December 3, 2024- Northmarq MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 3, 2024) — On this Giving Tuesday, Northmarq is pleased to announce it has donated nearly $160,000 to nonprofit organizations across the country that are dedicated to helping increase access to affordable housing and
‘Shameful’: Dallas officials apologize for delaying mold cleanup in homeless shelter
September 24, 2024- KERA News- By Nathan Collins Dallas city officials have apologized to Family Gateway, a nonprofit operating a city-owned homelessness shelter, for delays in cleaning up damage caused by late-May storms. The storm caused water damage to the shelter
Dallas sold one of its abandoned downtown buildings. Here’s what we know
October 25, 2024- The Dallas Morning News- By Devyani Chhetri and Julie Silva The abandoned Dallas-owned property that once housed Family Gateway has been sold, according to council member Jesse Moreno. In late August, the city estimated it could sell the property at
HERO or Villain?
October 9, 2024- Dallas Observer- by Tyler Hicks One of three Dallas charter amendments backed by conservatives would force the city to spend more on police. Who does it serve? He didn’t sleep much, preferring to stay awake in case
Shelter for homeless families adds child care, learning centers so parents can work
January 29, 2024- The Dallas Morning News- by Leah Waters 50-room, newly renovated facility of former North Dallas hotel is almost always full of families who’ve lost housing and need help, including on-site child care during job searches. Nicole Hampton
‘Rowing in the Same Direction’: Task Force Recommends Changes to Dallas Homeless Response
January 22, 2024- Dallas Observer- by By Jacob Vaughn As people come and go at City Hall, they’ll likely see homeless individuals camped out front, City Council member Jesse Moreno said at a meeting Thursday night. Moreno, chair of the
Jeff Bezos Announces He’s Donated Nearly $120 Million To Help People Without Housing
Nov 21, 2023- Forbes- by Phoebe Liu Two years out from his tenure as Amazon CEO, the billionaire has flown to space, moved to Miami and stepped up his philanthropy. The latest round of charitable donations brings his total giving
Dallas proposes $3.6 million to raze, clean and fence homeless encampments
Aug 8, 2023- Dallas Morning News- by Jason Beeferman Dallas wants $3.6 million next year to address homeless encampments, which includes razing, cleaning, and fencing key areas, according to City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s budget proposal that City Council will tackle
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Aug 9, 2023- My Sweet Charity- Jeanne Prejean According to the 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs Paula and Bay Miltenberger, “As honorary co-chairs of the 2023 Family Gateway Luncheon, we hope you will consider supporting this year’s very
New Task Force Report Pinpoints Issues With Response to Homelessness
JULY 5, 2023- Dallas Observer- Jacob Vaughn Danielle Hollowell has been in and out of homeless encampments for almost a year while waiting for the housing assistance that she signed up for. “I’m still in limbo waiting,” she said. Whenever