December 10, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Sharon Grigsby Seldom under a bridge or on a street corner, they huddle at night inside their cars at big-box parking lots and community parks. At least there, they can mostly
Proposed $3.8 Billion Budget Keeps Funding For Homeless Services Flat
September 23, 2020 – Texas Standard – Christopher Connelly From KERA: If the Dallas City Council approves a proposed $3.8 billion budget Wednesday, Texas’ second largest city will put about $12 million of its general fund toward homelessness. That’s what it spent last
Proposed $3.8 Billion Budget Keeps Funding For Homeless Services Flat
September 22, 2020 – KERA – Christopher Connelly Dallas has the largest homeless population in Texas, and advocates for people experiencing homelessness say too little funding and focus have gone into helping people get back on their feet. But federal
More rent, mortgage relief coming to help those affected by COVID-19; council approves new housing program
June 24, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Obed Manuel As many as 2,000 Dallas residents could soon get help paying their rent or mortgages. The City Council on Wednesday approved an additional $10 million from the federal government
Coronavirus put him out of work and his family near homelessness. More families are at similar risk
May 15, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Obed Manuel Terry Thompson was out of work, and if he didn’t act fast, he and his 10-year-old son, Tory, would be homeless. It was mid-March and Thompson, 49, who worked
Dallas to give millions for rent, mortgage help and small business aid; eviction protections approved
April 22, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Hayat Norimine and Obed Manuel Millions of dollars will soon be disbursed for Dallas renters, homeowners and small businesses struggling in the wake of COVID-19. Dallas City Council members on Wednesday
Coronavirus Economic Turmoil Causing a Rise in Homeless Families
March 31, 2020 – NBC5DFW – Jack Highberger The negative impact of coronavirus on the North Texas economy is no secret, nor are the thousands of people now jobless as a result. But what’s less easy to see are the
Dallas Apartment Demand Continues to Explode, According to New Data
July 8, 2019 – Dallas Observer – Stephen Young North Texas picked up more new apartment renters than any area in the United States during the second quarter of 2019, according to data released last week by RealPage. As of
Hidden and Growing: Childhood Homelessness a Major Problem in Dallas
June 14, 2019 – NBC DFW – Jack Highberger Homelessness continues to be among the major social issues facing the city of Dallas. Often missed, however, is the striking number of children that are among the homeless. Estimates vary, but
WFAA: Calls for help nearly triple at Dallas homeless shelter
September 26, 2018 – WFAA – Monica Hernandez Vickie Clark never thought she and her special needs son, Iviere, 18, would end up on the streets. “Ain’t no way you can prepare for being homeless,” she said. But she hasn’t