Collin County Homeless Coalition

09/02/2026

Looking forward to seeing you at the Collin County Homeless Coalition monthly meeting on Thursday, September 3 at 9:00 am. We are meeting in our usual location at St. Mark's Catholic Church Parish Center - 1105 W 15th St., Plano 75075. We are exciting to hear from our spotlight speaker, Ted Benavides from UTD-Public and Nonprofit Management Team.

08/11/2026

With Volunteer McKinney – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

08/11/2026

Last week, the Allen Chamber hosted the very first meeting of the newly-formed Nonprofit Industry Council, a Chamber engagement group that connects local nonprofit organizations with area business leaders looking to support them.

In 2025 16,400 households called the homeless response system for the Dallas-Collin Counties area. Through diversion, 10,800 retained their housing.

In 2025, 6,171 individuals were placed into housing from a state of homelessness.

In 2025 it took 50 days to move someone into a housing unit. Thus, for 50 days those individuals lived in shelters, short-term motels or on the street.

In 2025 there were 8,750 new individuals flowing into homelessness.

In 2025 The Bridge in Dallas itself registered 3,585 new individuals

On any given day in Dallas and Collin County 3,541 individuals are homeless, with 1,037 unsheltered.

On any given day in Collin County there are 641 individuals who are homeless, 288 are single individuals, 351 are family groups and 2 are children (under the age of 18 without an adult present).

On any given day in Collin County there are 10 veterans who are homeless.

On any given day in Collin County 139 individuals will be unsheltered. At the same time, 502 will be sheltered in temporary facilities.

On any given day in Collin County 302 homeless individuals will be female. Forty-two will be unsheltered. Of those sheltered, 191 will be with children.

08/06/2026

Marcel LeBrun, a Canadian tech entrepreneur, didn't just build homes—he built a pathway. His project, 12 Neighbours in Fredericton, New Brunswick, created 99 tiny homes paired with paid employment and skill-building opportunities. By weaving housing together with meaningful work, he's tackling homelessness in a way that honors dignity and independence.

It's a reminder that sustainable solutions come when we think beyond the immediate need. When someone has a home and a job and a community, they're not just surviving—they're rebuilding. That's the kind of systemic thinking our culture needs more of.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

More than 700 Iowans could lose housing because of changes to a homelessness assistance program run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

08/06/2026

We had a great time at our monthly meeting connecting, networking, and sharing updates. We heard about different funding opportunities, local and state initiatives and legislation, as well as different events happening with our coalition organizations. Next meeting is September 3. Hope to see you there!

08/04/2026

📣Monthly Meeting Announcement!

After the summer break, we are ready to meet again! See you at St. Mark's Catholic Church Parish Center in Plano on Thursday, August 6 at 9:00 am, Our spotlight speaker is Ted Benavides – UT Dallas-Public and Nonprofit Management Team. We hope you can join us for a time of connecting, networking, and learning.

08/04/2026

Today, we had the honor of being at the Non-Profit Industry Council Meeting hosted by the Allen Chamber of Commerce at the Credit Union of Texas in Allen. We had the opportunity to share who we are and what we do. We shared about the mission of the CCHC and the Help and Resources app.