The Denton County Homelessness Barriers Fund was created to help families overcome barriers to getting and staying housed. On any given day, there are at least 250 people experiencing literal homelessness in Denton County, and many more are one financial crisis away from losing their housing. A donation to the fund helps ensure our Denton County neighbors have a safe and stable place to call home.
This application can only be utilized by 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that utilize the Denton County Homeless Management Information System. Please reach out to one of the following agencies to apply for assistance from the Barriers Fund.
*PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT AS OF 10/01/2023, ALL FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF LEWISVILLE HAVE BEEN EXPENDED. REQUESTS FOR DENTON RESIDENTS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED.*
Agencies currently accepting clients for Barriers Fund Requests:
Our Daily Bread
3909 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209
Open 24 Hours
Call (940) 566-1308
Giving Grace
306 N Loop 288 Suite 112, Denton, TX 76209
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Call (940) 382-0609
Salvation Army Denton
1508 E McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209
Monday- Friday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Service Hours) / Monday - Friday 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Shelter Hours)
Call 940-566-3800
Salvation Army Lewisville
880 Fox Avenue, Lewisville, Texas 75067
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM / Fridays 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Call 972-353-9400
Denton County MHMR
2509 Scripture Street, Denton, TX 76201
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Call 940-594-1027
Denton County Friends of The Family
***For survivors of relationship violence and sexual assault***
Outreach Office at 4845 I-35E Suite 200, Corinth TX 76210
Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM / Fridays 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Call 940-387-5131
If you are currently in a crisis and attempting to reach a DCFOF staff member, please call or text (940) 382-7273 to get connected to DCFOF's Crisis Line.
Christian Community Action
200 S. Mill St., Lewisville, TX 75057
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM / Fridays 9:00AM to 11:00 AM
Call 972-219-4305
Interfaith Ministries, Inc.
1109 N Elm Stret #1, Denton, TX 76201
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Call (940) 565-5479
Veteran Community Navigators
Online contact form: https://rb.gy/sp1ee
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Call (940) 349-3597
Your generous contributions to United Way of Denton County are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. In order to claim a charitable deduction on your income tax return, your electronic contribution must have been received by 5 p.m. on December 30th. Donations made by check and submitted by U.S. mail must have been postmarked by December 31.