Homelessness
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Local Government
Changing the Narrative Around Homelessness In Dallas
The number of people experiencing homelessness increased 11 percent last year. We won't solve the problem immediately. But we can change how we talk about it.
Doing Good
How to Help Homeless Dallasites Weather the Storm
These local organizations will distribute blankets, coats, food, and other supplies to those who need them most.
Livable Cities
The Annual Homeless Count Is On, But You Can’t Participate
COVID-19 restrictions mean that the count will be left to the professionals and happen over two weeks in Dallas and Collin counties.
Economy
Ken Webb: A Voice for the Homeless
The us-them attitude is something we need to get past, says the Dallas Citizen Homelessness Commission chair.
Local News
For the First Time in Three Years, Dallas’ Total Homeless Count Dropped
The annual Point-In-Time count is out. Dallas and Collin counties saw a slight decrease from 2019, while unsheltered homeless went up.
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Local News
Dallas Can Do Better Than $200K per Homeless Housing Unit
Let’s talk about a little nugget from Wednesday's Council briefing.
Doing Good
An Oak Lawn Church Shelters the Homeless on Freezing Nights
And in the process, shows how Dallas can get past the dysfunction hampering its homeless response system.
Local News
In Dallas’ Fight Against Homelessness, Finger Pointing Reigns
Following a scathing audit of the city's homeless response system, the head of the nonprofit coordinating service efforts responds.
Local News
Parking Meters Won’t Stop Panhandling in Dallas
The city is weighing a new program that would, among other things, repurpose some parking meters to collect donations for homeless assistance groups.