Transitional Sheltering

 

AGAPE RESOURCE & ASSISTANCE CENTER

Agape's mission is to provide housing & transformational support services to homeless single women, moms & their children that empower them to move from crisis & poverty to fulfilling self-sustaining lives. Agape’s vision is to facilitate a community continuum of care with like-minded social agencies, property owners, municipalities & faith groups to end the disproportionate impact of homelessness, abuse & poverty on women & children.

 

www.hope4agape.org | 469-814-0453 | PO Box 861664, Plano, TX 75086-1664 | Meetings by appointment

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THE BELLA HOUSE

The Bella House is a house of hospitality, offering love and support for homeless pregnant women in the Dallas area. Need shelter? Call 972-690-5711.

 

www.bellahouse.org | Shelter hotline: 972-690-5711, Office: 972-379-7450 | P.O.Box 940802, Plano, TX 75094

 

BLAKE'S HOUSE

Blake's House mission is to transition homeless young women or those aging out foster care to independent living by coming alongside, championing their successes, and cultivating long term life change. Through our residential program, young women are equipped with the skills and support needed to sustain independent living.

 

www.blakeshouse.org | 972-358-4732 | Plano, TX | Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

 

CITY HOUSE

www.cityhouse.org

972.424.4626

After hours on call phone:972.971.0278

Direct Contact Email:getinvolved@cityhouse.org for volunteering.Those interested in client services, please call directly.

830 Central Parkway E.#350, Plano, TX75074

 

We provide services both residential and non-residential for abused, neglected and homeless children, youth and young adults up to the age of 24.

Wellness Center for Older Adults

 

THE FAMILY PLACE - Collin County Counseling Center

www.familyplace.org

Office:  214-948-5175

ER Phone Contact 214-941-1991

Direct Contact Email: Casey Gabriel cbgabriel@familyplace.org

Address: No public for safety reasons-multiple locations throughout Dallas and an office in Collin County. 

 

We offer shelter, counseling, case management and various other services for survivors of family violence and/or incest.

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FAMILY PROMISE OF COLLIN COUNTY

The Family Promise network is a national nonprofit organization with over 200 affiliates established on the belief that people are compassionate and want to make a difference. By mobilizing communities and existing resources to assist homeless families with children, Family Promise of Collin County can provide food, shelter and support services to move these families back to sustainable independence.

 

www.familypromiseofcollincounty.org | 972-442-6966 | PO Box 1601, Allen TX 75013 Meetings by appointment

 

GRACETOCHANGE / TINY HOUSE BIG RECOVERY

We will provide a sober/transitional housing community for women who wish to make significant life changes and maintain a recovery life style.

 

www.gracetochange.com | 972-542-2900 | 1216 N Central Expy Suite 104, McKinney, TX 75070

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HOPE'S DOOR NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER

Hope’s Door New Beginning specializes in comprehensive intervention and prevention services for everyone affected by intimate partner and family violence – from victim to abuser.

www.hopesdoorinc.org | 972-422-7233 (24 Hr. Crisis Hotline) | 860 Ave F Suite 100, Plano, TX 75074 

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Evening groups and counseling available.

 

THE SAMARITAN INN

www.saminn.org

972-542-5302

info@saminn.org

1514 N. McDonald McKinney, 75071

 

We are a comprehensive homeless program that helps willing individuals gain dignity and independence through a structured program which centers around case management, counseling, career development and financial education.

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TEXAS MUSLIM WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation (TMWF) empowers, promotes and supports all women and their families—a mission that ultimately creates stronger communities. TMWF offers a diverse scope of programs which promote peaceful homes, families, and communities. Our Social Services and Family Violence programming is trauma informed, culturally sensitive and provides safe shelter, housing and comprehensive supportive services for all victims and survivors of domestic violence and their families. While TMWF is specially equipped to serve the culturally specific needs of Muslim women and their families, the organization is an equal opportunity service provider open to all victims and survivors of domestic violence.

 

www.tmwf.org | 469-467-6241

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Resource Centers

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Allen - ALL COMMUNITY OUTREACH

All Community Outreach (ACO) provides free comprehensive human services to help families avoid hunger and homelessness and gain financial security. ACO offers residents of Allen and surrounding communities income support such as food, clothing, and assistance with housing, medical visits, prescriptions, and mental health counseling; as well as education and employment services, including GED prep. classes, college assistance, financial coaching, and career counseling.

www.acocares.org | 972-727-9131 | 801 E. Main St, Allen, TX 75002 | Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:30pm.

  

Frisco - FRISCO FAMILY SERVICES

Frisco Family Services provides services to individuals and families who live in Frisco or Frisco ISD, who are experiencing a financial crisis, such as job loss, divorce, death to name a few. Some of these services include emergency financial assistance, food, clothing, household goods, life skills classes, back to school supplies, Thanksgiving meal boxes and Holiday gifts.

www.friscofamilyservices.org | 214-450-1624 | 8780 Third St, Frisco, TX 75033 (Main Office)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am - 5pm. Wednesday 9am - 6pm

Food Pantry: 9085 Dogwood St, Frisco, TX 75033 (Must arrive an hour before closing to utilize the food pantry)

Frisco Resale: 9125 Dogwood St, Frisco, TX 75033

 

McKinney - COMMUNITY LIFELINE CENTER

Community Lifeline Center assists local residents in times of crisis, to help them navigate their way back to self-sufficiency and avoid homelessness. The assistance we provide ranges from financial help—rent, utilities, medical, dental or prescription assistance—to information/referral and advocacy, while our client-choice Lifeline Food Market helps our clients put food on the table.

www.communitylifeline.org | 972-542-0020 

 

Plano - ASSISTANCE CENTER OF COLLIN COUNTY

The Assistance Center of Collin County brings carefully qualified and prompt short-term assistance to individuals and families in financial crisis to help them regain self-sufficiency. Through discerning programs, guidance and funds, we help stabilize Collin County families’ home economies to fight homelessness, hunger and poverty.

www.assistancecenter.org | 972-422-1850 | 900 18th St, Plano, TX 75074 | Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

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​VETERANS- COLLIN COUNTY VETERAN'S COALITION

The Collin County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) assists organizations that deliver services to veterans with interagency communication, collaboration and coordination of services, and advocates for veterans and these service organizations on a local, state and federal level.

www.facebook.com/collincountyveterans

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FBC (FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH) Wylie

https://www.fbw.church/

972-442-2261

Direct Contact Email: assistance@fbw.church

200 N. Ballard Avenue, Wylie, TX 75098

 

FBC Wylie assists local residents during a crisis to individuals and families to get them to a place of stability. We provide short-term financial assistance with rent, utilities, food, and emergency shelter. We work to address each need to connect people with the needed resources and walk alongside to bring emotional and spiritual support. We also provide free lunches and a food box for the weekend for families in the community.

Office hours are from Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm | www.fbw.church | 972-442-2261.

 

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

St Vincent de Paul Society, St Anthony Conference, Wylie

972-716-7960 (Hot line)

svdp.wylie@gmail.com

P.O. Box 1983

Wylie TX 75098

 

Offers financial assistance for home expenses, prescriptions, payday/title loans, etc.

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Homeless Outreach - Special Services

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STREETSIDE SHOWERS

To offer hope and restore human dignity to the homeless community in the form of a hot shower and personal hygiene care.

 

www.streetsideshowers.com | 469-734-7093 | PO Box 2623, McKinney, TX 75070 

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Other Direct Services

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BED START

The highly unique Bed Start ministry goes beyond existing charities, nonprofit organizations, and collection sites to partner with any and all in poverty, crisis, or need, requiring furnishings and other household items. Our Tri-Union Approach, 1) Provide a hand up to those in need at no cost, 2) Empower Spirit-filled individuals and groups invited into homes to serve of their talents, skills and graces and 3) Foster gracious and generous in-kind and financial giving with donors who desire to share with others.

 

www.bedstart.org

 

CHILD AND FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER

Child and Family Guidance Center’s mission is to provide quality, accessible mental health services to strengthen children, families, and communities. We serve individuals of all ages with psychiatric, counseling, case management, and skills training services.

 

www.childrenandfamilies.org | 214-351-3490 | 4031 W. Plano Pkwy #211 Plano, TX 75093 | Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

  

  

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

We sponsor www.JustServe.org, a free community service that matches volunteers with opportunities to assist humanitarian and community organizations. Many of the Collin County Homeless Coalition [CCHC] service providers and the CCHC post volunteer needs on JustServe so volunteers from our membership and others in the community are made aware of their needs and can volunteer to assist. We also sponsor self reliance and other support programs that assist the homeless population.

 

www.justserve.org | providentliving.lds.org | Information about our services is available 24x7 from our websites.

  

CITY OF FRISCO

The City of Frisco is a growing community with residents in both Collin and Denton counties. The City, a HUD entitlement community, makes funds available for social services that benefit residents of the City of Frisco through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Social Service Grant. These funds are awarded by the Social Service and Housing Board and City Council through an annual application process.

 

www.friscotexas.gov | 972-292-5114 | 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, 4th Floor, Frisco, TX 75034 | Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

  

CITY OF PLANO

The City of Plano is a regional and national leader, providing outstanding services and facilities through cooperative efforts that engage our citizens and that contribute to the quality of life in our community. The Community Services Division of the Neighborhood Services Department receives federal and local funds to provide programs, services and grants that benefit low to moderate income Plano residents.

City of Plano: www.plano.gov | 972-941-7000 | 1520 K Avenue, Plano, TX 75074 | Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Neighborhood Services Department: 

 

www.planoneighborhoods.org | 972-208-8150 | 7501-A Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75025 | Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm​

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COLLIN COUNTY HEALTH CARE SERVICES / WIC

The WIC Program is a special supplemental nutrition program that provides nutrition education and food benefits for qualifying children and infants, as well as pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women. We also offer breastfeeding support including Lactation consultants at no cost to our families.

Mckinney: 972-548-5543 | 825 N. McDonald, Suite 120 McKinney, TX 75069 | Monday/Wednesday: 8am-5pm,  Tuesday/Thursday: 8am-6:30pm, Friday: 8am-1pm

Plano: 972-633-3350 | 900 E. Park, Suite 165 Plano, TX 75074 | Monday/Wednesday: 8am-5pm,  Tuesday/Thursday: 8am-6:30pm, Friday: 8am-1pm

Wylie: 972-633-3383 | 303 S. Hwy. 78 Suite 103/104 Wylie, TX 75098 | Monday/Wednesday: 8am-5pm (closed for lunch, noon-1pm) Tuesday: 8am-6:30pm (closed for lunch, noon-1pm)

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COLLIN COUNTY MOBILITY COLLABORATIVE

collincountymobilitycollaborative.org

469-661-9240

director@collincountymobilitycollaborative.org

1315 19th Street, Suite 4A, Plano, TX 75074

Ignited by Toyota's Community Impact Initiative, Collin County Mobility Collaborative is the vehicle for four existing Collin County non-profits to work together and help homeless single mom families become economically stable.

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GREEN EXTREME HOMES CDC

To provide green, energy efficient sustainable housing to Veterans and low income families.

 

www.greenextremehomes.com | 214-906-1085 | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  

HOPE CLINIC of MCKINNEY

www.hopeclinicmckinney.org

(469) 712-4246

Director of Patient Services email:Jenny@hopeclinicmckinney.org

103 E. Lamar St,McKinney, TX75069

Hope Clinic of McKinney is a free medical, vision and behavioral health clinic serving low-income uninsured McKinney families through in-person and telemedicine visits.

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JULIA'S CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE

Julia's Center for Healthcare is a non-profit clinic staffed with volunteer medical and non medical professionals to provide high quality healthcare and pastoral support to uninsured adult residents of Collin County regardless of their ability to pay.

 

www.juliascenter.com

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLLIN COUNTY

The Junior League of Collin County is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Founded in Plano and dedicated to Collin County since 1976.  

 

www.jlcollincounty.org

  

LAUNDRY LOVE - FRISCO

Laundry Love is a ministry of Frisco Bible Church that consists of regular opportunities, once a month, to help people who are struggling financially by assisting them with the cost of laundry. We have partnered with MVP Wash and Dry to assist with the finances of cleaning clothes for those in need.

 

www.facebook.com/laundrylovefriscotx | 972-335-8150 | 6958 Main St, Frisco, TX 75033 | First Friday of each month 6pm-8pm

 

LEGAL AID of NORTHWEST TEXAS

https://internet.lanwt.org/home

972-542-9405

ER Phone Contact (if available):888-529-5277

901 N. McDonald Street, Ste 702, McKinney TX 75069

Provide free civil legal assistance to income eligible individuals and families.

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LIFEPATH SYSTEMS

www.lifepathsystems.org

972-562-0190

dkazlow@lifepathsystems.org

1515 Heritage Dr., McKinney, Texas 75069

 

LifePath Systems provides Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Early Childhood Intervention services for Collin County.

  

METRO DALLAS HOMELESS ALLIANCE

The Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) leads the development of an effective homeless response system that will make the experience of homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties rare, brief, and non-recurring. MDHA brings together more than 100 shelter, housing and supportive services programs in retooling homeless services into a crisis response system.

 

www.mdhadallas.org | 972-638-5600 | 2816 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 | Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

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NORTH TEXAS JOB CORPS

Mission: To attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Job Corps is a tuition-free residential training and education program for young adults between the ages of 16-24.

 

northtexas.jobcorps.gov | 469-352-1321 | 1701 N. Church St, McKinney, TX 75069 | 

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ON THE ROAD LENDING

On the Road Lending is a nonprofit organization that provides vehicle selection assistance and long-term financial mentoring to address a huge barrier to economic mobility - transportation. We help people with no credit or credit issues purchase fuel-efficient, reliable cars, financing them ourselves with a low-cost loan combined with financial education, coaching and client support.

 

www.ontheroadlending.org | 214-226-2542 | 1305 Wycliff #140, Dallas, TX 75207 |  Monday-Friday 9am-5pm​

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PRESTON TRAIL COMMUNITY CHURCH

www.prestontrail.org | 972-668-1244 | One Mission, Multiple Locations: Central Campus: 8055 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035 | Cockrill Middle School: 1351 Hardin Boulevard, McKinney 75071

  

ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

St. Andrew’s Hands & Feet Outreach Ministry enables believers to live sacramentally, seeking and serving Christ in all people. We take a two-fold approach: to "help the helpers" in our area by supporting those doing work that aligns with our call, and to address gaps in the services provided in our mission field. One such initiatives is the BlessMobile, whose mission is to build relationships rooted in the Gospel in areas of our mission field where food insecurity and poverty are prevalent, and to provide food and life-giving services to those in our community who are most in need.

 

www.standrewsonline.net | www.theblessmobile.org | 972-548-7990 | 6400 McKinney Ranch Pkwy, McKinney, TX | Office hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm | Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am, 9:15am and 11:00am  ​

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THE VILLAGE CHURCH PLANO

The Village Church Plano mercy ministry team's mission is to alleviate poverty through empowering the materially poor to move closer to image-bearing: living in right relationship with God and others. Our assistance takes on a variety of forms, as the purpose of our ministry is to walk alongside individuals/families in a way that is truly helpful. This may include financial relief, encouraging attendance in our Recovery program, providing additional resources, and/or a meeting with our financial deacon to take a closer look at their finances and help them strategize.

 

www.thevillagechurch.net/plano | 972-537-1250 | 5333 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023

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TRUSTED WORLD

Trusted World is committed to providing the best resources- for free, to people or organizations who are providing services on someone else's behalf. LOCAL AND DISASTER RELIEF Trusted World specializes in the collection, warehousing, and distribution of goods such as food, clothing and personal care items. Our strength is in our mission as we are committed to providing the best resources, for free, to people or organizations who are providing services on someone else’s behalf. We work with school counselors, social workers, police departments and other nonprofits who are on the front line of communication with the people in our community who need personal care products, clothing, and food.

877-729-0806 | 906 W. McDermott Dr, Suite 116-277, Allen, TX 75013 | Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

  

UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas brings people together to improve lives and create lasting change here in North Texas by focusing on education, income, and health – the building blocks for strong families and thriving communities. We galvanize and connect all sectors of society – individuals, businesses, non-profits, and government – to create long-term change through investing in solutions that produce healthy, well-educated and financially stable individuals and families.

 

www.unitedwaydallas.org | 214-978-0000 | 1800 N. Lamar, Dallas, TX 75202

    

VOLUNTEER MCKINNEY

Connecting people to their passion through volunteerism and strengthening McKinney area nonprofits through training and collaboration.

 

www.volunteermckinney.org | 972-542-0679 | 400 W. Virginia Pkwy, Suite 100 McKinney, TX 75069

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WELLNESS CENTER for OLDER ADULTS

www.wellnesscenteronline.org

972-953-7669

email:  michelle.owen@wellctr.org

401 W. 16th Street, Suite 600

Plano, TX 75075

 

Our work and passion is to assist older adults in healthy and independent living allowing seniors to age in place gracefully and the mission of the Wellness Center is "to assist older adults in achieving their highest levels of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being."

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