Alliance for Supportive Housing, Inc.

2026 Update: Help Us Build 22 Homes in North Dallas

We’re raising money to build supportive housing: 22 apartments in North Dallas for adults living with severe mental illness, with a support person on site to help residents.

Our planned apartment buildings, joined by covered walkways around a shared courtyard (architect’s rendering)

Every nonprofit has a story to tell. ASH’s story is about hope, community, and a future where adults with long-term, severe mental illness have a safe place to call home.

This year, that future moved from vision to blueprint. ASH owns a 0.82-acre lot in North Dallas, and our architect has completed the design for our first community.

22private apartments

0.82acres ASH owns

$4.6Mestimated to build

• 22 private studio apartments in two 2-story buildings, each apartment with its own kitchenette and full bathroom
• A shared private courtyard with planting beds and a single secure entrance
• A community building with a living room, shared kitchen, therapy room, office, and laundry, where residents gather for classes, meals, and friendship
• A support person on site to help residents

The community building and entry to the residents’ courtyard

Covered porches and walkways outside each apartment

We have received a full construction estimate, and detailed design and structural engineering are underway. The plan is phased so the apartments can be built first and residents can move in sooner.

Where the Project Stands

• ✓Land secured
• ✓Concept design and renderings
• ✓Full construction estimate
• ●Now: detailed design and structural engineering
•  Next: funding the build, then groundbreaking

Phased site plan: 22 apartments first, then the community building

See the renderings, site plan, and project timeline →

Who We Are

Alliance for Supportive Housing (ASH) is a group of family and community members committed to addressing the housing crisis for individuals living with mental health conditions. Our Supportive Community Model focuses on more than housing. It’s about creating connection, friendship, and a sense of belonging.

For adults with severe mental illness, finding a safe and supportive home can be nearly impossible. Too often, they experience isolation, loneliness, and disconnection from their communities. Many families carry the same worry: what will happen to my loved one when I’m no longer here to help?

At ASH, we believe housing is not a luxury. It’s a lifeline.

The community building, home to classes, shared meals, and programs

Why Your Gift Matters Now

Building the full community is estimated at about $4.6 million, funded through donors, foundations, and public affordable housing programs. Gifts from our community come first. They pay for the design and engineering work that major housing funders require before they commit.

Your Giving Day gift keeps that work moving and brings us closer to groundbreaking.

Join Us

By giving to ASH, you’re helping build homes where people with severe mental illness can live productive, joyful, and connected lives. Every gift matters, and every gift helps build a future where no one is left without a safe place to call home.

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Our Needs

• Donations to help build our 22-apartment supportive housing community 
• Board members and advisors with experience in:
  • Affordable housing development or finance
  • Real estate law
  • Commercial construction or architecture
  • Banking
  • Marketing and communications
  • Community volunteering