It cost $194 million in 2023 to care for the homeless in Dallas, Collin counties: study
At that point in time, the survey determined there were 4,410 living on the streets in Dallas and Collin counties. Medical treatment alone was estimated at a little over $60 million.
Dallas nonprofits celebrate success in reducing homelessness
A coalition of nonprofits announced an ambitious goal to cut street homelessness in Dallas in half by 2026. They say they're already almost halfway to that goal.
City of Dallas discusses creation of sanctioned homeless encampments
After years of shutting down homeless encampments only to have another encampment pop up in a new location, the City of Dallas is considering creating sanctioned encampments.
Bags meant for Dallas homeless and their pets taken
A Dallas nonprofit that rescues dogs is looking for whoever stole treats for homeless people and their animals.
SMU professors make comic book to teach educators about homeless students
The creators hope the book sheds a light on the 1.2 million known K-12 students nationwide who have experienced homelessness.
Dallas residents say city has to do more to address homeless encampments along Central Expressway
Some people who live along Central Expressway in North Dallas say the city must address the spread of homeless encampments and everything that comes with that in their neighborhood.
Dallas homeless youth shelter expands hours thanks to $215K grant
The drop-in center located at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center in Dallas provides homeless youth access to immediate supportive services with limited hours. But thanks to a $215,000 grant from the Moody Foundation, the center can now expand to stay open 24/7.
Dallas official says city making progress in dealing with hundreds of homeless encampments
The city of Dallas is struggling to get a handle on homeless camps, which increased dramatically after the pandemic resulted in Dallas pausing removals.
North Texas volunteers helping homeless residents, homebound elders stay cool during heatwave
The pastor of Our Calling says he knows of at least two homeless people who have died from chronic heat exposure. Volunteers are going out to try and get these folks off the streets. Other organizations like the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas are doing their part to help our most vulnerable residents stay cool.
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
City of Dallas to provide port-a-potties near homeless encampments
The port-a-potties will be placed for 90 days at seven locations primarily around downtown and South Dallas. If council members like how the plan is working, the locations will continue to rotate around homeless encampments.
City of Dallas asks for help to shelter the homeless this upcoming winter
Unlike last year when the city received federal funds to shelter the homeless in hotels, that funding is no longer available this year, and hotel prices are higher. The city of Dallas is hoping that its new inclement weather policy will also help open the doors to the homeless all around the city rather than the concentrated services that are downtown.
Non-profit working to end veteran homelessness
A non-profit founded by veterans to serve veterans is focused on ending veteran homelessness. U.S. Vets is helping homeless veterans and their families gain independence and freedom that they helped fight for.
Special education students running Dallas high school food pantry to help homeless kids
The pantry to help students in need was started about six years ago by a teacher. But when the pandemic hit and volunteers could no longer come inside the school to help, special education students stepped up. It’s a win-win situation that helps students in need while also helping special education students develop life and work skills.
Dallas launches new pilot program to curb panhandling problems
The city of Dallas is launching a new pilot program expanding on a current program to curb panhandling across the city. It will use a combination of outreach, environmental deterrents and data.
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Dallas hopes to find homes for 100 homeless veterans
The city of Dallas plans to find housing for 100 veterans in the next 100 days.
Officials consider next steps after large homeless camp fire in NE Austin
A fire broke out at a large homeless camp below the eastbound frontage road of Anderson Lane, between IH-35 and Cameron Road Monday morning.
Dallas non-profit pushes city council to spend $3M on youth homeless shelter, with focus on LGBTQ community
A Dallas non-profit is asking the city council to invest $3 million in a youth homeless shelter.
Gov. Abbott pens letter to TxDPS, troopers ordered to do extra patrols around state buildings
In a letter penned to the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Governor Abbott has ordered DPS troopers to do extra patrols around state facilities.