November 12, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Vandana Ravikumar The Dallas Morning News Charities launched its 35th fall campaign Thursday with the goal of raising $1.5 million to help 23 area nonprofits that have seen an increased need
Proposed $3.8 Billion Budget Keeps Funding For Homeless Services Flat
September 22, 2020 – KERA – Christopher Connelly Dallas has the largest homeless population in Texas, and advocates for people experiencing homelessness say too little funding and focus have gone into helping people get back on their feet. But federal
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Gateway
September 8, 2020 – MySweetCharity – Jeanne Prejean According to Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis: With everything 2020 has thrown our way, it is now more important than ever that our community comes together to support one another. North Texas Giving Day on
Eleven Dallas organizations receive $25,000 each to aid pandemic assistance
August 6, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Juan Jaramillo The Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund has awarded $25,000 in grants to 11 nonprofits, including Bachman Lake Together, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, and Interfaith Family Services. According to a statement
How 2 Lakewood teens fed thousands of homeless during the coronavirus pandemic
August 5, 2020 – Advocate Lakewood/East Dallas – Jaime Dunaway Two Lakewood teens have fed more than 16,000 homeless people through their organization, Feed the People, since the coronavirus pandemic began, but it all started with 30 peanut butter and
Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
July 22, 2020 – MySweetCharity – Jeanne Prejean According to Family Gateway CEO/President Ellen Magnis: Due to the COVID-19 crisis and for the health and safety of our community, we decided to cancel our annual Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon which was expected to
Partner Agency Spotlight: Family Gateway
July 8, 2020 – North Texas Food Bank – Caryn Berardi The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way the North Texas Food Bank and its more than 250 partner agencies connect with and distribute meals to their clients. To showcase the
More rent, mortgage relief coming to help those affected by COVID-19; council approves new housing program
June 24, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Obed Manuel As many as 2,000 Dallas residents could soon get help paying their rent or mortgages. The City Council on Wednesday approved an additional $10 million from the federal government
FC Dallas Foundation and CornerStone Staffing Announce 2020 Community Action Grant Recipients
May 29, 2020 – FC Dallas The FC Dallas Foundation and CornerStone Staffing are excited to announce the 2020 Community Action Grant recipients and the recipient of the Homegrown Helper Gift. Each organization focuses on improving the health and well-being of
Coronavirus put him out of work and his family near homelessness. More families are at similar risk
May 15, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Obed Manuel Terry Thompson was out of work, and if he didn’t act fast, he and his 10-year-old son, Tory, would be homeless. It was mid-March and Thompson, 49, who worked