White House rolls out new initiative aimed at ‘unsheltered homelessness’ in Dallas, other major cities

May 23, 2023- Spectrum News 1 DALLAS — In an effort to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025, the White House unveiled a new initiative to address the needs of one state and five major cities, including Dallas. The launch

Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon To Feature A Bush Mother-Daughter Chat And Peter Brodsky

May 11, 2023- My Sweet Charity- Jeanne Prejean Plans have just been announced for the 7th Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon. For two it’s a return to help The Family Gateway’s mission to support families experiencing homelessness in Dallas and

Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries

Mar 10, 2023- My Sweet Charity- Jeanne Prejean In years past the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour was a chance to visit the little ones who would benefit from the annual Dallas County children’s charities fundraiser. But this year on

How Family Gateway Changed its Strategy in Tackling Family Homelessness

Mar 22, 2023- Dallas Business Journal- Plamedie Ifasso Family Gateway CEO and president Ellen Magnis has a personal connection to the organization’s mission. Magnis left home at 17, got married at 18 and had two kids. It took her 10

HOPE task force chair: ‘This is a small group with a specific task on a short timeline”

Mar 16, 2023- Dallas Business Journal- Plamedie Ifasso Family Gateway president and CEO Ellen Magnis was a little hesitant when Mayor Eric Johnson invited her to join his new task force. “My first response was, ‘Are you out of your

Dallas Makes Progress Reducing Homelessness

Mar 8, 2023– Axios Dallas– Tasha Tsiaperas More than 1,700 people have moved into a permanent residence since Dallas’ rapid rehousing program launched in 2021. The big picture: Despite visible examples of homelessness throughout Dallas, the city, county and nonprofits

Mayor Eric Johnson Hopes New Task Force Will Help Reduce Dallas Homelessness

Feb 17, 2023– Dallas Observer– Jacob Vaughn Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced on Thursday the formation of a new task force to help the city address homelessness. He’s calling it the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness Organizations, Policies, and Encampments,

Dallas Mayor Appoints New Group to Come Up With Solutions to Homelessness

Feb 16, 2023– The Dallas Morning News– Everton Bailey Jr. Mayor Eric Johnson says his new task force of homeless service advocates will help speed up city progress in helping people without stable shelter. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said Thursday

Dallas Mayor Says New Homelessness Task Force Will Be Different

February 16, 2023– NBCDFW– Ken Kalthoff Ten members announced Thursday for HOPE Task Force. Dallas leaders have worked for years to combat homelessness, but anyone who drives through the city can still see homeless people living in tents and under

JUST IN: Seven Dallas Children Non-Profits Selected To Be 2023 Crystal Charity Ball To The Tune Of $6,686,131

February 6, 2023 – MySweetCharity – Jeanne Prejean Despite the icy conditions Friday, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball members gathered at Dallas Arts District Mansion bright and early for the final presentations by the 2023 beneficiary hopeful Dallas children’s charities. By the