Oscar Brown: Offering the Gift of Presence
Oscar helping to deliver Christmas cheer to the men of Jacob's House “It is a special place,” says longtime volunteer Oscar Brown when asked about the Well Community. “I just feel like I leave with ...
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A Well World: Too Many, Too Few
I asked our communications coordinator to check again. The percentage she just stated couldn’t be right. She revisited her notes and confirmed. Still unconvinced, I contacted our program manager. Again, the number was repeated. How ...
Four Things to Know About Homelessness in Dallas
On a single night earlier this year, the Housing Forward 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count found that 3,718 people in Dallas and Collin counties were experiencing homelessness. Each one has a name and a story. And ...
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 ...
We are a Family: Jacob’s House
Jacob’s House is situated on a tree-lined street in Oak Cliff. From the outside it looks like the other older homes in the neighborhood, with a large porch and a fenced front yard. On pleasant ...
Housing in the Pursuit of Stability
So often, the challenges of housing insecurity and the struggles of living with mental illness compound one another. The daily issues faced by those without stable housing situations make it difficult for them to pursue ...