Homeless Strategies

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for

SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES & NONPROFITS SERVING THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

Interested in Applying for Funds

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Wednesday April 16, 2025, 5:00pm Local Time via Neighborly Software

https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/fortworthtx/Participant

NO LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Homeless Strategies Public Notice(PDF, 232KB)

Making homelessness rare, short-term and nonrecurring in Fort Worth

Homeless Strategies, formerly called Directions Home, funds housing services and resources for people experiencing homelessness in Fort Worth.

Responsibilities:

Oversee approximately $6.3 million in City and State 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

Need Help?

Call/Text Partnership Home Homeless Helpline: 817-996-8800 Partnership Home Local Resource Guide

Cold Weather Overflow Sheltering, Oct. 2024 - March 2025

Cold Weather Shelter Information:

Dial 311, press 9 for details.

Información sobre Albergue de Clima Frío:

Marque 311, oprima 9 para más detalles.

When weather triggers are met, Cold Weather Overflow beds are activated.

Weather triggers: 40 degrees in wet conditions; below 35 degrees in dry conditions; or a wind chill of below 32 degrees for three or more consecutive hours.

When cold weather shelter is activated, report to existing emergency shelters: Union Gospel Mission, Presbyterian Night Shelter or The Salvation Army Mabee Center. If those shelters are full, people seeking shelter will be directed to True Worth Place, 1513 E. Presidio to receive further information to utilize the overflow shelter available.

Homeless System

The Continuum of Care (CoC) is the collective networks, institutions and organizations. Read more »

Homeless System Effectiveness

Learn the latest statistics provided by the Continuum of Care (CoC) on homelessness.

Partnership Home

Since 1989, Partnership home has been leading the community solution to homelessness.

How Can I Help?

Learn how to help by volunteering your time or donating to prevent homelessness.

High ImpACT

The High ImpACT Pilot program is a 17-month pilot that aims to tackle the intersection of mental health and homelessness by combining high-level, mobile psychiatric services (ACT Team) with housing assistance.