TWU Social Work Students Make a Difference at Mosaic House

Beginning in June 2009, six students from the Texas Woman’s University social work program began volunteering with us for a class project. The students began by visiting our agency and identifying some of the shelter’s essential needs. They chose to adopt one of the shelter's units and update the unit with new bedding, decorations, bathroom accessories, and kitchen supplies. The students worked diligently and held a garage sale to raise money to purchase new items for the unit adopted. In addition to the garage sale, the students collected items needed by the shelter clients, including clothes, shoes, hygiene items, toys, baby items, and children's car seats. The students also created hygiene gift bags for the women and children currently residing in the shelter as well as additional bags for future clients.

The students had a celebration party on August 6, 2009 where they revealed their final renovations to the adopted unit. The students partnered with several local companies to donate drinks, food, and a bounce house for the shelter clients to enjoy during the ceremony.

A big thanks to TWU Social Work Students Elizabeth Cuevas, Pamela Martinez, Dawn Coley, Esther Espinosa, Belen Fuentes, and Cassondra Jones!

Project 7 Volunteers at Mosaic House

Members of the group Project 7 volunteered at Mosaic House on July 10, 2009. The group painted the shelter's exterior and helped replace window screens and blinds. Project 7’s basic mission is to “Change the Score," and the group strives to build a better world by creating a collective awareness and improvement in the seven areas of need. Project 7 has a special interest in helping victims of human trafficking in Dallas as one of the group's seven causes: Heal the Sick, Save the Earth, House the Homeless, Feed the Hungry, Help Those in Need, Build the Future, and Hope for Peace.

Project 7 Volunteers at Mosaic House

For more information on Project 7, please visit their website at http://www.project7.com.

The Baron and Blue Foundation Supports Victims of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

The Baron and Blue Foundation awarded Mosaic Family Services with a $5,000 grant for our shelter Mosaic House. This funding will be used to help provide supplies for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking residing at the shelter, including food, clothing, and utilities, and would help cover the staffing costs of our 24 hour hotline.

The Baron and Blue Foundation strives to enhance the function of non-profit organizations in the Dallas Community by assisting to maintain existing programs and further opportunities for grassroots organizations focusing on homelessness, transitional housing and the needs of the underserved.

For more information on the Baron and Blue Foundation, please visit their website at http://baronandbluefdn.org.

Wilshire Baptist Church Youth Group Volunteers at Mosaic House

The youth group at Wilshire Baptist Church volunteered at Mosaic House on June 30, 2009 and July 7, 2009. The group was a huge help at the shelter, and the staff and residents appreciate their hard work. The group painted inside the units, cleaned off the playground equipment, organized the clothing closet, and helped clean the apartment units.





Thank you to the Wilshire Baptist Church!

For more information on the Student Ministry of the Wilshire Baptist Church, please visit their website here.

Mosaic House Receives Support from The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust

Mosaic Family Services has received a $30,000 grant from The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust. This generous grant will support Mosaic House, which provides comprehensive, holistic services to immigrant women and children who have experienced domestic violence or human trafficking.

The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust supports organizations that assist with education, health, arts and culture, science, relief of human suffering, and youth and social services. The Trust focuses its philanthropy in the state of Arkansas, and in Dallas County, Texas.

Part of this funding from the trust will be used to purchase new bunk beds, coffee tables, and living room chairs for each of the apartment units at the Mosaic House shelter facility. The increased awareness of our services in the Dallas area has led to a rapidly-growing number of victims served by Mosaic House. The number of residents served increased by approximately 27% in the past year. This growth has led to increased traffic at the shelter and high wear-and-tear on the furniture in each unit. Funding from the Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust help us meet the high demand for shelter services and provide brand new furniture for residents.

Thank you to the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust for your support!

The Hillcrest Foundation Provides New A/C Units and Water Heater for Mosaic House

Mosaic Family Services received a $25,000 grant from The Hillcrest Foundation to support our shelter Mosaic House. This funding will be used to purchase new air conditioning units and a new water heater for the shelter facility.


The Hillcrest Foundation was created with the following purposes: the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, and the promotion of health in the state of Texas. Approximately 90% of grant funds are paid to organizations in North Texas, with emphasis on charitable services in the Dallas area.

The Hillcrest Foundation grant is fulfilling a huge need at Mosaic House, as both the water and air conditioning units are nearly two decades old. Replacing the air conditioning system will increase the energy efficiency of the shelter, especially during the hot summer months, and will improve the quality of life for residents.

Thank you to the Hillcrest Foundation!

The Women of Saint Michael Continue to Support Mosaic House

The Women of Saint Michael generously donated $5,000 for Mosaic House in May 2009. This group is a part of the Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas, and has supported our agency and Mosaic House for nine years, since 2000.

The funds from the Women of Saint Michael will be used to cover emergency supplies and operational costs at Mosaic House, including hotline phone bill, utilities, staffing, food, medical supplies, and clothing.

For more information on the Women of Saint Michael, please visit their website at http://www.saintmichael.org/pages/Women