November 20, 2024- Candid The Bezos Day One Fund, a $2 billion philanthropic fund launched in 2018, has announced grants totaling $110.5 million in support of nonprofits working to help families experiencing homeless. The seventh annual Day 1 Family Fund leadership awards will
Water leak in Dallas homeless shelter another embarrassing city slip-up
September 1st, 2024- by Dallas Morning News Editorial How many times have we suggested that Dallas could save itself a lot of pain if it just took care of business? Spring storms damaged the roof of a city-owned building used
Derelict, Controversial City-Owned Downtown Building is Listed in National Historic Registry
September 9th, 2024- D Magazine- by Bethany Erickson Last month, the Dallas City Council voted to auction off the former Family Gateway building at 711 St. Paul. Still, local preservationists have pointed out that the structure, which fell into disrepair after the
Flooding, mold plague renovated Dallas homeless shelter after city delays response
September 13th, 2024- The Dallas Morning News- by Everton Bailey Jr. City officials told council members last month the delays were caused in part by uncertainty over whether Family Gateway or the city was responsible for repairing building damages. Quiara
City Hall Roundup: Dallas Has Poorly Managed Its Real Estate Assets, Council Members Say
September 29, 2024- Candy’s Dirt- April Towery From a once-pristine building that was overtaken by squatters to a multimillion-dollar structure intended to house code inspectors but wasn’t up to code, the City of Dallas has failed in its efforts to
‘Shameful’: Dallas officials apologize for delaying mold cleanup in homeless shelter
September 24, 2024- KERA News- By Nathan Collins Dallas city officials have apologized to Family Gateway, a nonprofit operating a city-owned homelessness shelter, for delays in cleaning up damage caused by late-May storms. The storm caused water damage to the shelter
Dallas sold one of its abandoned downtown buildings. Here’s what we know
October 25, 2024- The Dallas Morning News- By Devyani Chhetri and Julie Silva The abandoned Dallas-owned property that once housed Family Gateway has been sold, according to council member Jesse Moreno. In late August, the city estimated it could sell the property at
HERO or Villain?
October 9, 2024- Dallas Observer- by Tyler Hicks One of three Dallas charter amendments backed by conservatives would force the city to spend more on police. Who does it serve? He didn’t sleep much, preferring to stay awake in case
Dallas city leaders apologize to Family Gateway CEO after roof repair delays lead to mold damage
September 24, 2024- FOX 4 KDFW- by Lori Brown Family Gateway’s child care programs are still closed, nearly 4 months after the May 28 storms caused damages to the facility, impacting 50 families experiencing homelessness. Family Gateway CEO Ellen Magnis showed FOX
Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”
May 8, 2024- MySweetCharity- by Jeanne Prejean Unlike years past, when Family Gateway held its Gateway to Opportunity featuring such speakers as former First Lady Laura Bush, her daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, Chris Gardner, Daymond John