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HUD wants to overhaul a homelessness response program. North Texas communities are worried
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Emily DeMotte | KERA , as published by Fort Worth Report
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway She reached out to Texas' 2-1-1 hotline for help.
A local resident, Tanisha Thomas, found herself in a difficult situation after losing her job and experiencing homelessness with her 1-year-old son. She reached out to Texas' 2-1-1 hotline for help. The hotline connected her to local resources, and she eventually arrived at a shelter in Fort Worth .
At the shelter, Thomas received support from the intake coordinator. This encounter had a positive impact on her. Further details about Thomas' experience and the shelter that assisted her are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local resident, Tanisha Thomas, found herself in a difficult situation after losing her job and experiencing homelessness with her 1-year-old son. She reached out to Texas' 2-1-1 hotline for help…
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