restoring dignity and hope in downtown dallas
peanut butter drivE
body & SOUL is having a peanut butter drive, now through 10/31/2024.
27 years
Since 1997, Body & Soul has been serving fresh, hand-cooked meals and providing essential supplies, clothing, sincere fellowship, and uplifting gospel messages to people in downtown Dallas experiencing homelessness.
We follow the example our Lord and Savior set for us, and joyfully serve those who need the most help.
humanitarian
We fill a communal gap every weekend when hot meals and daily personal care needs are scarce for most of the unsheltered population of our community.
Breakfast on Saturday
Dinner on Sunday
Wrap-Around Social Services
Essentials General Store
Clothing Distribution
ecumenical
Body & Soul proudly partners with organizations of every kind to join us in our mission.
St. Paul UMC
Starbucks Coffee
North Texas Food Bank
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Dallas Bethlehem Center
Delta Sigma Theta - Prairie View Chapter Alumni
Ways To Get Involved
Volunteer: We have opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations of every size, type, and background to serve at a local community outreach project.
Social Services: We provide referrals to many other local organizations and agencies that provide housing, employment, substance abuse, and mental healthcare counseling
Speaking Opportunities: Over-comers, inspirational speakers, and community leaders can share the Gospel, their testimonies, words of encouragement, and/or deliver helpful presentations about resources available to assist our unsheltered guests in their journey to overcoming chronic homelessness.
Clothes Closet/General Store: Every week, we provide to-go bags containing essential toiletries, snacks, and a clothes for every season, so if you're interested in making any in-kind donations, please view our wish list on Amazon, or contact one of our team members.
Equity statement: Body & Soul Homelss Program 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.
We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. We recognize that homelessness is not just a lack of shelter, but a symptom of deeper societal inequities. Our commitment to equity is unwavering as we strive to serve those who are unhoused with compassion and respect.
We acknowledge that systemic barriers and institutional biases have historically marginalized certain communities, leading to disproportionate rates of homelessness among people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and others. Our program is dedicated to dismantling these barriers and promoting racial, social, and economic equity.
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