On April 17, attorneys and staff from Phillips Murrah’s Dallas office volunteered their time to help assemble snack bags for children who arrive daily at the Family Gateway facility. Family Gateway is a Dallas organization that assists families with children
How you can help reduce Dallas homelessness
August 11, 2022 – Axios – Tasha Tsiaperas Homelessness is a complex problem without simple solutions, but there are a few things everyone can do to help. Speak up: Attend budget town hall meetings and voice support for municipal spending to close encampments and advocate
Little Girl and Her Family Doing #SomethingGood for Kids in Need
May 11, 2021 – NBC DFW – Alanna Quillen We’re highlighting the good work of a little girl and her family in Dallas to help those in need. Parents Franco and Gladys Calderon said they immigrated from Peru to give
The Dallas Opera celebrates the return of live performances with free events in the greater Dallas community
April 20, 2021 – FWD>DFW – Nicole Cormier As Texas continues to see large numbers of individuals vaccinated against COVID-19, performing arts organizations such as The Dallas Opera (TDO) are eager to provide North Texans with safe, in-person programming that
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
Shannon Reed: Encouraging Community Service at Family Gateway
March 4, 2020 – Dallas Doing Good – Jan Osborn When Shannon Reed began volunteering in the after-school program at Family Gateway over five years ago, he realized what an impact he could make in the lives of the children
Chili Gala benefits Family Gateway
February 20, 2020 – White Rock Lake Weekly White Rock Rotary supplied food for and served more than 100 residents at the Family Gateway shelter during their annual Chili Gala. Everyone had fun visiting and handing out children’s books during