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Want to Get Involved? Join a Committee!

Several committees have formed to help address homelessness in Collin County.  Use your special talents,… [more]

Want to Get Involved?  Join a Committee! Want to Get Involved?  Join a Committee!

RHYA – Runaway & Homeless Youth Act, How you can help!

Last week, the President released his fiscal year (FY) 2013 Budget Proposal, officially kicking off the… [more]

RHYA – Runaway & Homeless Youth Act, How you can help! RHYA - Runaway & Homeless Youth Act, How you can help!

The Face of Homelessness in Collin County

Panel Discussion Presented by Collin College’s Center for Scholarly & Civic Engagement Shanette… [more]

The Face of Homelessness in Collin County The Face of Homelessness in Collin County

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Mission Statement Collin County Homeless Coalition is a collaborative effort of individuals and agencies who address the challenges of homelessness in our community. Through education, advocacy, mutual support and the sharing of resources, we strive to prevent and respond to homelessness as well as increase the ability of the community to respond to individual needs. Efforts to End Homelessness In 2001, President Bush reactivated the Interagency Council on Homelessness, originally … [Read More...]

Are you hungry, homeless or in need of social services?

If you are currently hungry, homeless or in need of social services, you can seek assistance from the organizations below.  (updated 1/20/12)  Items in bold are located in Collin County.  If you are aware of a service provider not listed below, please email collinhomeless@gmail.com to update this list.   EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS INFORMATION & REFERRAL: DIAL 211 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24/HR HOTLINE 214-941-1991 HOMELESS VETERANS RESOURCE HOTLINE 1-877-424-3838 MENTAL … [Read More...]

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Want to Get Involved? Join a Committee!

Several committees have formed to help address homelessness in Collin County.  Use your special talents, skills or experience in a number of ways.  If you’d like to get plugged in to one of these groups, just email Collinhomeless@gmail.com to learn more! Advocacy Bylaws Cities Faith Outreach Frisco Youth Initiative Gaps Analysis/White Paper Special Events – [...]

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RHYA – Runaway & Homeless Youth Act, How you can help!

Last week, the President released his fiscal year (FY) 2013 Budget Proposal, officially kicking off the FY 2013 appropriations process. As you all know, further investment in the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) program is needed in order to better serve unaccompanied, homeless youth. As Congress begins to prepare its own appropriations proposals, we [...]

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The Face of Homelessness in Collin County

Panel Discussion Presented by Collin College’s Center for Scholarly & Civic Engagement Shanette Brown, City of Plano (Community Development Coordinator) and the Collin County Homeless Coalition In 2001, President Bush reactivated the Interagency Council on Homelessness, originally established in 1987, to better coordinate the efforts of 18 federal agencies in addressing the needs of homeless persons. The [...]

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