Homelessness is on the rise in Dallas County
Results of the homeless count have been released within three weeks of the opening of Dallas' new Homeless Assistance Center.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
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Poverty
Dallas landlord acceptance highlights success of Destination Home program
Housing first as a strategy for cutting deeply into homelessness in the United States works, and big time.
Friday, April 25, 2008
New partnership means better access to better meds for the working poor in Dallas
Central Dallas Ministries and CommuniCare will bring new prescription medicine benefits to thousands of low-income patients.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Central Dallas Ministries convenes annual prayer breakfast to fight poverty and homelessness
Members of various Dallas churches attended, along with Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, who told an awkward story and almost kinda cried.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Dallas hip hop artist Pikahsso helps the homeless
Attendees to the party were asked to bring old shoes, clothes, hats and gloves to be donated to the homeless people in the area.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Will pre-paid phone limits aimed at crime fighting inadvertantly hurt poor Texans?
There are many poor Texans for whom pre-paid cell phones are their only means of communication.
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
“The Business Case for Ending Homelessness” in Dallas
The development of 1,200 units of supportive housing would effectively end homelessness as we know it in Dallas.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Quality of life in Dallas tied to dearth of affordable housing
People would enjoy higher quality lives for themselves and their children if we learned how to create mixed income communities all across the city.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance to conduct homeless census
The "point in time" census of our homeless population is very important to the work we are doing to end chronic homelessness in Dallas by 2014.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Dallas gets $12.8 million in federal funds for homeless services
Grant comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007
Dallas homeless need advocates that actually help homeless
Whenever any organization suggests that you take your money away from those you intend it to go to and instead send it to their agency, red flags should rise.
Friday, Dec. 21, 2007
Dallas to launch anti-panhandling campaign
Campaign aims to use donations toward creating housing for the homeless.
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007
President’s housing plan would hurt low-income families
Adequate funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development is necessary to keep helping the Dallas homeless.
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007
Dallas City Plan Commission votes to make Day Resource Center a temporary overnight homeless shelter
Now it has to be approved by the Dallas City Council, which will vote on it on December 12.
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007
Dallas homeless center owes debt of gratitude to Price
John Wiley Price helped lay the groundwork to make sure center came into existence
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
Dallas homeless children to meet Santa and watch movie
Children will gather this Saturday to meet Santa and be treated to screening of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007
Dallas homeless foes need to move beyond their fear
The condition of being without a permanent place to live can now be regarded as a criminal act.
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007
“Housing First” solution for Dallas homeless can work
Develop the housing. Provide the support to move folks from the street to a quality, decent home.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
Dallas’ homelessness tackled by Pizza Hut ex-pres
Call Mike Rawlings "homeless czar" or chairman of the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance, it won't change his dedication to the task of getting people off the streets and into permanent housing.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
Dallas Cedars neighborhood residents try to shut down homeless event
Residents had objected to event being held on vacant private property.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Dallas-based North Texas Food Bank launches new public awareness and fundraising campaign
New report shows that Texas has highest rate of children facing hunger.
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007
Carrollton-based FASTSIGNS donating money and clothing to homeless
FASTSIGNS employees contributed $2,500 and held a donation drive for needed clothing items.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
UPDATED: Dallas’ Help the Homeless Week is in full swing
Combined donations of $3.5 million bolster a week dedicated to helping our homeless friends and neighbors.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
National Homelessness Awareness Month prompts action in Dallas
Operation Rescue can't possibly succeed; Mayor Tom Leppert will finalize a stopgap solution next week
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Dallas pastor touting alternatives for dealing with homeless people
Dr. Joe Clifford wants more funding for counseling and housing rather than criminalizing panhandling.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007
Promise House launches new teen runaway awareness campaign
Campaign set to bring light to the teen runaway problem in Dallas.
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007
Samaritan Inn’s Lynn Sipiora named The Homeless Network’s Outstanding Executive Director
The ‘Best New Product’ award-winner, Greater Goodies will be available at the Inn’s largest fundraising event, The Annual Good Samaritan Awards Gala, on Friday, October 26 at the Marriott Legacy Town Center.
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007
Downtown Dallas’ homeless moves from streets to church parking lot
City has been trying to get homeless off streets altogether and into shelters.
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007
Homeless seek help in Lewisville
Salvation Army field worker sees increase in gay applicants.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
Arlington residents forced out of homes after apartment foreclosure
Residents must vacate their homes by the end of September.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Audio interview: Venton Jones of Abounding Prosperity
Also includes a wrap-up of Pride in Dallas events.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Income tax assistance volunteers sought in White Rock Hills
The program saved area residents more than $7.2 million last year.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Richie Sheridan calls for a Dallas homeless budget amendment
If his numbers are right, we're a pretty stingy city.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
Dallas police to reach out to homeless with Operation Rescue
Aim is to help those suffering from mental health problems and addiction.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
Take action against poverty instead of just talking
Rise to the challenge of Jawanza Kunjufu.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Dr. Timothy Bray to lead the Williams Institute
Local think tank focuses on solutions to urban poverty.
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007
Poverty’s ugly side
Poverty provides people so little margin for error. It delivers life in pressure-cooker heat.
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007
Town Hall meeting could decide fate for mentally ill
The southern sector of Dallas has been left out in the cold until just recently when it came to having a voice and a impact in the Mental Health system in Dallas.
Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007
UPDATE: Homeless Fort Worth man beaten to death with rock
Murder occurred near Police and Fire Academy. UPDATE: Police have made an arrest.
Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007
AIDS services groups lose patient meals program funding
Low-income HIV-positive patients who eat hot meals at RCD, AIN could find the kitchen closed in 2008
Monday, Aug. 27, 2007
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