“There could be even more homelessness (in the coming months),” said Jim Reeder, executive director at Arlington Life Shelter. “Evictions tend to be released and begin to happen. Jobs don’t come back, there could be a bigger demand soon.”
Arlington Life Shelter leaders recognized the need for technology advancements years ago, but they needed capital, support and assistance to bring their renovation dreams and vision to life. They heard about the Mavs Foundation’s grant process, applied, and were eventually selected – putting in motion plans for a new Mavs Computer Lab at the facility.
There was no way to predict that a novel pandemic would soon rock the globe and plunge the local economy into even more uncertain times, leaving thousands of North Texans without jobs or homes.