Sarah Kahn

‘There Are Still People Outside And We’ve Got to Keep Going’: Dallas Reduces Unsheltered Homelessness by 24%

By April Towery / October 29, 2024 /

Leaders in the fight to house the unsheltered gave an encouraging progress report last week before the Dallas City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — but it’s clear that plenty of challenges still exist.  Sarah Kahn, president and CEO of Housing Forward, pointed out that her organization, in partnership with other agencies and city…

Dallas Calls on Other North Texas Cities to Provide Housing For The Homeless

By April Towery / March 28, 2024 /

During a quarterly update at the Dallas City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee on Monday, good news was shared about the progress made toward removing encampments and providing shelter for the homeless. But the conversation took a turn as city leaders demanded that other regional partners offer support.  More Than 4,200 Homeless in Dallas…