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Making homelessness rare, short-term and nonrecurring in Fort Worth
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Funds housing services and resources for people experiencing homelessness in Fort Worth.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee $5 million in city funds to reduce homelessness and keep clients housed
- Work with community partners to align resources and processes to most effectively reduce homelessness
- Facilitate development of permanent supportive housing units to reduce chronic homelessness
* U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines chronic homelessness as an unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has been homeless for a year or more.
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"Heat Heroes for the Homeless" Initiative Combats Summer Heat-Related Deaths
Texas summers can be brutal – especially if you don’t have a home.
In August 2023, there was a significant increase in deaths of those experiencing homelessness. While some were directly related to the heat, heat is thought to be a contributing factor in many others. At a fatality review sponsored by Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, Lt. Sam Greif, HOPE Fire, noted that the combination of heat and existing health conditions or drug use can be deadly.
The City of Fort Worth, in collaboration with community partners, "Heat Heroes for the Homeless" initiative prevents heat-related fatalities this summer. The initiative focuses on providing extra resources and education to those most vulnerable to extreme heat. To address this need, the City is actively identifying and partnering with local organizations to establish and support these cooling stations.
Cooling Stations are open various days of the week and give people experiencing homelessness a cool space from mid-June through mid-September. At these locations there will be access to water, restrooms and a cool place to avoid the heat.
Additionally, the City’s HOPE Fire unit held training with front-line staff at libraries and community centers on how to identify and respond to heat-related conditions.
Together, we can ensure a safer summer for everyone in Fort Worth.
Cooling Stations
June 17 through September 16
3-6 p.m.
Updated June 26, 2024
Goal:
Providing additional cooling stations for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness during the hottest part of the day during the hottest part of the summer.
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True Worth Place
1513 E Presidio St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Expanding regular hours 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.7 days a week. Will serve dinner.
Community Cross Roads
1516 Hemphill St,
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Expanding regular hours 3 – 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
First Street Mission
801 W 1st St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Expanding regular hours to be open from 3 – 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Closed June 19 and July 4.
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WhenWeLove
1100 E Lancaster Ave,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Water/ice station open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on west side of building Wednesday through Friday - beginning June 26.
Salvation Army
1855 E. Lancaster Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Bottled water distributed from the front door up to 8:30 p.m.
Union Gospel Mission
1331 E. Lancaster Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Handing out water bottles 7 days a week.
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Presbyterian Night Shelter
2400 Cypress St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Overnight bed assignments early at 1 p.m. during 100+ degree days to prevent heat exhaustion. Water/ice also available at PNS shelter locations.
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Interested in opening a cooling station? Email Tara Perez at Tara.Perez@fortworthtexas.gov
Directions Home Funding
Permanent Supportive Housing
| Categories |
Programs |
| Programs Case Management for Permanent Supportive Housing |
$1,175,977 |
| Mental Health/Tenant Services for Permanent Supportive Housing |
$199,000 |
Rapid Exit | Diversion
| Categories |
Programs |
| Rapid Exit | Diversion |
$1,556,746 |
Rapid Rehousing
| Categories |
Programs |
| Rapid Rehousing |
$270,542 |
System Support
| Categories |
Programs |
| Critical Documents Services |
$150,000 |
| Direct Client Services Fund |
$350,000 |
| Housing Navigators |
$150,000 |
| Continuum of Care Support |
$84,491 |
| Cold Weather Overflow Support |
$200,000 |
2018-2024 Funded Programs Quarterly Outcomes