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Architectural rendering of two sage-green, two-story apartment buildings joined by covered walkways around a shared courtyard

Thank you, North Texas!

A home of their own, and neighbors who understand.

Thank you to everyone who gave, shared, and cheered us on during North Texas Giving Day on September 17. ASH is building 22 apartments in North Dallas for adults living with serious mental illness, and your support moves this community closer to groundbreaking.

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Architect's concept rendering. Final design may change.

Housing is not a luxury. It's a lifeline.

For adults with serious mental illness, a safe and affordable place to live can be nearly impossible to find, and isolation often follows.

We are family and community members who have watched people we love struggle to find stable housing and real friendships. Many families carry the same quiet worry: what will happen to my loved one when I'm no longer here to help?

ASH's answer is a Supportive Community model. Residents live independently in their own apartments, with neighbors, programs, and a community space built around connection. Plans include life skills and financial literacy workshops, social events and outings, health and wellness activities, and time for creativity and fun.

Living in a supportive housing community has made such a great difference in my life. My friends living around me, the programs, classes, and fun at the community center. I hope that you would support the building of these communities.

Jeanine HayesSupportive housing resident

What we're building

ASH already owns the land: a 0.82-acre lot in North Dallas. Our architect's latest plan builds the community in two phases so residents can move in sooner.

Phase 1

22 private apartments

  • Two two-story residential buildings with 11 apartments each
  • A shared private courtyard between the buildings
  • Private yards for ground-floor apartments
  • A single front entrance to the residential area for resident safety

Phase 2

The community building

  • A community living room and shared kitchen for meals and gatherings
  • A therapy room and an office
  • Shared laundry and storage
  • A front yard for community programs and events, and backyard space for recreation
Floor plan of one apartment showing a sleeping area, kitchenette, and full bathroom
Every apartment is a home. Each studio has its own kitchenette, full bathroom, and closet, so residents live independently with support close by.
Phased site plan: community building at the front of the lot, parking in the middle, and two U-shaped apartment buildings around a courtyard at the back
Phase 1: apartmentsPhase 2: community buildingPhased site plan, May 2026

A place that feels like a neighborhood

Brick, wood, and sage-green siding. Covered porches and walkways. Planting beds and a courtyard where neighbors can say hello.

Rendering of the brick community building beside an apartment building, with residents walking toward the courtyardRendering of a covered porch walkway along the apartments with blue front doorsRendering of the one-story brick community building and front lawnRendering of the landscaped walk beside the community building porchRendering of the apartment buildings seen from the parking areaRendering of the courtyard-facing facade of the apartments

Where the project stands

This is ASH's first building, and it's moving. Here's the path from an empty lot to move-in day.

  1. Land secured

    ASH owns the lot outright, with no purchase cost.

  2. Concept design

    Site plans and renderings completed with our architect.

  3. Construction estimate

    Full contractor estimate received in March 2026.

  4. Detailed design and engineeringNow

    Refining plans, phasing the build, and completing structural engineering.

  5. Funding the build

    Donors, foundations, and public housing programs.

  6. Groundbreaking

    Construction of Phase 1 apartments.

What it takes to build

$4.6M

Preliminary contractor estimate to build the full community, or roughly $209,000 per apartment.

We will fund construction through a combination of individual donors, foundations, and public affordable housing programs. Gifts from our community come first, because they pay for the design and engineering work that major funders require before they commit.

Where the money goes

  • Interior finishes, cabinets, and flooring$1,066,500
  • Framing, roof, brick, and windows$988,200
  • Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and fire safety$923,200
  • General contractor fee$765,000
  • Foundation$390,000
  • Courtyard, landscaping, drainage, and fencing$315,000
  • Site preparation and job-site costs$145,000

Estimate dated March 2026, before value engineering and final structural and soil reports. Appliances and some fixtures are purchased separately. Figures will change as design is finalized.

North Texas Giving Day · September 17, 2026

Thank you to everyone who participated

Every gift, of any size, keeps design and engineering moving so the project is ready for major funding. Thank you for giving, for sharing our story, and for believing that everyone deserves a home of their own.

Missed Giving Day?

You can still help. Give any time through our website.

Donate online at ashdallas.org

Alliance for Supportive Housing, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 47-5396701.

Other ways to help

Share your expertise

We're looking for board members and advisors with experience as a commercial architect, real estate attorney, marketing executive, or bank executive, and dedicated community volunteers.

Mail a check

Alliance for Supportive Housing
10455 N. Central Expressway
Suite 109-B #425
Dallas, Texas 75231

Talk with us

Want to learn more, or wondering whether ASH could be a fit for your loved one? Contact Robin Page, Board President.

info@ashdallas.org