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
COVID-19 Forces Dallas Homelessness Advocates to Get Creative
May 5, 2020 – Dallas Observer – Tyler Hicks Since the COVID-19 pandemic reached Texas, many shelters that serve Dallas’ homeless population have shut their doors, diverting their clients to hotels or motels as they did when faced with overflow
Dallas to give millions for rent, mortgage help and small business aid; eviction protections approved
April 22, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Hayat Norimine and Obed Manuel Millions of dollars will soon be disbursed for Dallas renters, homeowners and small businesses struggling in the wake of COVID-19. Dallas City Council members on Wednesday
Homeless shelters in need of donations to help prevent COVID-19 spread
April 14, 2020 – WFAA – Tiffany Liou The needs at shelters in Dallas have intensified due to COVID-19. There is an urgent need to keep people safe and healthy. “Folks are worried,” said David Woody, president and CEO of
Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Day To Play
April 8, 2020 – MySweetCharity – Jeanne Prejean According to Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis: During this time of increased need, we had to cancel our spring fundraiser, Day to Play, which was expected to have more than 500 attendees. We already spent
Coronavirus Economic Turmoil Causing a Rise in Homeless Families
March 31, 2020 – NBC5DFW – Jack Highberger The negative impact of coronavirus on the North Texas economy is no secret, nor are the thousands of people now jobless as a result. But what’s less easy to see are the
Homeless to Hopeful…
September 3, 2015 – Good Life Family Magazine – Karyn Brodsky What does it take to go from homeless to hopeful? Shanjula Harris of Dallas knows from personal experience. It takes steel resolve, trust in others, resourcefulness and a lot