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Allen Community Outreach

• 301 West Boyd Drive Allen, TX 75013
• 972-727-9131
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30- 4:30pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Make an appointment; Must live in Allen, Lucus or Fairview
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.acocares.org
• Services: Food, clothing, rent, financial assistance

Attitudes and Attire

• 2050 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207, Located inside World Trade Center    
• 214-630-1667
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm
• Languages: English
• How to apply: Must be referred by an Agency
• Cost of services: Cost depends on amount of grants available
• Website: http://www.attitudesandattire.org
• Services: Pre-job guidance, workshops: personal worth, positive image, overcoming barriers, developing self-esteem and work ethic

Austin Street Centre

• 2929 Hickory Dallas, TX 75226
• 214-428-4242
• Hours: Open 24 hours a day
•            Males recommended 4-10pm
•            Females recommended 11am-2pm 
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment, Bring ID
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.austinst.org
• Services: Shelter, food, safety, psychiatric/medical care, work therapy program, day program, step-up rehabilitation program

Central Dallas Ministries

• 409 North Haskell Dallas, TX 75246
• 214-823-8710
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-3:00pm, Saturday 9-12:30pm
• Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
• How to apply: Appointment, Bring ID, social security card, proof of residence (Dallas County)
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.centraldallasministries.org
• Services: Food pantry, affordable housing, health clinics, diabetes education, legal services, employment training and workforce development, summer food program, educational outreach, foster care transition services

Christian Community Action

• 200 South Mill Street Lewisville, TX 75057
• 972-436-4357
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5:00pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment needed, must follow guidelines
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.ccahelps.org
• Services: Food pantry, housing, healthcare, training, Special programs: Back 2 school program, Kids eat Free, Christmas Toy Store

Dallas Life Foundation

• 1100 Cadiz Street Dallas, TX 75221
• 214-421-1380
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment/ Application
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.dallaslife.org
• Services: Food, shelter, clothing, spiritual care, clinic, children and youth, intake case management

Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center

• 12959 Jupitor Suite 140 Dallas, TX 75238
• 214-343-7283
• Hours: Monday and Thursday 10:00- 6:45pm
•           Tuesday and Wednesay 10:00- 3:45pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Call and make an appointment
• Cost of services: Free and confidential
• Website: http://www.dallaspregnancyresource.com
• Services: Pregnancy tests, clinic, Medicaid, prenatal care, nutrition classes, car seat classes, maternity clothes, post-abortion support group

Desoto Community Outreach Center          

• 230 East Beltline Desoto, TX 75115
• 972-223-2066
• Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-5pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Application, Must live in Desoto or Glenn Heights
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.brightertomorrows.net
• Services: Food pantry and help with TXU bills only

Family Assistance Center, Catholic Charities

• 1924 West Jefferson Dallas, TX 75208
• 214-941-8596
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment, Bring ID, proof of income from previous 4 weeks, proof of bills. Only serves zip codes: 75203, 75208, 75211, 75216, 75224, 75233
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.catholiccharitiesdallas.org
• Services: Food, financial aid, holiday assistance

Good Shepherd Community Center

• 4931 Bernal Drive Dallas, TX 75212
• 214-638-1688
• Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30-6pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Contact Director to see if room is available
• Cost of services: Cost depends on age of child
• Website: http://www.gsccweb.org
• Services: Daycare, emergency food for zip code 75212
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Grand Prairie United Charities

• 1417 Densman Grand Prairie, TX 75051
• 972-262-2014
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9-3:00pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment, Must reside in Grand Prairie, bring current bill in their name, proof if identification for all household members, provide social security cards for all household members
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.gpuc.org
• Services: Food pantry, utility assistance (gas, electric, water,) housing assistance (rent/mortgage,) prescriptions/medications, information and referrals

Happy Helping Hands

• 118 Northest 4th Street Grand Prairie, TX 75050
• 972-264-8540
• Hours: Monday–Friday 9-11:30am
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment, Bring picture ID, proof of residence in Grand Prairie, Social Security Card, birth certificate for all children
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: No website
• Services: Food and clothing

Helping Hands of Ennis

• 604 Northeast Main Ennis, TX 75119
• 972-875-0218
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
• Languages: English, Spanish, Chek
• How to apply: Call/Walk in
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: No website
• Services: Food and clothing

Irving Cares, Inc.

• 440 South Nursery Road Suite 101 In Human Resources Building Irving, TX 75060
• 972-721-9181
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9-3:30pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment needed
• Cost of services: No cost, Only for Irving residents
• Website: http://www.irvingcares.org
• Services: Food pantry, financial assistance, patient transportation, psychotherapy counseling, job program, medical prescription and more, The Great Harvest

Jewish Family Services

• 5402 Arapaho Road Dallas, TX 75248
• 972-437-9950
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30-8:30PM; Thursday and Friday 8:30-5pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Call for assistance
• Cost of services: Jewish Family Service charges $100.00 per hour of clinical service.  However, the agency works on a sliding fee scale with clients.  After an automatic charge of $40.00 for the first appointment, the agency can verify a client's income and expenses to determine an appropriate per-session payment, if requested.  No one will be denied service because of inability to pay.
• If the client has medical coverage, Jewish Family Service will periodically file medical claims for the total $100.00 fee per session.  The portion of the fee not paid by the client or by insurance benefits will be obtained from other sources, such as Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas or United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.  If the client's payment plus the insurance reimbursement add up to more than $100.00, the difference will be refunded to the client.
• Fees will be charged for all appointments not canceled 24 hours in advance.  Exceptions to this rule, due to unusual circumstances, can be discussed between the client and the counselor.
• Fees are to be paid at the time of each appointment, unless other arrangements have been approved in advance.  Jewish Family Service accepts payments made with cash, check, or Visa/MasterCard.
• Website: http://www.JFSdallas.org
• Services: Counseling services, services for children and teens, career and employment services, service for elderly, family violence intervention and counseling, support groups, emergency food and assistance, household services, refugee resettlement, workshops and seminars, volunteer opportunities

Ladies of Charity of Dallas

• 2710 Samuell Blvd. Dallas, TX  75223
• 214-821-5775
• Hours: Monday and Friday 9:30-3:30pm, Wednesday and Saturday 9:30-3:00pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Must have referrals from a Social Agency
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: www.ladiesofcharity.com
• Services: Thrift Store: resale items, offer a change of clothing and hygiene kits for the homeless; Food Center (in Thrift Store): serves daily sack lunches to homeless walk-ins; Emergency Assistance: assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, clothing, food and medical needs; Christmas Toy Drive: collect and distribute toys for underprivileged children

Lancaster Outreach Center

• 1120 Randett Street Lancaster, TX 75146
• 972-227-0138
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9-1:00pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Fill out application
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.l-o-c.org
• Services: Counseling center, church store, back 2 school program, Christmas program, food pantry

Marillac Social Center

• 2827 Lapsley Street Dallas, TX 75212
• 214-638-4997
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment, Emergency assistance for zip code 75212 only
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: No website
• Services: Food pantry, financial assistance (75212 only,) Water, gas light, mortgage, rent and clothing

Mesquite Social Services

• 1035 Military Parkway Mesquite, TX 75149
• 972-285-3000
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Application
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.mesquitesocialservices.org
• Services: Emergency financial assistance with rent, mortgage and utilities, food pantry, information and referrals, T.R.A.A.C.C. Program (Financial Literacy, Computer Literacy and Career Planning)   Service areas include: Mesquite, Balch Springs, Sunnyvale, Seagoville

MetroCrest Social Service Center

• 1111 West Beltline Road Suite 100 Carrollton,TX 75006
• 972-446-2100
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8-5pm; Wednesday 8-7pm; Saturday 9-1pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Application, Serves only Carrollton, Farmer’s Branch, Addison, Coppell, and 75287 in southern Denton Country
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.metrocrestsocialservices.org
• Services: Information and referrals, employment information, emergency assistance with food, rent, clothing, utilities and other limited financial assistance

Mission Oak Cliff Care Center

• 125 Sunset Dallas, TX 75208
• 214-942-6407
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9-12pm, 1-3pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Walk in, Must live in following zip codes: 75203, 75208, 75211, 75216, 75224
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.clifftemple.org
• Services: Care center, family education, seasonal programs

Network of Community Ministries Richardson Network

• 741 South Sherman Street Richardson, TX 75081
• 972-234-8880
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-6pm; Friday 9-3pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Application
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.thenetwork.org
• Services: Food, clothing, rent, utilities, adolescent’s clinic, prescription, counseling, gasoline, local and out of town bus tickets, temporary shelter, senior’s net, Trinity Wellness

North Dallas Shared Ministries

• 2875 Merrell Road Dallas, 75229
• 972-620-8696
• Hours: Monday and Friday 9:30-3pm; Saturday 9-11:30am
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment, Serves zip codes: 75001, 75204, 75205, 75209, 75219, 75220, 75225, 75229, 75230, 75231, 75234, 75235, 75240, 75244, 75247, 75248, 75251, 75252, 75254, 75287
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.ndsm.org
• Services: Emergency assistance, free medical clinic, the clothes closet, employment assistance, eyeglasses, Friday food baskets for elders, people and nutrition, food for families, English as 2nd languages classes, peer lending action network, intangible assistance

North Texas Food Bank

• 4306 Shilling Way Dallas, TX 75237
• 214-330-1396
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm
• Languages: English, Spanish, Hindi
• How to apply: Application
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.ntxfoodbank.org
• Services: Food Bank

Oak Cliff Churches for Emergency Aid

• 6000 South Hampton Road Oak Cliff, TX
• 214-943-7757
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-12:30pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment, Bring ID, proof of Oak Cliff residence
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.oakcliffuu.com and http://www.oakcliffuu.com/action.shtml
• Services: Emergency food, rent, utilities assistance for Oak Cliff residents

Rockwall County Helping Hands

• 950 William Street Suite 100 Building B Rockwall, TX 75087
• 972-771-4357
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Call for appointment
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.rockwallhelpinghands.com
• Services: Emergency assistance, information and referral, food pantry, life skills, thrift store, Helping Hands Community Clinic, The Shoe Bank of Rockwall County

Stewpot (1st Presbyterian Church)

• 1822 Young Street Dallas, TX 75201
• Phone: 214-746-2785
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8-3:45pm
•               Tuesday 8-2:45pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Walk in, Children and Youth referred by school system
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.thestewpot.org/
• Services: Health services, casework services, children and youth programming, community services

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

• 801 West Freeway Grand Prairie, TX
• Hotline: 1-800-252-8263
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Application
• Cost of services: Cost depends on service rendered
• Website: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us
• Services: Medicaid, children’s health insurance program, temporary assistance for needy families, family violence program, refugee resettlement, special nutrition program, Lone Star Technology Program, food stamps, disaster assistance

Salvation Army Denton Corps

• 2101 North Elm Denton, TX 76201
• Phone: 940-566-3800
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment, Application
• Cost of services: No cost
• Services:  Camps, Christmas, disaster, emergency assistance, military, older adults, prison ministry, sheltering, substance abuse, youth

Salvation Army Plano Corps

• 1312 East 14th Street Plano, TX 75074
• 972-423-8254
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment, Application
• Cost of services: No cost
• Services: Camps, Christmas, disaster, emergency assistance, military, older adults, prison ministry, sheltering, substance abuse, youth

Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas

• 209 East Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX 75203
• 214-941-1050
• Hours: Monday-Friday8-5pm
• Languages: English
• How to apply: Appointment with counselor
• Cost of services: No cost for American Indians
• Services: Medical/dental care, employment training, family services

West Dallas Multipurpose Center, City of Dallas

• 2828 Fish Trap Road Dallas, TX 75212
• 214-670-6340
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.dallascityhall.com
• Services: Utilities and sanitation services, health and environment, educational services, recreation service, transportation service, Dallas Fire and Rescue, Dallas Police Department Inspections, permits and licenses

White Rock Center of Hope

• 10021 Garland Road Dallas, TX 75218
• 214-324-8996
• Hours: Monday and Friday 9-2pm; Saturday 9-12pm; Thursday 6-9pm
• Languages: English
• How to apply: Phone for appointments/ Walk in
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.whiterockcenterofhope.org
• Services: Food pantry, clothing closet, financial assistance, transportation assistance, Christmas toys, school supplies, classes

WIC (Women, Infants and Children’s Program)

• 2828 Fish Trap Road In Dallas Multipurpose Center Dallas, TX 75212 - There are other sites
• Phone: 214-670-6340
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.dallascityhall.com and WIC Program
• Services: Breastfeeding promotion and support, nutrition services, immunization screening and referral, WIC food package

Wilkinson Center

• 5200 Bryan Street Dallas, TX 75206
• 214-821-6380
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9-4:30pm
• Languages: English and Spanish
• How to apply: Appointment/Application
• Cost of services: No cost
• Website: http://www.wilkinsoncenter.org
• Services: Emergency services, food pantry, CLIMB(Changing Lives Improving Minds & Bodies), and adult education services

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