Family Gateway

Since 1986, Family Gateway has helped thousands of families with children experiencing homelessness on their journeys to stability. We assess families to determine what interventions they need and use creative problem-solving to help families avoid shelter whenever possible.  We have the only emergency shelter in Dallas/Collin counties that will help all types of families (single parents, couples with children, grandparents raising grandchildren).  We offer supportive housing for those who need time beyond shelter.  Our case managers connect families to work, education, and child care.  About 25% of our families have someone in the family with a serious disabling condition that requires additional support (children with severe autism, seizure disorders, etc.).

The need in our community is now greater than ever before. In addition to our 50-room emergency shelter for families, which is currently full, we are supporting nearly 20 families with children in inexpensive hotels. This critical solution comes at a significant cost: approximately $100 per night per family, or $60,000 per month.  Without this additional emergency housing, these families would be sleeping in cars or on the streets.

This North Texas Giving Day, we need your help to:

1. Keep children and families from sleeping outside.
2. Support children as they recover from the trauma of homelessness.
3. Continue connecting families to work, education and housing.

With your support, we will continue doing everything possible to make sure that no child sleeps outside. 

Here’s how you can help:

1. Give generously to support critical services.
2. Spread the Word: Use the Share This Organization feature. Use the hashtag #NTxGivingDay and tag us on social media to help raise awareness.
3. Set up your own fundraising page for our mission through the Fundraise feature.