Genesis Women’s Shelter
Where can an undocumented woman and her three children go when they’re kicked out of their home by an abusive husband? In DFW, they can go to Genesis Women’s Shelter.
Navigating Unemployment Benefits in Texas
Navigating unemployment benefits in Texas can be confusing. I know- we have people call and complain all day about the entire process. Since COVID19 came up on the world’s radar and shutdown sections of our economy, demand to access for Unemployment Benefits in Texas has gone way up. In the initial stages of the shutdown, the state’s website and staff couldn’t handle the numbers. But the Texas Tribune is here to save the day!
The City of Dallas is Providing an Eviction Assistance Program
Housing experts expect a wave of evictions when a national moratorium expires at the end of December. To get ahead of the surge, the City of Dallas is piloting a legal assistance program with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas.
“We know that legal representation can make a significant difference in the likelihood that a person who is in the situation might be able to assert their rights, as well as understand their responsibilities,” said Liz Cedillo-Pereira, chief of equity and inclusion with the City of Dallas.