Thor Erickson

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.