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Catholic Charities Dallas, CHI Receive National Recognition from Mutual of America Foundation

DALLAS (June 9, 2025) – Mutual of America Foundation recently awarded Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) and its partners, including Catholic Housing Initiative (CHI), with a national Community Partnership Award for the St. Jude Centers, which provide permanent supportive housing for the homeless in Dallas. This prestigious, annual award recognizes outstanding nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that have shown exemplary leadership by facilitating partnerships with public, private and/or social sector leaders who are working together as equal partners [...]

jbermender2026-03-03T15:31:12-06:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

D Magazine: How Catholic Charities Dallas Is Fighting Homelessness With Adaptive Reuse

Special thank you to D Magazine for featuring CCD’s President and CEO, Dave Woodyard, in an article highlighting CCD's partnership with Catholic Housing Initiative helping to house our homeless neighbors in the Dallas area. Read the full article here. “With the 24/7 wrap-around of security and case management, we’re able to keep vulnerable populations more secure,” Woodyard said. “We can give them a better safety net and be there for those things that happen that nobody plans.” [...]

Eden Hoff2026-03-03T15:32:38-06:00Announcements, News and Updates|

NBC DFW: New housing option for former homeless opens in Northeast Dallas

Special thank you to NBC DFW for featuring CCD’s President and CEO, Dave Woodyard, in a segment showcasing CCD's partnership with Catholic Housing Initiative to open St. Jude Center-Vantage Point. View the segment and read more here. “Many that come here are seniors, veterans and others that have experienced some horrible traumas in their life and it’s a long road to recovery,” Woodyard said. “It’s not an easy step out, if you will. So, this gives them [...]

Eden Hoff2026-03-03T15:43:29-06:00Announcements, News and Updates|

Catholic Housing Initiative and Catholic Charities Dallas Announces Grand Opening of St. Jude Center-Vantage Point

Dallas, TX — October 23, 2024 - Catholic Housing Initiative (CHI), together with Catholic Charities Dallas, is proud to announce the grand opening of St. Jude Center-Vantage Point in North Dallas. Permanent supportive housing and services is provided at the new facility to address homelessness in the city. St. Jude Center-Vantage Point is a home for 136 residents ages 18 and older. CHI acquired and renovated the former hotel property, transforming it into a safe, welcoming community. [...]

Eden Hoff2026-03-03T15:46:26-06:00Client Stories, News and Updates, Press Releases|

Catholic Housing Initiative and Catholic Charities Dallas Partner on Fourth Community for Chronically Homeless

City of Dallas to provide property, partial funding for major renovation; 18-month timeline for architecture and construction; occupancy expected in early 2026. DALLAS – July 11, 2024 – At its June 26 meeting, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved a plan to transfer a City-owned hotel to St. Jude, Inc. (“St. Jude”) and provide $4.79 million in funding for partial renovation of the property, which will be known as St. Jude Center-Oak Cliff. The funding includes [...]

Eden Hoff2026-03-03T15:52:13-06:00News and Updates|

Texas Catholic: Client-choice food pantry set to open at St. Jude Center-Park Central

A heavy downpour outside could not dampen the enthusiasm inside the St. Jude Center-Park Central on March 7 as a crowd gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing of a new client-choice food pantry in the Diocese of Dallas. Read the full story here.

jbermender2026-03-03T15:54:08-06:00News and Updates|

St. Jude provides path from homelessness to hope

Jane* had been homeless and living at the Austin Street Shelter when she was introduced to Catholic Charities Dallas for the first time. After spending more than three years in shelters and on the streets, Jane was overjoyed with the opportunity to move into St. Jude Forest. St. Jude Center Forest Lane opened in August 2018. The center has 104 efficiency, residential units for individuals who are 55 and over. Jane was among the first residents to [...]

jbermender2026-03-03T15:59:10-06:00Client Stories|

After years of homelessness, Catholic Charities Dallas helps client find home

Catholic Charities Dallas’ Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is a long-term assistance and support services program that houses chronically homeless clients. EHV provides intensive case management to support, refer, and work toward housing stability. When Antonio Moore first connected with Catholic Charities Dallas in March 2022, he had been homeless for years and was living in the Meyers Jeffries encampment in South Dallas. While living in the encampment, he met a member of the city of Dallas’ Street [...]

jbermender2023-07-02T11:57:13-05:00Client Stories|

Catholic Charities Dallas, CHI Receive National Recognition from Mutual of America Foundation

D Magazine: How Catholic Charities Dallas Is Fighting Homelessness With Adaptive Reuse

NBC DFW: New housing option for former homeless opens in Northeast Dallas

Catholic Housing Initiative and Catholic Charities Dallas Announces Grand Opening of St. Jude Center-Vantage Point

Catholic Housing Initiative and Catholic Charities Dallas Partner on Fourth Community for Chronically Homeless

Texas Catholic: Client-choice food pantry set to open at St. Jude Center-Park Central

St. Jude provides path from homelessness to hope

After years of homelessness, Catholic Charities Dallas helps client find home

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