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 Contributes an Additional $110 Million to Address Homelessness
December 4, 2024- Comms Trader Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez have announced a significant investment of $110.5 million in new grants aimed at addressing the growing issue of family homelessness through the Day 1 Families Fund.
North Texas nonprofit fighting family homelessness gets $2.5M boost
November 27, 2024 -KRLD News Radio 1080- by John Liddle Family Gateway is doubling down on its mission to combat family homelessness in North Texas, bolstered by a new $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. The nonprofit has
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
Dallas nonprofit gets $2.5M grant from Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez
November 20, 2024- Dallas Business Journal- by Rachel Behrndt Amazon founder Jeff Bazos and his partner Lauren Sánchez have given millions to a Dallas nonprofit that helps families with children who are experiencing homelessness. Listen to full story here.
A ‘transformative gift’: Jeff Bezos donates $5M to Miami-Dade Homeless Trust
November 20, 2024- Florida Politics- by Jesse Scheckner It’s the largest single philanthropic contribution the county organization has ever received. Miami-Dade County’s lead agency for overseeing the operation of homelessness services and assistance just got a $5 million infusion from
Dallas nonprofit gets $2.5 million grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez
November 21, 2024- WFAA- by Rachel Behrndt Family Gateway serves families with children who are experiencing homelessness, according to a press release. DALLAS — Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez donated $2.5 million to the Dallas nonprofit Family Gateway,
‘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
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