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

Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honored Peter Brodsky And Enjoyed Bush Mom-Daughter Chat

Nov 10, 2023- MySweetCharity- by Jeanne Prejean As former First Lady Laura Bush and daughter Barbara Pierce Bush were ushered into the Omni Dallas Hotel’s Fair Park Room, the lineup of the Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon guests for the meet-and-greet

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

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

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 Nonprofits Aching for Help as We Head Into the Holidays in the Post-Pandemic World

November 19, 2022 – The Dallas Morning News – Leah Waters Local social service groups already hit hard by the pandemic are entering a holiday season with increased demand and calls for help. Nonprofits that provide food, clothing, financial donations