Making Space For Youth In Crisis: A Message From Our CEO

By Charles Wolford II Chief Executive Officer, Promise House    No one escaped 2020 without facing unprecedented challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic led to massive unemployment and social and economic disruption. Yet, in the midst…

Executive Summary 2020

The year 2020 posed unprecedented challenges for Promise House. Demand for our services did not pause with the pandemic, but the pandemic made our work even more difficult. Still, we pressed on and continued to assist youth in crisis toward…

Your Impact Changed A Destiny

For many of us, the holiday season evokes nostalgia. We may look back on our lives and think about the people who loved us when we were young, who guided us through difficult times. You may look back with gratitude if you were lucky enough to…

Why Small Gifts Make a Big Difference

By Cobi Gray Chief Philanthropy Officer, Promise House   The COVID-19 pandemic has brought financial challenges to seemingly every sector of society -- especially nonprofit organizations that often depend greatly on the generosity…

Thank You, Generous Donors, for your Support of our Winter Storm Recovery Fund

No one will forget the recent winter storm in Dallas, which sent temperatures dipping below zero and blanketed the area with snow. As usual, our most vulnerable populations were at the greatest risk. Thankfully, Promise House was able to…

Social Workers Are Essential

Promise House is recognizing is the amazing social workers on it's staff this year during Social Work Month. The month long awareness week highlights the invaluable contributions social workers make in society, especially as the nation addresses…

New Look, Same Mission

Promise House has been working with Dallas’ at-risk youth for more than three decades. Our mission is to move youth in crisis toward safety and success.  We’re available to homeless, at-risk, neglected, and abused young people 24…

The “Why” Behind Homelessness Among Black Youth

Our client population at Promise House changes fairly often, but one thing remains tragically constant: a disproportionately high number of the youth we serve are Black.  That reflects national trends. According to the 2018 Annual Homeless…

Promise House Youth 

Promise House Youth Participate in Virtual Book Club Before the pandemic, volunteers came to Promise House to lead a Book Club to engage youth staying at the shelter. This year, the Book Club continues – by way of Zoom. Volunteers…

Annual Report

Dear PH,Last year was an amazing year. It was filled with growth, change, and hope for a better future for hundreds of youth here in North Texas.We want to share these accomplishments with you. In our 2019 Annual Report, we show the…

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