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Jeremiah Loeffler: Cultivating Community Support Through Fun
“I like bringing people together in a positive way, trying to help people,” says Jeremiah Loeffler. “To me, it doesn’t take that much time to connect people together. You never know where those connections lead.” At the Well Community, we’re thankful that for several years, the connections Jeremiah has fostered have resulted in a fun-filled evening at our annual fundraising party. His ability to bring […]
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Chris Schwegmann: Creating Deeper Connections in the Oak Cliff Community
“I think what we’re all looking for is that broader sense of family, that broader sense that the community’s there to help us all when we find ourselves in need,” says Chris Schwegman. And, for him, his wife, Shelbi, and their three children, this community is Oak Cliff.
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A Well World: September 2024
September has been a busy and important month for the Well Community. In addition to our regular activities, Bible studies, case management, shared meals and fellowship opportunities, we also recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month. Many of our members are vulnerable to depression, so we make every effort to be sure they are surrounded by caring people (other members, volunteers, staff) who reassure them often […]
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Honoring 500 Lives Lost to Suicide
As a part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, on Tuesday, September 10th we honored the 500 lives lost to suicide in our local community last year at an event hosted by the Greater Dallas Suicide Prevention Coalition. Each person was represented by an empty pair of shoes. At the Well Community we mourn this great loss but are also grateful to once again be the […]
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Shifting Our Language About Suicide
Our words have power. And when we’re talking about suicide, that power is especially significant. In recent years, media outlets and organizations have begun changing the ways they cover this difficult topic, and many of these changes have influenced our society as a whole. One of the most significant shifts has been a move away from using “committed suicide” as this term can imply that […]
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A Well World: Listening to the Voiceless
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” Proverbs 31:8–9 NLT As you may have read in our recent update about new housing for the homeless that is opening in North Oak Cliff in 2026, I recently had the opportunity to address the Dallas […]
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1950 Fort Worth Ave: Hope for the Homeless
In January 2026—18 months from now—70 unhoused men and women will have permanent housing in north Oak Cliff thanks to a monumental community effort. The Dallas City Council awarded a contract on June 26 to St. Jude Inc. to convert the former Hotel Miramar (known now as 1950 Fort Worth Ave) into 70 units for the homeless. District 1 Councilman Chad West, a longtime friend […]
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Oscar Brown: Offering the Gift of Presence
“It is a special place,” says longtime volunteer Oscar Brown when asked about the Well Community. “I just feel like I leave with more than I came with. … There’s all this positivity and all of this joy.” For over a decade, Oscar has blessed members of the Well with his generous, welcoming presence and lots of tasty food. And he’s served with a deep […]
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A Well World: Unique
Quite often, as I explain the Well Community to others, their comments include things like, “What a unique ministry!” or “I’ve never heard of any place like that before.” I think they are right. The Well certainly fits a unique niche among nonprofits and within ministries. After 22 years, we are still the only faith-based organization in the metroplex specifically providing services to adults living […]
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Internships at the Well: A Rewarding Experience
“Members drew me to the Well … just the members’ attitudes and their outlook on life, despite their circumstances, and also their sense of unity, their sense of family,” recalls Nyiah, one of the Well Community’s current interns. When she first visited the Well, Nyiah was surprised by the uplifting atmosphere. “Everybody was so happy and so energized. I think they really take this time […]
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