Texoma Family Shelter’s has proudly operated for over 36 years, and unique among shelters, it is open 24/7/365 and accepts men, women, and families in an extended stay program-based environment. The shelter’s goal is to keep families intact to alleviate the negative impact of homelessness on both children and parents.
The on-site case manager develops an individualized plan for each resident to help them get back to independent living. Residents receive help with applying for permanent housing, assistance programs, and health/childcare services, as well as assistance with job searches, life skills, budgeting, etc. Meals, laundry facilities and personal care supplies are all provided at no cost to help restore self-respect and enable residents to find employment.
Additionally, TFS offers services to prevent homelessness such as food boxes (seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.), resource and social service referrals and classes in the new training center.
More people in Grayson County are becoming homeless EVERY month, service providers are unable to keep up with the demand. The U.S. Government Point in Time Count revealed 53 in Grayson County homeless people in 2023 vs.456 in 2024. The new year will most likely see that increase continue due to tax and rent increases as well as the economy.
What is worse, HUD funding that was designated for Texoma the last few years has been rerouted to the Texas Border for 2025, not only effecting Texoma Family Shelter but also the Salvation Army and Abigail’s Arms. Texoma Family Shelter will be struggling to replace the 103k that the HUD funding provided.
Please do not hesitate to call Director Daphne Levenson at Director@TexomaFamilyShelter.com with any questions.
TFS Needs Wish List Nov 24
Donations for Plumping Replacement Project — Donate Online on website
Donations for Electrical Update Project — Donate Online on website
Donations to aid with general operations – Staff pay, utilities, cleaning & office supplies, light bulbs — Donate Online on website
Hot Box Food Warmer (Home depot https://www.homedepot.com/p/VEVOR-Hot-Box-Food-Warmer-170-Qt-Silver-Stainless-Steel-Buffet-Server-with-5-Warming-Sections-Pans-Tested-to-UL-Standards BWJLCMC5110V4SIQCV1/323694234#overlay $382.49).
Need 50 Twin Zippered Mattress Encasement — Waterproof Mattress Protector Twin – Must be new in package. Amazon 10 per packs — $145.89 per 10 pack
Need 50 Waterproof Pillow Protector Zippered Bed Bug Proof Pillow Encasement Standard size – Must be new in package. Amazon sells four per pack for $12.94.
Need 50 Twin Mattresses — Must be new in package. Amazon sells them for $170 each.
Need 15 Pillows Standard Size — Must be new in package
Need 20 Bath Towels (gently used fine).
Items that are always needed include:
Wash clothes (Gently used are fine).
Sports Bras (Gently used ok — All sizes Med- 2 XL)
Sweatshirts and pants — unisex (Used ok – All sizes Med- 2 XL).
Health & Beauty — facial tissues, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, combs especially ethnic hair products (Must be new in package)
Cold & Stomach OTC meds – Adults and kids— Pepto, Allergy, Advil, Tylenol, Cough drops, Q-tips, tums, etc. (Must be new in package)
Laptops, PC & screens for computer lab (Gently used are fine)
Adopt a resident for Christmas – For more information see the shelter’s Facebook
Weekly donations – Dairy (milk, cheese, butter, etc.) ground meat, vegetables and fruit.
