Jeff Bezos Announces He’s Donated Nearly $120 Million To Help People Without Housing

Nov 21, 2023- Forbes- by Phoebe Liu Two years out from his tenure as Amazon CEO, the billionaire has flown to space, moved to Miami and stepped up his philanthropy. The latest round of charitable donations brings his total giving

MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon

Aug 9, 2023- My Sweet Charity- Jeanne Prejean According to the 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs Paula and Bay Miltenberger, “As honorary co-chairs of the 2023 Family Gateway Luncheon, we hope you will consider supporting this year’s very

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

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,

JUST IN: Seven Dallas Children Non-Profits Selected To Be 2023 Crystal Charity Ball To The Tune Of $6,686,131

February 6, 2023 – MySweetCharity – Jeanne Prejean Despite the icy conditions Friday, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball members gathered at Dallas Arts District Mansion bright and early for the final presentations by the 2023 beneficiary hopeful Dallas children’s charities. By the

Homelessness in Texas

January 15, 2023 – Spectrum News In Focus – Karla Leal Among those experiencing poverty in Texas, there’s an uptick in homelessness – this includes minors. So, when a group of high school seniors noticed the need for food and other