On Wednesday, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson will issue a proclamation declaring Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week for Nov. 12–20. Last month, the City Council banned people from standing on medians, a move seen as a crackdown on panhandlers.
Dallas will recognize a homeless awareness week amid charges of cracking down on those sleeping on the streets.On Wednesday, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson will issue a proclamation declaring Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week for Nov. 12–20.
“It is important to bring the public’s attention to the needs of our city’s most vulnerable residents,” Johnson said in a press release Tuesday. “Guiding individuals to exit homelessness can be very challenging. I am very proud of the many organizations and employees who serve our neighbors with patience, compassion and understanding.”
Those numbers marked a decline compared with 2019, with family homelessness dropping by nearly 20% over the three-year period. “In addition to the many social service organizations that work tirelessly throughout the year to help those in need, some individuals take it upon themselves to serve our community,” City Manager T.C. Broadnax said in Tuesday’s release.
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