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Allen Community Outreach
301 West Boyd Drive
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
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.acocares.org
Services: Food, clothing, rent, financial assistance
Attitudes and Attire
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: www.attitudesandattire.org
Services: Pre-job guidance, workshops: personal worth, positive image, overcoming barriers, developing self-esteem and work ethic
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: www.austinst.org
Services: Shelter, food, safety, psychiatric/medical care, work therapy program, day program, step-up rehabilitation program
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 (
Cost of services: No cost
Website: 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
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: www.ccahelps.org
Services: Food pantry, housing, healthcare, training, Special programs: Back 2 school program, Kids eat Free, Christmas Toy Store
214-421-1380
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4pm
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Appointment/ Application
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.dallaslife.org
Services: Food, shelter, clothing, spiritual care, clinic, children and youth, intake case management
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: www.dallaspregnancyresource.com
Services: Pregnancy tests, clinic, Medicaid, prenatal care, nutrition classes, car seat classes, maternity clothes, post-abortion support group
972-223-2066
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-5pm
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Application, Must live in Desoto or
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.brightertomorrows.net
Services: Food pantry and help with TXU bills only
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: www.catholiccharitiesdallas.org
Services: Food, financial aid, holiday assistance
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: www.gsccweb.org
Services: Daycare, emergency food for zip code 75212
972-262-2014
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-3:00pm
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Appointment, Must reside in
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.gpuc.org
Services: Food pantry, utility assistance (gas, electric, water,) housing assistance (rent/mortgage,) prescriptions/medications, information and referrals
972-264-8540
Hours: Monday–Friday 9-11:30am
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Appointment, Bring picture ID, proof of residence in
Cost of services: No cost
Website: No website
Services: Food and clothing
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
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
Website: www.irvingcares.org
Services: Food pantry, financial assistance, patient transportation, psychotherapy counseling, job program, medical prescription and more, The Great Harvest
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
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: 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
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;
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: www.l-o-c.org
Services: Counseling center, church store, back 2 school program, Christmas program, food pantry
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
972-285-3000
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5pm
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Application
Cost of services: No cost
Website: 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:
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
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.metrocrestsocialservices.org
Services: Information and referrals, employment information, emergency assistance with food, rent, clothing, utilities and other limited financial assistance
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: www.clifftemple.org
Services: Care center, family education, seasonal programs
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: 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
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: 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
214-330-1396
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm
Languages: English, Spanish, Hindi
How to apply: Application
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.ntxfoodbank.org
Services: Food Bank
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: www.oakcliffuu.com and www.oakcliffuu.com/action.shtml
Services: Emergency food, rent, utilities assistance for Oak Cliff residents
972-771-4357
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Call for appointment
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.rockwallhelpinghands.com
Services: Emergency assistance, information and referral, food pantry, life skills, thrift store, Helping Hands Community Clinic, The Shoe Bank of
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
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: 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
Phone: 940-566-3800
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Appointment, Application
Cost of services: No cost
Website: No website
Services: Camps, Christmas, disaster, emergency assistance, military, older adults, prison ministry, sheltering, substance abuse, youth
972-423-8254
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Appointment, Application
Cost of services: No cost
Website: No website
Services: Camps, Christmas, disaster, emergency assistance, military, older adults, prison ministry, sheltering, substance abuse, youth
214-941-1050
Hours: Monday-Friday8-5pm
Languages: English
How to apply: Appointment with counselor
Cost of services: No cost for American Indians
Website: No website
Services: Medical/dental care, employment training, family services
214-670-6340
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Appointment
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.dallascityhall.com and
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
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: www.whiterockcenterofhope.org
Services: Food pantry, clothing closet, financial assistance, transportation assistance, Christmas toys, school supplies, classes
WIC (Women, Infants and Children’s Program)
Phone: 214-670-6340
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Appointment
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.dallascityhall.com and www.dallascityhall.com/ehs/wic_program.html
Services: Breastfeeding promotion and support, nutrition services, immunization screening and referral, WIC food package
214-821-6380
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-4:30pm
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Appointment/Application
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.wilkinsoncenter.org
Services: Emergency services, food pantry, CLIMB(Changing Lives Improving Minds & Bodies,) and adult education services