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$100,000 Goal
Since 1985, we have remained committed to our mission to "empower families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty.” Interfaith Family Services empowers families facing homelessness to work their way out of poverty through the following Three-Step Family Empowerment Methodology: (1) eliminating barriers to housing stability through transitional housing and rent assistance, (2) equipping parents with skills to overcome poverty through career and financial coaching, and (3) educating children to break the cycle through on-site childcare, afterschool, and summer programs.
As a result of our holistic approach, the hard work of our families, and the generosity of donors like you, 148 Dallas families in 2024 achieved the following.
Together, we can break the cycle of poverty for good! Donate today! For more information about Interfaith Family Services, visit interfaithdallas.org.
Interfaith Family Services empowers families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty.
According to Economic Issues for Women in Texas, 60% of Texas mothers are breadwinners, with women of color more likely to be the sole breadwinners. For many of these families, rent accounts for 50% of earnings, and childcare is around 30%, leaving 20% of the remaining income for food, gas, and everything else. One financial emergency can easily lead to homelessness. Single mothers, who account for 91% of Interfaith’s clients, are especially vulnerable. Thankfully, Interfaith Family Services is here to provide housing, help, and hope. But we can't do it without you. Each investment in Interfaith Family Services makes a significant and sustainable impact in the lives of the families that we serve.
- $5000 covers transitional housing and support services for a homeless family.
- $2,500 provides emergency rent assistance, career training, and financial coaching for a family in our non-residential program.
- $1,000 provides summer camp for a child in need.
- $500 provides pay-enhancing career training for a parent seeking to work her way out of poverty.
- $250 provides a homeless family with two weeks' worth of healthy meals upon their arrival at Interfaith.
- $50 provides one new school uniform to a child who enters our program and enrolls in a local school.
Interfaith has a long history of serving people of color facing poverty and homelessness, with 76% of our clients identifying as African-American and 42% as Latinx. All clients enter our program at or near the poverty line, and 94% are single-mother households. Our Family Empowerment model addresses the unique challenges faced by many minority communities.
By offering all services in one location, we improve access for families who face financial, educational, and childcare barriers. Our program not only teaches families how to increase their earnings but also how to manage those increases for better long-term decision-making. We emphasize wellness, self-care, and empowerment to help families lead balanced lives—an experience often lacking for our target population.
The results are significant: 92% of families achieve permanent housing, 85% gain or maintain employment, and the average household sees a $10K annual salary increase due to our career coaching.
Organization name
INTERFAITH FAMILY SERVICES
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
PO BOX 720206