homelessness

Tens of thousands of homeless have been staying in hotels across the U.S. paid for by federal programs aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19

Agencies across North Texas are teaming up to help get more homeless families and individuals off the streets. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen explains.

With the federal eviction moratorium about to expire, the Salvation Army said it stands prepared to help the thousands of North Texans on the brink of homelessness.

People who live in one far east Dallas community are asking the city to help with a homeless encampment near their homes.

People who live in one far east Dallas community are asking the city to help with a homeless encampment near their homes.

A record number of homeless people were reported in the 2021 point in time count for Dallas and Collin County released by the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Tuesday.

A record number of homeless people were reported in the 2021 point in time count for Dallas and Collin County released by the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Tuesday.

A record number of homeless people were reported in the 2021 point in time count for Dallas and Collin County released by the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Tuesday. NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff reports.

A Dallas family launched a nonprofit to do something good for families in need.

Powell, one of the world’s most influential economists, has not yet met with members of the homeless encampment near the Fed in Washington.

The pandemic closed many public spaces like libraries where homeless people could wash their hands, a way to stay safe and reduce the spread of germs. So Love Beyond Walls began distributing portable sinks across 56 cities and 3 countries. Hear from Terence Lester, the group’s founder.

According to a Tarrant County State of Homelessness report released on Wednesday, the number of people seeking homeless services was down in 2020, but the need is still there. NBC 5’s Vince Sims gives us a closer look at one agency working to meet those needs.

A group of Arlington patrol officers work to complete service projects on their beat to do something good for someone in need in the community.

A Dallas woman is doing something good and taking an unconventional approach for helping those in need.

More people were homeless in Texas last year with 9.4 out of every 10,000 people having experienced homelessness at some point throughout the year, according to the 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report.

In California, the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission is partnering with the city of Los Angeles to open tiny homes to people struggling with homelessness. Founder and CEO Ken Craft joined NBCLX to explain how tiny homes help restore dignity, safety and a sense of autonomy to its residents.

An L.A. program called Step Up on Second is driven by the philosophy that stable housing is the first step to changing the lives of people struggling with chronic homelessness and mental illness. The program, which was supported by Kobe Bryant before his death, operates a motel-turned-shelter that offers full studio apartments to the people it serves. Among those helped...

Dr. David Woody, president and CEO of The Bridge homeless recovery center in Dallas, joins NBC 5 to discuss the organization’s recovery from last month’s damaging winter storm.

An important endeavor to get a better understanding of the homelessness situation in North Texas is underway in Dallas and Collin Counties.

An important endeavor to get a better understanding of the homelessness situation in North Texas is underway in Dallas and Collin Counties. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen reports how this year’s count comes at a tricky time.