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
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
Shelter for homeless families adds child care, learning centers so parents can work
January 29, 2024- The Dallas Morning News- by Leah Waters 50-room, newly renovated facility of former North Dallas hotel is almost always full of families who’ve lost housing and need help, including on-site child care during job searches. Nicole Hampton
‘Rowing in the Same Direction’: Task Force Recommends Changes to Dallas Homeless Response
January 22, 2024- Dallas Observer- by By Jacob Vaughn As people come and go at City Hall, they’ll likely see homeless individuals camped out front, City Council member Jesse Moreno said at a meeting Thursday night. Moreno, chair of the
2024 Family Gateway Board Has New Leadership And Eight Additional Members
Dec 6, 2023- MySweetCharity- by Jeanne Prejean Family Gateway is moving into the next year with the addition of eight new board members and new board leadership. The 2024 Board Executive Committee will be led by Chair Michelle Frymire, Vice-Chair Maritza
Jeff Bezos Announces He’s Donated Nearly $120 Million To Help People Without Housing
Nov 21, 2023- Forbes- by Phoebe Liu Two years out from his tenure as Amazon CEO, the billionaire has flown to space, moved to Miami and stepped up his philanthropy. The latest round of charitable donations brings his total giving
Dallas proposes $3.6 million to raze, clean and fence homeless encampments
Aug 8, 2023- Dallas Morning News- by Jason Beeferman Dallas wants $3.6 million next year to address homeless encampments, which includes razing, cleaning, and fencing key areas, according to City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s budget proposal that City Council will tackle
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Aug 9, 2023- My Sweet Charity- Jeanne Prejean According to the 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs Paula and Bay Miltenberger, “As honorary co-chairs of the 2023 Family Gateway Luncheon, we hope you will consider supporting this year’s very
Dallas homelessness task force: City needs more funding, workers
Jul 5, 2023- Dallas Morning News- Jason Beeferman The mayor-appointed group recommended the loosening of zoning laws to increase affordable housing, as well as 16 new street outreach workers in a recent report. A Dallas task force on homelessness is
White House rolls out new initiative aimed at ‘unsheltered homelessness’ in Dallas, other major cities
May 23, 2023- Spectrum News 1 DALLAS — In an effort to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025, the White House unveiled a new initiative to address the needs of one state and five major cities, including Dallas. The launch