December 4, 2024- Comms Trader Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez have announced a significant investment of $110.5 million in new grants aimed at addressing the growing issue of family homelessness through the Day 1 Families Fund.
North Texas nonprofit fighting family homelessness gets $2.5M boost
November 27, 2024 -KRLD News Radio 1080- by John Liddle Family Gateway is doubling down on its mission to combat family homelessness in North Texas, bolstered by a new $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. The nonprofit has
Jeff Bezos Donates Another $110 Million To Combat Homelessness
November 20, 2024- Forbes- by Phoebe Liu The grants come at a time of rising homelessness–especially among families. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world’s third-richest person, and his partner Lauren Sánchez announced $110.5 million in new grants to nonprofits working
Dallas nonprofit gets $2.5M grant from Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez
November 20, 2024- Dallas Business Journal- by Rachel Behrndt Amazon founder Jeff Bazos and his partner Lauren Sánchez have given millions to a Dallas nonprofit that helps families with children who are experiencing homelessness. Listen to full story here.
A ‘transformative gift’: Jeff Bezos donates $5M to Miami-Dade Homeless Trust
November 20, 2024- Florida Politics- by Jesse Scheckner It’s the largest single philanthropic contribution the county organization has ever received. Miami-Dade County’s lead agency for overseeing the operation of homelessness services and assistance just got a $5 million infusion from
Dallas sold one of its abandoned downtown buildings. Here’s what we know
November 21, 2024- MSN- by Devyani Chhetri 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 711 South St.
Dallas nonprofit gets $2.5 million grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez
November 21, 2024- WFAA- by Rachel Behrndt Family Gateway serves families with children who are experiencing homelessness, according to a press release. DALLAS — Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez donated $2.5 million to the Dallas nonprofit Family Gateway,
Bezos Day One Fund awards $110.5 million for homeless fa…. Bezos Day One Fund awards $110.5 million for homeless families
November 20, 2024- Candid The Bezos Day One Fund, a $2 billion philanthropic fund launched in 2018, has announced grants totaling $110.5 million in support of nonprofits working to help families experiencing homeless. The seventh annual Day 1 Family Fund leadership awards will
Water leak in Dallas homeless shelter another embarrassing city slip-up
September 1st, 2024- by Dallas Morning News Editorial How many times have we suggested that Dallas could save itself a lot of pain if it just took care of business? Spring storms damaged the roof of a city-owned building used
Derelict, Controversial City-Owned Downtown Building is Listed in National Historic Registry
September 9th, 2024- D Magazine- by Bethany Erickson Last month, the Dallas City Council voted to auction off the former Family Gateway building at 711 St. Paul. Still, local preservationists have pointed out that the structure, which fell into disrepair after the