Meet LaShunda D., Alumni
Lashunda lived at Dallas 24 Hour Club and Tillman House before moving out to get an apartment with her children. She started working at...
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Welcome to Our Blog
"Miracles happen here. You watch them happen." - Bernadette G., Alumni
- Dec 28, 2021
Meet Teresa, Tillman House Resident
If it wasn't for The 24, I would be homeless and standing on the side of an off ramp holding a “help the homeless” sign. That’s where I...
- Oct 13, 2021
A Glimpse Inside the Oxford House Convention in Washington D.C.
Our Accounting & Administrative Assistant, Dawn, attended the Oxford House Convention in Washington D.C. on September 4th. She recounts...
- Sep 8, 2021
Rediscovering What Is Important
by Joseph Sapienza, Program Manager On September 11, 2001, I was headed into Manhattan on business to visit a couple of my accounts. I...
- Sep 2, 2021
Meet our Program Staff
Our Program Staff, Joseph Sapienza, Briar Carter Akins and Michelle Luna, have a conversation about their roles at Dallas 24 Hour Club....
- Aug 17, 2021
Meet Ben S. - a 24 alumni
Ben moved on from The 24 in 2018 and went on to become a Volunteer Firefighter. How did you get started with drugs and alcohol? I first...
- Jul 28, 2021
Oluna - Feel Good, Do Good
Oluna strives to make uncomfortable conversations, more comfortable - in order to help those experiencing period poverty. A conversation...
- Jul 7, 2021
Meet Emily - Development Consultant
Emily Deutscher Hobin is a seasoned nonprofit professional who hopes to increase awareness and support for The 24. 1. What is your...
- Jun 16, 2021
Meet Mikayla Spring, Summer Intern
Mikayla Spring joined the team in June and is excited to contribute to the team and support the residents and staff. 1. If you could...
- Jun 14, 2021
Meet Pete, Tillman House Resident & Board Member of Friends of The 24
How did you get started with drugs and alcohol? Drugs and alcohol started for me in 1997 when me and some friends from college bought a...
- Jun 3, 2021
Meet Dawn, Accounting and Administrative Assistant
Dawn LaQuay joined the team in April 2021 and hopes to inspire and support residents with her kindness for others. 1. What’s your...
- Jun 2, 2021
My Story about The 24
Each year on Memorial Day weekend and Halloween, Patty and Gary Milam serve homemade treats to the residents to honor their son who...
- Jun 1, 2021
Dallas 24 Hour Club Recent Accolades
Celebrate our 52nd Birthday with us by looking at some of our recent accolades. Even though we are highlighted, we couldn't have...
- May 24, 2021
Meet Michelle, Assistant Program Manager
Michelle joined the team in February and quickly became a valuable asset to the staff and residents. 1. What is your favorite book? Two...
- Apr 26, 2021
Clothes Closet Cliff
Three to four months ago, I went looking for a friend of mine who I knew from Reconciliation Outreach - I lived at RO for a short period...
- Apr 16, 2021
Meet Dashea, Friends of The 24 Chair
How did you get started with The 24? When I moved to Dallas, I was living in a recovery house and we would go to The 24 for Steak Night....
- Feb 18, 2021
Chef to the Shelters, Meet Mike McCoy
Mike McCoy is a self-proclaimed “Chef to the Shelters” who uses his time, talents and resources to make beautifully tasteful meals for a...
- Feb 1, 2021
Meet Maggie, a 24 alumni
How did you get started using drugs and alcohol? I really didn’t start drinking heavily until I was 32. I came from a really wrecked...
- Jan 13, 2021
A Simple Haircut Makes Strides
Kadin Griswald, a barber in Farmer’s Branch, started volunteering his time and his expertise at the suggestion of this father. Upon...
- Jul 22, 2020
Meet Josh, a 24 alumni
How did you get started with drugs and alcohol? When I was like 16 or 17 it was the cool thing to do with the kids that I hung out with....
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