February 17, 2021 – Pop Sugar Culture – Victoria Messina Millions of Texas residents are without electricity, heat, and water as winter storm Uri’s frigid, snowy weather has caused widespread power outages across the Lone Star State. In response to
How to Help Homeless Dallasites Weather the Storm
February 15, 2021 – D Magazine – Emily Heft This weekend, the temperature in North Texas dipped well below freezing, bringing days of snow and ice. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from Saturday morning through Monday, declaring
Dallas Morning News Charities drive raises more than $1.2 million to help area nonprofits as region struggles with pandemic
February 12, 2021 – The Dallas Morning News – Talia Richman The annual Dallas Morning News Charities drive raised more than $1.2 million to help the homeless and the hungry this year, as many continue to struggle with the devastation
With 6,000 Rapid COVID-19 Tests, Homeless Organizations Remove A Barrier To Shelter
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