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Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition — proposed to the county a homelessness response tax to consistently fund efforts.

Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition will present to a Dallas County committee on Monday a proposal for homeless tax to sustain housing and outreach efforts.

Housing Forward launched a program to eliminate street sleeping, beginning in downtown Dallas. The nonprofit received $20 million to help with its next phase.

Housing Forward and the City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management say they will continue the strategy that metrics show have worked since 2024, instead of shifting to quick, short term fixes.

Dallas County commissioners approved a $10 million contract with Housing Forward for phase 2 of its Street to Home project, but said more progress is needed.

A board member of Dallas nonprofit Refuge for Renewal, founded by hotelier Monty Bennett, said there was never a board meeting or formal discussion since its founding.

The money will go to the second phase of the Street to Home initiative, which aims to provide permanent housing for Dallas residents experiencing homelessness.

A vacant Dallas hospital that was supposed to provide wrap around services for people experiencing homelessness was recently listed for sale.

The Dallas Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee held a special called meeting to go over tiny home community options for people experiencing homelessness.

Fellow commissioners erupted in shock when Andy Sommerman recommended the warrant and writ money diversion.

About $2 million was itemized for housing initiatives and more than $6 million was separated for possible general reallocation.

Dallas County Commissioner Andy Sommerman said millions were promised to help curb homelessness but did not appear in the voter approval tax rate budget presentation.