About the Citizen Homelessness Commission

The Citizen Homelessness Commission (CHC) is a Mayor and City Council appointed advisory body. The Commission assist in assuring participation from, and inclusion of, all stakeholders, including those with past or present experience with homelessness, to develop policy recommendations to ensure alignment of city services with regional services to enhance efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of the community-wide response to homelessness. 

15Seats

3Vacancies

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Members By Gender

 

67%
Female (8)

 

33%
Male (4)

Members By Race

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8%(1)

17%(2)

75%(9)

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Office of Homeless Solutions

Mission

To assist addressing the needs of homelessness.

Purpose

To assure participation from, and inclusion of, all stakeholders, including those with past or present experience with homelessness, in order to develop policy recommendations to ensure alignment of city services with regional services to enhance efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of the community-wide response to homelessness.

Duties

  • Advise the city manager and the city council on issues affecting homelessness;
  • Assist the city in evaluating new and existing programs;
  • Coordinate with other local and regional bodies addressing homelessness;
  • Perform such other duties assigned by the City Manager or City Council
Two members must have past or present experience as a homeless person, and the city council may, after a review of the specific circumstances, waive disqualification under Section 8-1.4 of the Dallas City Code for these members. One member must be a representative from a faith-based organization. The other 12 members must be chosen from the general public.

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Christine Crossley

Director

214-670-3696

 

Renita Griggs

Board Coordinator

renita.griggs@dallas.gov
214-980-4656