A new report from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ teens and young adults experiencing homelessness are more likely to have suicidal ideation, and that systemic changes such as cash assistance and LGBTQ+-inclusive shelters could help.
Tag: Homelessness
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Homeless to hopeful: The impact of Dallas Life’s program
By Carla Davis The homelessness crisis in Dallas County has city officials and homeless response agencies working overtime trying to help the thousands who are living outdoors. Â According to the […]
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Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Jan. 25, 2024 “Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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New Survey Reveals Contrasting Views on American Health
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black How do you experience America? Is it safe to take a walk in your neighborhood? Can you access social services in […]
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Switching Political Affiliations, and the Ethics of Partisanship
Eric Johnson, the Mayor of Dallas, has been accused of betraying his constituents after announcing his switch to the Republican Party, despite having been re-elected unopposed in May of this year.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican Party
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a longtime Democrat, has announced his switch to the Republican Party, making him the largest city in the country with a GOP mayor.
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City of Arlington Reopens Public Facilities & Some Services Thursday, Feb. 2
NEWS RELEASE City of Arlington to Reopen Public Facilities, Some Services at Noon Thursday, Feb. 2 Due to the ongoing winter weather, City of Arlington facilities will open at noon […]
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Office of Homeless Solutions extends activation of Temporary Inclement Weather Shelters in anticipation of inclement weather
DALLAS – The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) announced Tuesday, January 31, 2023, that OHS is continuing activation of Temporary Inclement Weather Shelter (TIWS) for the night of Tuesday, January 31, 2023, based […]
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Biden Administration Announces Plans to Drastically Reduce Homelessness Nationwide
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA In major U.S. cities, officials have either ramped up or dialogued about efforts to reduce homelessness, with New York City Mayor Eric […]
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Homeless in Texas
By Scott Blair Texas has around 26,000 homeless people, and Dallas has the largest homeless population in the state. The worst part is that the numbers are going up. There […]