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
Dallas Creates Partnership to Protect Homeless From Dangerously Cold Temperatures
December 1, 2020 – NBC DFW – Alanna Quillen It’s a case of extreme cold and COVID-19. For the past few days, the city of Dallas and local homeless agencies have scrambled to find a place to shelter vulnerable people
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 23, 2020 – Texas Standard – Christopher Connelly From KERA: If the Dallas City Council approves a proposed $3.8 billion budget Wednesday, Texas’ second largest city will put about $12 million of its general fund toward homelessness. That’s what it spent last