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 sold one of its abandoned downtown buildings. Here’s what we know
November 21, 2024- MSN- by Devyani Chhetri The abandoned Dallas-owned property that once housed Family Gateway has been sold, according to council member Jesse Moreno. In late August, the city estimated it could sell the property at 711 South St.
‘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
Dallas sold one of its abandoned downtown buildings. Here’s what we know
October 25, 2024- The Dallas Morning News- By Devyani Chhetri and Julie Silva The abandoned Dallas-owned property that once housed Family Gateway has been sold, according to council member Jesse Moreno. In late August, the city estimated it could sell the property at
HERO or Villain?
October 9, 2024- Dallas Observer- by Tyler Hicks One of three Dallas charter amendments backed by conservatives would force the city to spend more on police. Who does it serve? He didn’t sleep much, preferring to stay awake in case
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