Shelter the Homeless

There are many circumstances that could lead to someone becoming a person without a home. Christ encourages us to go out and meet those without homes, affirming their worth and helping them seek a resolution to the challenges they face.

Shelter the Homeless

Note: Please remember that the service projects listed below are suggestions! Feel free to be creative with the ways you choose to perform your works of mercy. All service projects should be done in a way that is safe for all parties involved.

Service Project Ideas

Volunteer or fundraise for organizations that build homes for people

Donate old furniture, pillows, blankets, etc. to those that need it

Know where safe places are and tell people about them (see numbers for shelters and domestic abuse below)

Lend a neighbor your tools

Pay a hotel room for someone who needs it, or help pay someone’s rent

Turn plastic bags into “yarn” to be used to crochet plastic mats for the homeless (see details below)

Put donation box in your church to collect plastic bags and create a group that makes yarn and can crochet the plastic mats

Follow on social media or donate to organizations that help end homelessness.

Organizations to Support

Dallas Life

www.dallaslife.org

Dallas Life provides lodging, food, support and many different recovery classes for their clients! They are located off of Cadiz street and always have a list of items that can be dropped off at their back dock.

Jonathan’s Place

www.jpkids.org

Jonathan’s Place provides a safe place, loving homes and promising futures for abused and neglected children, teens, and young adults. Check out their website to donate items, Amazon wishlist or money .

Contact Information to Share

Local 24– Hour Crisis Line 214-946-4357

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)

24-hour hotline for Brighter Tomorrows in Cedar Hill: 972-262-8383

Emergencies: 911

Bible Verse to Reflect On

Deuteronomy 15: 10-11