New Task Force Report Pinpoints Issues With Response to Homelessness

JULY 5, 2023- Dallas Observer- Jacob Vaughn Danielle Hollowell has been in and out of homeless encampments for almost a year while waiting for the housing assistance that she signed up for. “I’m still in limbo waiting,” she said. Whenever

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

Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon To Feature A Bush Mother-Daughter Chat And Peter Brodsky

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

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,

Dallas Mayor Appoints New Group to Come Up With Solutions to Homelessness

Feb 16, 2023– The Dallas Morning News– Everton Bailey Jr. Mayor Eric Johnson says his new task force of homeless service advocates will help speed up city progress in helping people without stable shelter. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said Thursday