Melissa Pierce Project: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future
Be part of the legacy and contribute to community empowerment through historic preservation in Joppa-Joppee. Join us today!
Be part of the legacy and contribute to community empowerment through historic preservation in Joppa-Joppee. Join us today!
The mission of the Melissa Pierce Project, Inc. is to foster community empowerment while honoring our rich history through education, the arts, social services, housing, and recreation in the historic Joppa-Joppee community, all aimed at promoting historic preservation.
The Melissa Pierce Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation while fostering community empowerment in the Joppa-Joppee Community, one of Dallas’ historic Freedman’s Towns.
The story begins in 1953, during the era of segregation, when Ms. Melissa Pierce, the child of a former slave, donated land so that Wilmer-Hutchins ISD could build a school for the children of Joppa-Joppee. That school became a foundation for education, resilience, and hope in the community.
In 2021, the former Melissa Pierce School was entrusted to the Melissa Pierce Project, Inc. by Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity; ensuring its legacy of historic preservation would continue. Today, we are transforming the space into The Place at Honey Springs; a multi-purpose center designed to serve as a beacon of hope. This space will nurture education, arts, culture, and recreation, while creating room for expression, connection, and community growth.
Rooted in history, we are committed to cultivating opportunity, celebrating heritage, and building a brighter future for generations to come.

Together, we can foster community empowerment and create positive change. Support our cause for historic preservation in Joppa-Joppee and help us make a lasting impact on the community.
Join us as we celebrate the close of another successful year at the Joppa–Joppee End of Year Foam Party! This exciting community event is de...
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Linen & Legacy All White Affair, a fundraiser unlike any other. This special event is more than a celebration; it’s an opportunity to become part of a lasting legacy for the Joppa-Joppee community.
The The Melissa Pierce Project, Inc. has recently received an extraordinary $5 million contingency donation toward the development of a state-of-the-art multi-purpose center that will serve as a hub for growth, connection, and opportunity. While this milestone brings us closer to making the vision a reality, we still need your support to help move this project forward.
Join us as we raise funds, celebrate community, and invest in a future that will impact generations to come. Your presence and support help turn vision into reality.
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