The CASI Community Grants program is focused on education, social services and issues involving women and children with an emphasis on underrepresented populations. 

Providing dignity and independence to those struggling to secure housing, North Texas’ Samaritan Inn has been making a difference in people’s lives for more than 40 years.

Founded as a ten-bed men’s shelter, the operation has expanded greatly, serving as Collin County’s largest service provider for those without homes, operating a 226-bed transitional shelter, a 20-unit reduced-rent apartment complex and a diversion unit that supports more than 1,500 people annually.

In addition, Samaritan Inn offers support programs like Family Foundations, a trauma-informed care effort that helps families experiencing homeless to reclaim their lives and independence.

The program meets basic needs like family-focused case management, mental health counseling, financial education, child advocacy services, development classes and more. More than 260 people have taken part since its creation. Hoping to hit targeted thresholds, every participant earned a job, with all children involved receiving childcare or school engagement support.

Nearly 80 percent of those parents completed financial literacy classes and took part in the overall coursework for at least six months. CASI Community Grants funding supported McKinney, Texas operation’s future, ensuring Family Foundations can continue to help those in need for years to come.