February 10, 2021 – KERA News – Christopher Connelly Last month, Dallas area homeless service organizations received 6,000 rapid COVID-19 tests from the Texas Department of Emergency management. It was a victory celebrated by nonprofits and philanthropies. The tests eliminated
“I Never Thought I’d Be Without a Home”
February 2021 – Texas Monthly – Michael J. Mooney It starts with car problems, an emergency medical procedure, or a lost job. If there are any savings, they go fast. There’s a missed payment or two, then a repossession or
Need financial help as the pandemic continues? Here’s how to get assistance to avoid homelessness, Texans
January 14, 2021 – Click2Houston.com – Amanda Cochran There’s a new source of help for people facing homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has announced more than $61 million has been awarded
Overcoming NIMBY: Look at what Cara Mendelsohn did for the homeless in her Far North Dallas district
December 10, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Sharon Grigsby Seldom under a bridge or on a street corner, they huddle at night inside their cars at big-box parking lots and community parks. At least there, they can mostly
2021 Family Gateway Board Leadership And New Members Announced
November 19, 2020 – MySweetCharity – Jeanne Prejean Family Gateway leadership for 2021 plus new members were revealed. With Gary Moor serving as board chair, the rest of the Executive Committee will include Board Vice-Chair Exa Whitman, Treasurer Michelle Frymire, Secretary Melissa Hensley, Immediate
Dallas Morning News Charities launches 35th fall campaign for nonprofits amid COVID-19 pandemic
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