May 11, 2023- My Sweet Charity- Jeanne Prejean Plans have just been announced for the 7th Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon. For two it’s a return to help The Family Gateway’s mission to support families experiencing homelessness in Dallas and
Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries
Mar 10, 2023- My Sweet Charity- Jeanne Prejean In years past the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour was a chance to visit the little ones who would benefit from the annual Dallas County children’s charities fundraiser. But this year on
How Family Gateway Changed its Strategy in Tackling Family Homelessness
Mar 22, 2023- Dallas Business Journal- Plamedie Ifasso Family Gateway CEO and president Ellen Magnis has a personal connection to the organization’s mission. Magnis left home at 17, got married at 18 and had two kids. It took her 10
HOPE task force chair: ‘This is a small group with a specific task on a short timeline”
Mar 16, 2023- Dallas Business Journal- Plamedie Ifasso Family Gateway president and CEO Ellen Magnis was a little hesitant when Mayor Eric Johnson invited her to join his new task force. “My first response was, ‘Are you out of your
Dallas Makes Progress Reducing Homelessness
Mar 8, 2023– Axios Dallas– Tasha Tsiaperas More than 1,700 people have moved into a permanent residence since Dallas’ rapid rehousing program launched in 2021. The big picture: Despite visible examples of homelessness throughout Dallas, the city, county and nonprofits
Mayor Eric Johnson Hopes New Task Force Will Help Reduce Dallas Homelessness
Feb 17, 2023– Dallas Observer– Jacob Vaughn Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced on Thursday the formation of a new task force to help the city address homelessness. He’s calling it the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness Organizations, Policies, and Encampments,
Overcoming Hurdles: How Housing Forward is Addressing Housing Insecurity
November 15, 2022 – WFAA/Good Morning Texas – Robyn Yancey Sara Craig, VP of Development and Communications at Housing Forward NTX, was interviewed today on Good Morning Texas about the hurdles that those facing homelessness have to overcome. She mentions
Homelessness rising in Dallas, Collin counties
August 11, 2022 – Axios – Tasha Tsiaperas Signs of rising homelessness pepper the city: a sleeping bag at a train station, a cardboard shanty under a highway, a tent tucked into the brush, a car stuffed with belongings and