CitySquare’s holistic approach brings opportunity and resources to neighborhoods long in need of access to housing, health, and hunger. We bring hope to those in need of employment, legal services, and financial empowerment. Last year alone 89 percent of our neighbors maintained housing for six months or more, 63 percent are now food secure, and more than 1,000 youth benefited from a caring community helping guide them into adulthood.

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As you meet our neighbors in this report, we expect you will be emboldened by their resiliency, their courage, and their hope. You will learn how we win the fight against poverty by building a community of volunteers, donors, and partners united by a common mission. And most of all, we hope you will join us in a commitment to creating a place at the table for every one – the rich, the poor, and you.

Your friend in the fight,

John Siburt

President & COO

EVERY ONE
HOUSED

 Charles is a quilt artist. Unfortunately, spiraling depression led to Charles living in Dallas’ notorious Tent City. When CitySquare offered to move him into an apartment as part of the Destination Home program, he seized the opportunity. Through adversity, Charles’ art remained a constant, and now CitySquare’s Housing First approach is helping him piece together his life.

  594 neighbors housed in 2019 

 78% of neighbors maintained housing for 6 or more months 

 765 neighbors served by the Homeless Outreach Team in 2019 

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EVERY ONE
HEALED

 Although Sharon had a good job as a nurse, a series of accidents drained her resources. After securing an apartment at CitySquare Housing’s CityWalk@Akard, she connected with the Community Life Team and received the support she needed. As she healed, her bright smile and optimistic spirit reemerged, and now she hopes to help others once again.

 83% of CityWalk neighbors maintain housing for a year or longer 

 59% of our housed neighbors increased their income last year 

 1,849 neighbors have a medical home through our clinic or a PCP 

EVERY ONE
FED

 Jimmy works as the CitySquare Food Pantry Warehouse Coordinator although he took a long road to get here. After high school, he ended up in jail and served 16 years. He now feels called to give back. “People go through so much,” Jimmy said. “When people come in the Pantry, you don’t know what’s going on with them. We just treat everyone equally.” 

  3 million pounds of food distributed to 9,413 neighbors 

 81% accessing the pantry can use income to meet other needs 

 3,877 children fed 358,489 meals in after-school programs 

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EVERY ONE
LOVED

 “I didn’t have a drug problem,” Mary says. “I had a life problem.” After a failed suicide attempt, Mary realized she had to heal her past trauma to become the person God was calling her to be. As she studies to be a social worker, Mary helps to make an impact at CitySquare, working every day to help others see the light of a brighter future.

 350+ CitySquare AmeriCorps members served 25,947 people in 2019 

 375 neighbors found employment with CitySquare's help 

An average hourly wage of $13.57 was attained by these neighbors

EVERY
ONE
MUST ACT

 Meredith saw the impact of poverty up close as a child. Growing up in a small Texas town, she knew far too many families who could not afford the basics: good nutrition, adequate housing, and quality healthcare. As an adult, Meredith saw the same problems in Dallas, but on a much larger scale. With childhood memories still strong, she knew the power of one person taking action and wanted to make a difference. 

YOU ARE THE ONE