August 25, 2022 – Dallas Observer – Jacob Vaughn The Office of Homeless Solutions has proposed that the city reallocate about $1 million in CARES Act funding for pandemic relief to counter a lack of shelter space in Dallas. The money
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Stronger Together Breakfast
August 25, 2022 – MySweetCharity – Jeanne Prejean According to Stronger Together Breakfast Co-Chairs Purvi Albers and Quincy Roberts, “We are thrilled to chair the first in-person event, benefiting Family Gateway, since 2019! We can’t wait to come together as a community and reflect on
How you can help reduce Dallas homelessness
August 11, 2022 – Axios – Tasha Tsiaperas Homelessness is a complex problem without simple solutions, but there are a few things everyone can do to help. Speak up: Attend budget town hall meetings and voice support for municipal spending to close encampments and advocate
Tenants Face Early Removal From Dallas Boarding Homes
July 31, 2022 – NBC 5 – David Goins As rent in DFW continues to rise, there is more pressure on tenants to be able to afford their current home, and for those on a fixed income, to try and
Rising Rent Squeezing Some North Texas Families Closer to Homelessness
July 29, 2022 – NBC 5 – David Goins If you have spent any time looking for an apartment or house to rent, you have noticed prices in North Texas are on the rise. The average rent for a two-bedroom
D CEO August 2022 Digital Edition
July 29, 2022 – D CEO Family Gateway is mentioned on page 69 of the August 2022 digital edition. Click here to view the magazine.
Twice as many families struggling with shelter than last year, reports Dallas nonprofit
July 28, 2022 – CBS News DFW – Erin Jones It seems prices are up on just about everything and as we’re learning, it’s putting some people in a really bad situation. The Dallas-based social services nonprofit Family Gateway says
Pandemic and potential recession driving families from homes
July 28, 2022 – KRLD News – Austin York Inflation, the pandemic and a potentially looming recession have taken it out on the city and are driving more families out of their homes and onto the street. Ellen Magnis with
Landlords’ eviction gamble in Dallas County goes bust when pro bono lawyers show up
July 22, 2022 – The Dallas Morning News – Sharon Grigsby Mark and Lauren Melton’s small but mighty army — the only bulwark preventing Dallas County renters from unjustly being thrown out on the streets — looks forward to the
Early Influencer: Annette Strauss, Dallas’ Mayoral Pioneer
July 4, 2022 – D Magazine – Nicole Torres Houston native Annette Strauss’ life consisted of breaking numerous barriers and service across the civic and cultural organizations of Dallas. From politics and modeling to leading nonprofits and caring for homeless