OKCD honors Jude Sensei with the Jude Barcenas Award for Drive, Dedication and Excellence.  

The third recipient went to Rebuen Palacios on Jan. 19, 2019.  He received over $1400 from all of the OKC students and the help of the Barcenas Family.  Congratulations Reuben.

OKCD honors Jude Sensei with the Jude Barcenas Award for Drive, Dedication and Excellence.  

The second recipient went to Mazen Daou on Jan. 21, 2017.  He received over $1000 from all of the OKC students and the help of the Barcenas Family.  Congratulations Mazen.

The first award went to Giselle Martinez.  See the photos on our gallery page.   

We lost our dear friend Jude Barcenas Sensei to ALS  (March 22, 1956 - October 31, 2013).  He will forever be part of OKCD.

Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims OKCD Fundraising Effort In total, we raised $500.00 from the Suzuki cup ($117 in change), plus a donation of $100.00 making our grand total $600.00.   Rajesh's company then matched $500.00 so we actually raised $1100.  Way to go OKCD! The money was sent to the Japan America Society where it will help Sendai, Japan, which was one of the hardest hit regions and is also Dallas' sister city. (www.jasdfw.org).

Give to the Suzuki Cup this Holiday Season

Metrocrest Social Service Center (www.socialservicecenter.org) located at 1103 S. Josey Ln, Ste 114, Carrollton, TX.  972-446-2100.

Provided Services:

Short term emergency assistance. (to Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell & Southern Denton County,  including the City of Dallas in Denton County).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Job Placement and assistance
Emergency rental assistance
Help getting benefits
Meals
Food pantry
Clothing