12/06/2022
Help create special memories this holiday season by sponsoring an adventure, craft party, meals and more! To make the holidays brighter for our kids, please email Lisa Rodgers at [email protected].
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Find out more: https://linktr.ee/CityHouseTexas We are a short-term solution to place children while they look for a more permanent placement.
Our mission is to provide emergency shelter and transitional residential services to children and young adults who are in need due to abuse, neglect, or homelessness. City House provides food, clothing shelter, medical care and therapy to children of all ages and young adults through its two programs:
My Friend's House: An emergency shelter for at-risk kids who have been removed from their homes,
Our mission is to provide emergency shelter and transitional residential services to children and young adults who are in need due to abuse, neglect, or homelessness. City House provides food, clothing shelter, medical care and therapy to children of all ages and young adults through its two programs:
My Friend's House: An emergency shelter for at-risk kids who have been removed from their homes,
Operating as usual
12/01/2022
This week, our clients shared the spirit of the season by making waffles and cards for the warming station guests. Because they’ve needed warm shelter and food too. Our clients hope breakfast and encouraging words can make a difference in the life of someone going through a similar situation. ❤️
11/30/2022
Our kids are with us for a reason. Their version of home involves abuse and neglect, where basic needs are a luxury. We work hard to redefine what home for the holidays really means for all our clients. We are their lifeline when they need it most. A place to be themselves and just be a kid.
Our clients never imagined being in a shelter or needing shelter for the holidays. We need your help to continue our mission, to lift them up and make their holidays brighter. Your support this holiday season would mean so much.
11/24/2022
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at City House! We are thankful for you and your support today and always! Wishing you a day full of blessings and time with loved ones. A special thank you to our staff working today. We are sincerely grateful for your dedication in providing a safe place for our kids this holiday. ❤️
11/21/2022
While the Thanksgiving turkey may be the star of the show, no feast is complete without a slice of pie. Our staff voted for their favorite, now it's YOUR turn! What's your pick?
11/16/2022
It's beginning to feel a lot like winter! ❄️This , we are in need of new, adult-sized, winter coats. One warm coat can make a difference. For more information, please email [email protected].
We can’t do it without YOU! Thank you for you support. 💜
11/15/2022
Part 3: The final story in our series "How I Got Here" features a story of survival. We are so proud of Keisha. Join us in celebrating her courage!
11/14/2022
🚨The Plano Overnight Warming Station is open TONIGHT, NOV 14, for overnight guests.
Buses begin pickups at 6:30 p.m. at the DART Parker Road Station and continue until 8:00 p.m.(Please note: because of construction at Harrington Library there will be no pick up from there at this time.) The Warming Station doors close at 10 PM. Later guests are only let in with a police es**rt.
11/09/2022
Part 2 of our series "How I Got Here" in honor of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Ashton's story is one of finding acceptance at City House. These success stories are possible because of your support. THANK YOU!
11/08/2022
We are excited to announce that we are a Park Place Dealerships 2022 Season of Giving Grant Recipient! Park Place supports more than 250 organizations around the Dallas-Fort Worth area throughout the year and we looked forward to the continued partnership.
11/04/2022
“This is a game changer for us.” We are excited to announce we exceeded our Dutch Bros Day goal! We are incredibly grateful to Dutch Bros Coffee for their love and support. They truly know what it means to radiate kindness and “pour” into their community. To all the Bro-istas, the Dutch Bros Foundation and amazing customers, your gifts matter. Thank you! We’re glad you’re here. Love, City House and 💙
11/01/2022
In honor of we are highlighting our clients’ journeys in our series: “How I Got Here.” Swipe for Part 1: Joe’s Story 💜
10/31/2022
Thank you for voting and congrats to our pumpkin decorating contest winners! Our MFH kids chose #4, Cookie Monster, created by our INTERNS! And YOU, our fans, chose #3, created by our TLP staff. We hope you all have a safe and happy Halloween!
10/31/2022
Our staff had a pumpkin decorating contest and now it’s time to choose a winner. That’s where YOU come in! Cast your vote for your favorite pumpkin. 🎃 Voting ends today at 6 p.m. Happy Halloween!
10/28/2022
We are extremely grateful to the team from GDT for their support and giving their time to volunteer with us. They organized almost every room of our shelter, hung up white boards, cleaned out the kitchen cabinets, and much more!
10/25/2022
Looking for ways to make a difference this holiday season? Starting November 1st, you can adopt a client holiday wishlist and help us make sure City House feels like a home for the holidays.
Email [email protected] to learn more.
10/20/2022
We are beyond thankful for this crew from PepsiCo Frito-Lay for spending their with us. They made the playground safer for our kids by adding mulch, beautified the landscape, organized and cleaned inside the shelter and so much more!
10/19/2022
Thank you to Officer Hirsch of the Plano Texas Police Department for teaching our TLP clients about safety. They learned valuable tips that could help save their lives. Our clients were engaged, asked questions, and left feeling empowered. They are looking forward to his next visit.
10/14/2022
TODAY IS THE DAY!
Through 11pm tonight Dutch Bros Coffee is giving back to City House!
If you haven’t already, stop by any of the locations below and join in on the effort. Don’t forget to post a selfie with your drink and tag CITY House and so we can share the celebration!
10/13/2022
Start your weekend off right with a drink from and $1 from that drink will go to City House!
Not sure what to order? Swipe to see some of our go to Dutch Bros drinks.
See you Friday!
10/11/2022
Join the effort this Friday and buy your daily dose of caffeine from Dutch Bros Coffee! For every purchase made, Dutch Bros will donate $1 to City House and help protect, serve, and empower at-risk youth in North Texas.
Stop by any of these locations on 10/14 and make hope possible one cup at a time:
Richardson
Addison
Plano
McKinney
Garland
Wylie
Princeton
Sherman
See you there!
10/10/2022
❗ Tune into today at 5 p.m. ❗
WFAA’s Malini Basu will give you a look into what City House is doing to help victims of s*x trafficking and how we keep at-risk youth in our communities safe.
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10/07/2022
: Our emergency shelter provides 24-hour care, life skills classes, medical and dental support, educational support, and therapy to youth 0 to 17 who come to us through community referrals and CPS.
Learn more about how we serve at-risk youth in need on our website linked in our bio.
09/28/2022
Thank you to everyone who made our Together We Can Fly Gala so special! We couldn’t have done it without our generous sponsors, volunteers, and supporters.
We are also thrilled to announce Downs Fischer Financial signed on to be the presenting sponsor again next year! Their ongoing commitment helps empower at-risk youth to reach goals they didn’t know were possible!
If you didn’t get the chance make it this year, checkout the photos using the link below.
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09/22/2022
Our clients joined us in celebrating with a ice cream party! You still have until midnight tonight to donate and give the gift of hope using the link below.
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/CityHouse
09/21/2022
Don’t let fly by! Be the hope for youth in need by donating using the link below.
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/CityHouse
09/20/2022
See how your donation transforms lives. Your support this gives hope to at risk youth in North Texas. Together we can help them fly.
Donate using the link below.
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/CityHouse
09/14/2022
Early giving is open for North Texas Giving Day! Can we count on you to help protect and empower North Texas youth impacted by neglect, abuse, and homelessness?
You can make hope possible by visiting the link below and donating today.
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/CityHouse
09/10/2022
Flying though our prep for the “Together We Can Fly” gala! Thanks to all of our volunteers!
09/06/2022
Its gala week! We’d like to express our gratitude to this year’s sponsors for their support. Their dedication and generosity will allow us to continue our mission to protect, empower and transform the lives of North Texas youth.
08/30/2022
North Texas Giving starts Thursday!
When you make a donation from September 1 through September 22, you help City House protect and empower North Texas youth impacted by neglect, abuse, and homelessness.
Help make hope possible for kids in our community by donating here: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/CityHouse
08/11/2022
Our current and former transitional living clients are taking this academic year by storm! Help us wish them well by commenting below. Collin College University of North Texas University of Kentucky Hofstra University
08/03/2022
Our annual gala is right around the corner! Please join us for a special night that will make a lasting impact in the community. Don't miss your chance to be inspired, create change and have fun! Space is limited. Don't wait! Learn more, sponsor or buy tickets at https://cityhouse.muradbid.com
07/26/2022
We are extremely low on gift cards and need your help! We use them for a variety of things, including groceries and aiding street outreach clients. You can donate gift cards by emailing a virtual card to [email protected] or by mailing them or bringing them to 830 Central Parkway E., Suite 350, Plano TX, 75074. Something as simple as a gift card can change a life. Thank you for your support.
07/19/2022
We are very thankful for our incredible partners!
GDT chose City House as the beneficiary of their annual chili cookoff. Last week we stopped by to meet their team and tour their amazing office space. Their energy and giving spirit really inspired us!
We also loved seeing our friends at People Who Love People! City House occasionally works alongside them to provide food packs in the DART parking lot near the Parker Rd station. Our goal is to look for homeless youth who may come there for food and other services. This past Thursday, we met a 14-year-old and his mom who are often homeless and on the streets in Dallas. City House was happy to help them in their time of need.
We are truly better together! Learn how you can make an impact at cityhouse.org.
07/07/2022
Volunteering is better when you do it together!
Volunteers like Jeff & Tony and Ron, Candice, & Gail find joy in giving back but know that it’s all the more fun when they’re doing it as a team. These dedicated individuals continuously make an extraordinary impact at City House. We’re grateful for them and everything they do to keep City House running!
Looking to make an impact too? Email [email protected] to find out how. Interested in volunteering for the gala? Email [email protected].
07/05/2022
Let’s keep City House clean! We need your help to make sure everything is in tip-top shape at our shelters. Donate our high-priority needs here: https://amzn.to/3P8DPED 🧽🧻
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830 Central Parkway East #350
Plano, TX
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Protecting Youth. Empowering Change. Transforming Lives. Sheltering newborn to 17 years, transitional living for 18-21 years, and youth resource & outreach center.
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| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
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Our clients joined us in celebrating #NTXGivingDay2022 with a ice cream party! You still have until midnight tonight to donate and give the gift of hope using the link below. https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/CityHouse #givewithpurpose #givehope #bethegood #ntxgivingday #ntxgd #ntgd #northtexasgivingday #northtexasgivingday2022
See how your donation transforms lives. Your support this #NTXGivingDay gives hope to at risk youth in North Texas. Together we can help them fly. Donate using the link below. https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/CityHouse #cityhousegala #givehope #bethegood #togetherwecanfly #ntxgivingday #ntxgd #ntgd #ntxgivingday2022 #northtexasgivingday #northtexasgivingday2022
Our annual gala is right around the corner! Please join us for a special night that will make a lasting impact in the community. Don't miss your chance to be inspired, create change and have fun! Space is limited. Don't wait! Learn more, sponsor or buy tickets at https://cityhouse.muradbid.com #gala #charityevent #fundraiser #auction
Inside City House: Transitional Living
The Transitional Living Program serves young adults 18 to 22 who are experiencing homelessness. We work with them to find sustainable employment, take the next step in their education, and learn life skills so that they can live independently. Hear a little bit about Angel’s experience at City House while we show you around just one of our three TLP homes. #seeinside #tour #transitionalliving
Inside City House: the Youth Resource Center
Our Youth Resource Center is open to all young adults 16 to 21 who aren’t having their everyday needs met because of homelessness, neglect or abuse. We offer services such as showers, food, counseling and laundry, as well as bus passes and gift cards. Every weekday, case managers work to provide each individual who walks through our door with a safe place to find the resources they need to thrive. #youth #resource #tour #seeinside
Inside City House: Emergency Shelter
Our emergency shelter, My Friends House, serves youth experiencing homelessness, neglect, or abuse, between the ages of 0 and 17. We try to make sure the shelter offers clients everything they need to feel safe and act like kids again. Marcy Martinez, LCSW-S, LCCA, Director of Clinical and Youth Services, lets you know a little bit about why this space is important while we show you around. #Tour #seeinside #shelter #youth #youthshelter
More Than Golf
June 7th: have fun & give back ⛳️🏌️♂! For every player in the Hope Fore Youth Invitational, we will be able to provide one night of shelter to a teen in need. Get your clubs ready for a day of fun, games, and giving. We’ll see you on the course! Register now at https://muradbid.com/bidapp/index.php?slug=cityhousegolf #HopeForeYouth #Golf #GiveBack
Why We Show Our Hearts
There are a million reasons to show your heart, and our volunteers took the time to list just a few. Share with us below why you choose to #ShowYourHeart! #volunteering #givingback #whywedoit
Moments to Remember
Our volunteers are our valentines. We ❤ every moment with them. What’s your favorite City House moment? #volunteers #valentines #showyourheart #momentstoremember
Show Your Heart
Thank you to everyone who has chosen to #ShowYourHeart. There's still time! Help us reach $22,000 by 2/22/22 and ensure 88 days of shelter for a child that would otherwise go without. Donate today: https://securepayment.link/cityhouse/ #donatenow
Volunteering Moments with an Impact
Our volunteers make an impact at City House every day. It is heartwarming to hear how these volunteers have been impacted in return. #ShowYourHeart at City House and make your own moments to remember. Email [email protected] to learn more about volunteering today. #Volunteer #Givingback
Elves from across North Texas have come to City House this week to help make Santa's Workshop a success!🎅 We're sending a big round of Santa-plause to Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, Catalyst Health Group, Chase Oaks Church, NCL Legacy Frisco, Starbucks, and all our wonderful donors for helping us bring a smile to all of our clients' faces this holiday season. Happy Holidays to you and your families ❤ City House
We are so proud of our Case Managers, Brooklyn & Dana, for being finalists in the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Case Manager of the Year Awards! Congratulations to Brooklyn, who was awarded Radiant Rookie! #MDHA #SocialWorkersAreEssential #congratulations
We asked our clients, staff, and board what they're thankful for and their answers will warm your heart ❤️. What are you most thankful for this year? #thanksgiving2021 #thankful #giveback #showyourheart
Helping homeless youth is easier than it sounds. Visit cityhouse.org to learn more. #northtexas #foodpack #hungry #fyp #stopmotion #change #makeadifference
Even a little can change a lot. Donate today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/CityHouse #bethegood #northtexasgivingday2021
Don’t forget to follow us on TikTok (@texascityhouse) after you donate to North Texas Giving Day: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/CityHouse 💛 #NorthTexasGivingDay #NTxGivingDay #tiktok
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We wanted to personally invite you and your friends and family to my kick off party for for Frisco City Council! I sure hope you can make it!
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This event has direct proceeds to City House. Please consider attending. https://www.facebook.com/events/430943997540683/
I have no way to ever express my gratitude for City House for immensely aiding in my personal growth below:
I have a really crazy and messed up life journey that i have faught and survived from, but I have no issue telling you the story with a smile on my face and walk through the different extreme situations along with the multitude of emotions I felt to help better understand who I am and what I let build me rather than define me. It made me realize that I have no problem telling my life story and calmly tell about my fatal incidents with enthusiasm even though I've been close to death and severely injured and wasnt able to even think of these memories without choking up or shutting down for years but I have just now realized that Im only able to casually discuss this because I forgave my abusers, not for them but to free myself of hate and anger towards them and the world. It also helped me learn, acknowledge and accept my own self hatred caused by LIES like whole heartedly believing it was my fault (even though I was child) and put no fault upon my offenders. Then gradually destroyed the invasive lies and steadily turned my hatred into self love. I was a victim, but today I'm no victim, I have made myself a SURVIVOR with a strong will to fight for my voice to be heard, sustaining my new-found self respect and knowing I deserve this life. I am a worthy, very loved, and a well supported individual. Making this the first time in 10 years I'm not hurting anymore. Thank you to my victimizers, for my incredible strength that derived originally from my painful injuries and fear. Today it all clicked and made me feel accomplished and needed to share and inspire a willingness to keep fighting!
I have a really crazy and messed up life journey that i have faught and survived from, but I have no issue telling you the story with a smile on my face and walk through the different extreme situations along with the multitude of emotions I felt to help better understand who I am and what I let build me rather than define me. It made me realize that I have no problem telling my life story and calmly tell about my fatal incidents with enthusiasm even though I've been close to death and severely injured and wasnt able to even think of these memories without choking up or shutting down for years but I have just now realized that Im only able to casually discuss this because I forgave my abusers, not for them but to free myself of hate and anger towards them and the world. It also helped me learn, acknowledge and accept my own self hatred caused by LIES like whole heartedly believing it was my fault (even though I was child) and put no fault upon my offenders. Then gradually destroyed the invasive lies and steadily turned my hatred into self love. I was a victim, but today I'm no victim, I have made myself a SURVIVOR with a strong will to fight for my voice to be heard, sustaining my new-found self respect and knowing I deserve this life. I am a worthy, very loved, and a well supported individual. Making this the first time in 10 years I'm not hurting anymore. Thank you to my victimizers, for my incredible strength that derived originally from my painful injuries and fear. Today it all clicked and made me feel accomplished and needed to share and inspire a willingness to keep fighting!
This week on “Someone You Should Know” with Stuart Sax you will meet a lady with sixteen teenage children!! Sheri Messer, Executive Director of City House, is like a mother to at risk teens that have been removed from toxic environments either by referral or by choice. Join us this Friday at 10am (CT) on kvgiradio.com, on the KVGI Radio mobile app or live on Facebook/KVGI Radio. Every community needs someone like this week’s guest!!
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Last year I started writing down things I really wanted to happen in my life. Top of that list, was to fix my smile.
17 years of drug and alcohol abuse left my teeth in terrible shape. Years of sobriety are a huge gift but you can’t really undo the damage you do to your teeth.
But this may be the very first extremely clear evidence I’ve ever personally experienced that clear cut goals written down and planned become reality.
I still have a lot of work to get done but after all these years, I’ve made significant progress and I’m still just so happy about it.
I love to laugh and I wanna smile as often as humanly possible. You don’t need a great smile for that, but I’m thankful to feel a little more comfortable today than I used to. And I’m astounded at what happens when a plan comes to life.
17 years of drug and alcohol abuse left my teeth in terrible shape. Years of sobriety are a huge gift but you can’t really undo the damage you do to your teeth.
But this may be the very first extremely clear evidence I’ve ever personally experienced that clear cut goals written down and planned become reality.
I still have a lot of work to get done but after all these years, I’ve made significant progress and I’m still just so happy about it.
I love to laugh and I wanna smile as often as humanly possible. You don’t need a great smile for that, but I’m thankful to feel a little more comfortable today than I used to. And I’m astounded at what happens when a plan comes to life.
Hi! I work for a non-profit organization called Education Travel & Culture. We are currently looking for a volunteer host family for one of our students from Brazil that has a passion for music and playing the guitar. I was hoping you could maybe ask around and see if you know anyone that might be interested in hosting?! Thank you!!! – This is an amazing opportunity to cultural exchange! Please send me an email [email protected]
I will be glad to provide more details! Thank you for your help! Silvia
I will be glad to provide more details! Thank you for your help! Silvia
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