Northmarq proudly donates nearly $160K for affordable housing and unhoused communities

December 3, 2024- Northmarq MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 3, 2024) — On this Giving Tuesday, Northmarq is pleased to announce it has donated nearly $160,000 to nonprofit organizations across the country that are dedicated to helping increase access to affordable housing and

Jeff Bezos Donates Another $110 Million To Combat Homelessness

November 20, 2024- Forbes- by Phoebe Liu The grants come at a time of rising homelessness–especially among families. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world’s third-richest person, and his partner Lauren Sánchez announced $110.5 million in new grants to nonprofits working

‘Shameful’: Dallas officials apologize for delaying mold cleanup in homeless shelter

September 24, 2024- KERA News- By Nathan Collins Dallas city officials have apologized to Family Gateway, a nonprofit operating a city-owned homelessness shelter, for delays in cleaning up damage caused by late-May storms. The storm caused water damage to the shelter

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