Jacob’s House: A Place of Stability
Stability is a primary goal for the Well and our members, and Jacob's House is our primary example of how that can happen. Founded in 2007 to address the serious shortage of affordable, safe housing ...
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At Home at Jacob’s House
Matthew and his mother, Shelley. Photo by Christena Dowsett More than anything, Matthew wanted to feel independent. But mental illness made it difficult for him to live on his own. He’d tried staying in a supported ...
Christian Firefighters Association Volunteer at Jacob’s House
Christian Firefighters Association and Jacob House Residents It was a hot and sunny Saturday morning in Oak Cliff, not the kind of morning anyone would like to be outside digging up concrete, but the firefighters ...
Jacob’s House: A Haven from Homelessness
Tucked behind a magnolia tree and several leafy shrubs on a quiet street in Oak Cliff sits an unassuming, pale yellow house. It’s two stories tall, with wide windows and an expansive front porch, not ...
A Caring Place: How Jacob’s House Helps Residents and Those Who Love Them
“I really like it here,” says Chris. It’s a simple statement, but it reflects the multifaceted blessings one man has found at Jacob’s House—for himself and for his sister, who cares for him. Chris, now ...
Taking Every Opportunity to Serve at Jacob’s House
The weekly meals Caitlin Miles has prepared for Jacob's House aren't just about food-they're about community. "It's about sharing our common humanity and vulnerability," she explains. At the beginning of the pandemic, Caitlin's parents, Suzan ...