August 30, 2021 – The Dallas Morning News – Ashley M. Slayton
Thousands of people experience homelessness on any given night in the D-FW region.
Dozens of city, faith-based and private organizations are working to change that. For more information on how organizers are working to curb homelessness and housing insecurity in the are, visit the links below. You can also find information about how and where to volunteer or donate.
Citywide resources
The City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions consolidates several service-based organizations into one unit. Learn more.
DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas provides support for the housing insecure or those transitioning out of homelessness. Learn more.
Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance is a partnership between more than 90 nonprofit, public, and private groups providing aid to those who are homeless or housing insecure. Learn more.
More resources.
Phone numbers to call/Apps
Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance helpline: 1-888-411-6802
This toll-free number matches those in need of shelter with resources in the area.
Our Calling’s downloadable app contains a directory of dozens of shelters, kitchens, clinics and other resources in the area. The organization alsos offers printed guides.
Shelters, donations, volunteer work
Austin Street Center is an emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Dallas. Here’s how to volunteer or donate.
The Bridge is a homeless recovery center open 24 hours a day that offers standard grooming services and meals. Here’s how to volunteer or donate.
Dallas Life Recovery Center helps those experiencing homelessness transition to professional and personal recovery or individuals or families. Here’s how to volunteer or donate.
Family Gateway’s mission is to “provide stability and life-changing supportive services to children and families affected by homelessness.” Here’s how to volunteer or donate.
The Salvation Army of North Texas is one of the region’s largest social service providers. The organization “works to address the startling realities of addition, homelessness, and poverty. Here’s how to volunteer or donate.
Stewpot offers housing opportunities, basic resources and long-term resources to transition from homelessnes. Here’s how to volunteer or donate.
Union Gospel Mission is a faith-based aid organization that grew out of a 1949 street ministry. Here’s how to volunteer or donate.
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