St. Jude
Centers
Centers
Our St. Jude Centers provide permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless individuals.
We strive to serve a diverse population willing to live within the guidelines and safety protocols for the complex, creating community and collaborative promotion of all residents’ well-being and growth.
Homeless Diversion Grant
Our team helps individuals experiencing homelessness find housing through diversion services and connects them with support and resources for stability.
Unlike prevention, which aids those at risk but still housed, diversion supports individuals in transitional living situations and need temporary financial assistance to secure a permanent housing solution.
Program Impact
Catholic Charities Dallas relies on the Coordinated Access System managed by Housing Forward to ensure that the most vulnerable and disadvantaged are screened and selected. Our programs do not accept outside referrals, calls for residency, or walk-ins.
St. Jude Centers only accept referrals directly from social service agencies or Housing Forward. Client must be working with a social service agency, documented as homeless in the Housing Forward housing priority list, and pass a background screening before being accepted as a resident at either St. Jude Center. Also, the referring agency must provide case management and secure the subsidy (through grants or vouchers) for each resident referred to St. Judes.
$100
Provides hygiene products and cleaning supplies
$250
Purchases a dining room set and new dishware
$750
Supports activity expenses at our St. Jude Centers
$1,500
Assists with one month of rent
$5,000
Sponsors a holiday meal or celebration for residents at St. Jude
