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 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

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