis Center sign a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Frazier House. Frazier House is shared resource model that will be housed in a former DISD Elementary School in the Fair Park/South Dallas Community.

Frazier House is a first-of-its-kind in North Texas – one of four different centers that Oasis Center will be operating its Reentry Discipleship and Dallas Community Work Camps out of.

Initially, five non-profits will house space shared with DISD with the mission to work in partnership to offer adult educational support programs, skills training, and coordinated social services designed to alleviate community problems arising from poverty, crime, unemployment, substance abuse, school failure, juvenile delinquency and the absence of healthy families.

Frazier House will be one of four different centers that Oasis Center will be operating its Reentry Discipleship and Work Camp out of.

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1250 Majesty Drive, Dallas, TX 75247
Administrative Office: (972) 437-3801
Program Office: (214) 426-0902

Oasis Center

The services of Oasis Center are now available to those pre-qualified members of the community who need and want these services. Our Prison Reentry Program now includes both faith-based and secular programming.

Dallas

Oasis Center
1250 Majesty Drive,
Dallas, TX 75247 | Directions

Administrative Office:
(972) 437-3801

South Dallas

Frazier House
4600 Spring Avenue,
Dallas, TX 75201 | Directions

Operations Center:
(972) 437-3801

Collin County

North Dallas Community Center
2801 E. PGB Hwy.,
Plano, TX 75274 | Directions

Operations Center:
(972) 437-3801, ext. 1