Body & Soul HOMELESS PROGRAMTM
Downtown Dallas, TX
26 years
Since 1997, Body & Soul has served food, supplies and fellowship to people in downtown Dallas who are experiencing homelessness.
Serving the need
We fill a gap on weekends when hot meals and daily personal care needs are scarce.
Breakfast on Saturday
Dinner on Sunday
Over 78,000 meals
Over 85,000 cups of coffee
Countless toiletries and clothing
ecumenical
Partners over 26 years:
St. Paul UMC
Highland Park Presbyterian
First UMC Dallas
First UMC Richardson
Highland Park UMC
West Irving COGIC
West Mesquite Baptist
Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations to serve at an outreach project
Social Services: Referrals to organizations and agencies that provide housing, employment, substance abuse and mental healthcare counseling
Speaker Program: Over-comers and inspirational speakers share the Gospel and provide hope with words of encouragement through their testimonials, and homeless providers talk of resources available to help overcome homelessness
Bible Study Class: Bible study classes for those who are interested in deepening their relationship with God with structured reading and studying of the Bible
Clothes/Toiletries Pantry: To-go bags with snacks and toiletries and a mini-clothing closet
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in - Matthew 25:35
Equity statement: Body & Soul proclaims the value of each person as a unique child of God, and we commit ourselves to the healing and wholeness of all persons. We value inclusion, diversity, equity, social justice and human rights.