">Dallas' answer to Marie Antoinette once again praises the fashion sense of the poorest of the poor. From Saturday's NYTimes: As she prepared for her debut runway show at the tents on Friday, Erin Wasson, a model turned designer,...
Re: "The Bridge to better lives -- Center measures first year's success in jobs, housing found," Friday news story. The Texas Legislature has approved $20 million over two years for big cities to combat homelessness, as this story reports. I...
A year ago Wednesday, The Bridge opened its doors to the thousands of homeless people living on the streets of Dallas. According to information I received this morning, over the past year, 660,770 meals (prepared by the Stewpot) have been...
Re: "Searching for years for a place to go -- Shift away from mental health institutions drove many residents to streets," last Sunday news story. There are legislative requests pending requesting for more money for services and housing. When and...
Re: "A costly cycle that satisfies few -- Combating the problem requires more housing, mental health services, advocates say," Sunday news story. If Dallas really wants to end chronic homelessness in Dallas, city leaders should turn their attention to stopping...
Re: "Hotel carries risk for taxpayer -- City Council seals deals for convention center project," Thursday news story. Strong moral leadership is not always popular. Today Dallas City Council member Pauline Medrano has the opportunity to demonstrate such leadership by...
Re: "Foreclosed homes for homeless," by Jennifer Huggins, Tuesday Letters. While I sympathize with the homeless, I can't help but wonder how Huggins would feel if the house next door to hers was occupied by these unfortunates. She would probably...
Re: "City likely to fund homeless housing -- Council signals it will help pay for about 500 permanent units," Thursday Metro. With all the vacant foreclosed homes subject to vandalism, I am surprised that no one on the City Council...
Re: "Jail isn't always the answer," by Mike Katz, Thursday Letters. Amen to Katz' letter. Mental illness will never be alleviated by a jail term. Might as well incarcerate me for my osteoporosis. Glenna Cromer, McKinney...
Re: "A model for hope, leadership," by John Trick, Monday Letters. The Samaritan Inn is a wonderful safe haven for those of our fellow citizens that need a little break to get on their feet. In these times that need...
I wanted to express my appreciation for The Bridge homeless center. I was employed at the Day Resource Center for years. I worked with the homeless population. These are people with real mental problems, and a wide majority of the...
November is National Homeless Awareness Month. This month, Lynne Sipiora, executive director of Collin County's only homeless shelter, spotlights Samaritan Inn residents who represent three of the most common types of homeless people in the county: the untreated mentally...
November is National Homeless Awareness Month. This month, Lynne Sipiora, executive director of Collin County's only homeless shelter, will spotlight Samaritan Inn residents who represent three of the most common types of homeless people in the county: the untreated mentally...
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