Our public meetings are held at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of February, August and November.
Waxahachie Housing Authority office, 208 N Patrick St.
2023 dates: February 21, August 8, November 14
Does Ellis County really need a shelter?
Learn More About Homelessness
Why are people Homeless?
Types of Homelessness
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Homelessness is not simply the result of irresponsibility; nor is it a disease of only the uneducated or addicted. It is the result of the lack of a “Living Wage,” divorce, job loss and health issues. It is a reversible condition, and when one is willing to change their situation, we are there. Daniel’s Den
Donations will be used to help any of the following needs throughout Ellis County:
Emergency needs for motel costs , gas and car repairs for families living in their vehicles, homeless shelter and other assistance as funds allow .
THE NEED IN ELLIS COUNTY IS GROWING!
The need for help with temporary shelter and permanent housing is growing. The Ellis County Homeless Coalition (ECHC) is being overwhelmed with the spike in homelessness caused by evictions and the lack of affordable rental units. We are now being contacted by local food pantries for help with their clients living in their cars or area motels around our county.
We need your help to work with people that are being or have been evicted. Most of them became so far behind in rent due to COVID-19 layoffs and sickness that they were unable to make it up and stay in their homes, even when they went back to work. And, with the average rent now more than $1.60/ sq ft, it is a landlord’s market. Those with a previous eviction on their record, poor credit or whose income isn’t three times the rent are passed over, leaving a rising homeless problem.
We need your help with monetary donations or volunteer time.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Office Admin and Data Entry
Outreach Team to check on the new sightings and our old friends
Transportation to work & appointments for those without vehicles
Help with social media and website updates
Case Manager to speak with the clients and determine how to help them.