Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson

The City of Dallas is revamping its approach to home repair programs, outsourcing the programs to Volunteers of America Texas, Inc. and launching a new application process this spring.

Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson, a West Dallas native, is retiring after 19 years in the City of Dallas housing department, where she rose to the position of director, and her legacy will continue in the newly formed office of housing and community empowerment.

James Armstrong has been appointed as the City of Dallas Deputy Director of Housing and Homelessness, giving him the power to implement the changes he has been advocating for at Builders of Hope and to bring a neighborhood perspective to City Hall.

Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson, the City of Dallas' Director of Housing and Community Development, reflects on her life and legacy of working to provide affordable housing and home repair services to the people of West Dallas.