homelessness in Dallas

CM Lee Kleinman on Homeless in North Dallas: “Doing Everything my Power to Stop This”

By Candy Evans / July 31, 2018 /

These 20 city-owned recreation centers have been deemed “ideal” candidates to temporarily house the homeless: These recreation centers are only deemed “good” – meaning the centers above are preferred locations. We are working to get the entire presentation up on SCRIBD 

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DAYtoPLAY to Raise Funds, Awareness for Dallas Homeless Families

By Bethany Erickson / March 5, 2018 /
family gateway

One of the few homeless shelters in the area that caters to families, Family Gateway is also one of the few places where an entire family can volunteer, something architect Eddie Maestri appreciates. The nonprofit exclusively serves homeless families, providing both shelter and social and educational services to homeless children and their families, offering care…

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Dawson State Jail: A Developer’s Potential Valentine for the City of Dallas

By Candy Evans / February 15, 2018 /

We were all too busy yesterday, either with our Valentines (nice!) or, sadly, processing the news of yet another high school mass shooting in Florida. Truly, it’s hard to think of real estate right now. But yesterday, it occurred to me that a North Texas developer has given the city a potentially HUGE gift, the…

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The Pacesetters Are Closing the Door on Homelessness in Dallas One Kid at a Time

By Candy Evans / June 20, 2016 /

On June 20 — tonight — from 6 to 8 pm, the first Dallas Commission on Homelessness Community Engagement committee meeting gathers to “educate, engage and gather feedback from the community to overcome challenges with homelessness in Dallas.”  It’s at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St. L1FN Auditorium (free parking after 6 in City Hall parking lot)…

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