Emergency Solutions Grant Program

The purpose of the grant is to provide prevention assistance to households who would otherwise become homeless (many due to economic crisis) and to provide assistance to rapidly re-house persons who are homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The funding served as a last resort for those in a shelter, on the street, in transitional housing or in imminent danger of becoming homeless.

Eligible Uses of Funds

• Data Collection and Evaluation
• Financial Assistance
• Housing, Relocation and Stabilization Services

Agencies Providing Assistance

Housing and Community Services does not provide services to individuals but does provide funding for non-profit service agencies. If you are in need of assistance, please contact one of the following service agencies:

• Axe Memorial Church- Food Pantry
• The Bridge Shelter
• Catholic Charities - Rental Assistance
• Friendship House - Food/Services
• Good Samaritans of Garland - Food Pantry 
• Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance - Countywide Services
• New Beginning Center - Domestic Violence
• Promise House - Shelter
• Salvation Army - Food/Shelter/Services
• The Stewpot - Food/Services
• Summer Nutrition Program

Provider Listings

View full listings of providers for the following services

• Emergency Food Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Shelter