October 19, 2021 – FWD>DFW – David Buice When the pandemic forced Dallas students — and millions more across America — to shift to online learning, the divide between those who have access to reliable broadband internet and those who
Good Morning Texas: Support for Local Homeless Families
October 4, 2021 – WFAA Good Morning Texas – Robyn Yancey Click here to view the segment.
A solution at last? What Dallas is doing to curb the city’s homeless population
August 26, 2021 – The Dallas Morning News – Everton Bailey Patricia Freeman hopes to have her own apartment by Thanksgiving. The 65-year-old lives with two dozen other women in a downtown Dallas transitional shelter. Since March, Freeman and a
Family Gateway Helps Homeless Families Put the Pieces Back Together
July 14, 2021 – Independent Sector – Debra Rainey For a moment, imagine the challenges you faced during the pandemic – which pushed many to the breaking point. Now imagine being homeless during the pandemic – without a warm, safe
Local leaders deliver state of homelessness address
May 11, 2021 – McKinney Courier-Gazette – Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance On Tuesday, the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) held its seventh annual State of Homelessness Address, delivered by MDHA Board Chairman Peter Brodsky and Ashley Brundage, Homeless Collaborative of
Letter to the Editor: Families rely on stimulus benefits
March 31, 2021 – The Dallas Morning News – Ellen Magnis The American Rescue Plan Act that recently was enacted will go far to support families with children experiencing or nearing homelessness in our community. From March to July of
A Dallas photographer shines a light on what’s often called ‘invisible homelessness’
February 26, 2021 – The Dallas Morning News – Allison Hatfield Dallas-based photographer Richard Sharum mostly uses his talents to bring awareness to socio-economic or social justice dilemmas. He began working with Family Gateway in 2018 to document children in Dallas who
Actionable Ways You Can Help Texans Affected by Power Outages Right Now
February 17, 2021 – Pop Sugar Culture – Victoria Messina Millions of Texas residents are without electricity, heat, and water as winter storm Uri’s frigid, snowy weather has caused widespread power outages across the Lone Star State. In response to
Dallas Morning News Charities drive raises more than $1.2 million to help area nonprofits as region struggles with pandemic
February 12, 2021 – The Dallas Morning News – Talia Richman The annual Dallas Morning News Charities drive raised more than $1.2 million to help the homeless and the hungry this year, as many continue to struggle with the devastation
With 6,000 Rapid COVID-19 Tests, Homeless Organizations Remove A Barrier To Shelter
February 10, 2021 – KERA News – Christopher Connelly Last month, Dallas area homeless service organizations received 6,000 rapid COVID-19 tests from the Texas Department of Emergency management. It was a victory celebrated by nonprofits and philanthropies. The tests eliminated