Who We Are

We are a group of dedicated high school students from Dallas, TX united by a shared mission to prevent family homelessness and reduce the number of unhoused families in our community. Our team is made up entirely of volunteers who receive no compensation for their work.

Victoria G, Founder.
From a young age, Victoria spent her weekends making care packages for people experiencing homelessness and delivering them with friends around her hometown. Years later, when a homeless encampment appeared under the bridge she crossed on her way to school, she was deeply moved by this daily glimpse into the reality of families living without basic needs being met. Determined to create lasting change, Victoria shifted her focus from offering temporary relief to preventing homelessness altogether. In 2023, she founded Escape Eviction—a project dedicated to keeping families housed and giving them a chance to rebuild stability and hope.

What We Do
Our mission is to prevent families from experiencing homelessness by responding to immediate needs in times of crisis, providing short-term financial assistance to retain safe housing, and coordinating free legal clinics and counseling to support long-term stability and independence.

We may provide funds to be used for rent, mortgage payments or utility bills. We also work with local partners to provide free services, including legal clinics with information about tenant rights and responsibilities, workshops that teach financial literacy and life skills, and mental health counseling from pro-bono providers. Studies have shown a significant disparity in eviction outcomes based on legal representation. In 2023, Dallas County tenants with a lawyer won 93% of their cases, while those without one lost almost 70% of the time.

In addition, we regularly organize drives to collect furniture, clothing and school supplies to distribute to families and individuals in need.

 Who We Help

We focus on assisting Dallas-area families who are facing eviction and are at risk of homelessness. While we strive to assist as many households as we can, we prioritize families with children under the age of 18, in order to protect youth from the effects of housing instability. As reported by the National Bureau of Economic Research, children who experience eviction are more likely to be chronically absent from school and less likely to graduate, compared to those with stable housing. Youth experiencing homelessness have disproportionate contact with the juvenile justice system, which can affect their career and college prospects. Eviction is also associated with increased reports of child abuse and neglect, and increased entry into the foster care system. By helping families avoid eviction, we can help children remain in their homes, schools and neighborhoods, protecting their safety and increasing their opportunities for success.