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Shelter Hope Foundation Dallas, Texas

Hope, shelter, and a path forward.

We are a Dallas-based nonprofit assisting neighbors experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. From peanut-butter-and-jelly meal kits to one-on-one support and GoFundMe setup, we meet people with dignity and practical help.

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Prepared with care by local volunteers and delivered weekly.
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to IDs, shelter resources, and micro-grants.

Our Mission

Shelter Hope Foundation exists to provide compassionate, practical support for people navigating homelessness in Dallas. We believe every person deserves to be seen, known by name, and offered a real chance to move forward.

We operate on community generosity and volunteer power: simple meals, listening ears, and clear next steps. Our team meets people where they are—parks, sidewalks, and day centers—to build trust and reduce barriers.

Beyond nourishment, we help individuals create or update IDs, set up secure online fundraisers, and connect to community partners for healthcare, job readiness, and housing navigation. Every action is small by design, so the person in front of us can take the next step with dignity.

Programs & Services

Simple, consistent help that restores dignity and opens doors.

Volunteers handing out sandwiches and water

PB&J Meal Outreach

Weekly PB&J kits with water and fruit prepared by volunteers and delivered across Dallas encampments and day centers.

Weekly
A volunteer guiding a neighbor through forms on a tablet

Resource Navigation

One-on-one help obtaining IDs, connecting to shelters, and scheduling clinic visits. We walk beside people—not around them.

One-on-one
Setting up a phone-based fundraiser with someone

GoFundMe Setup

We interview neighbors, write their story with consent, and set up secure online fundraisers to spark community support.

Story-first
Hygiene care kits with socks and toiletries

Care Kits

Hygiene supplies and weather-appropriate gear like socks, sunscreen, and hand warmers assembled by school and faith groups.

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Your Impact

Every dollar becomes something tangible: a sandwich, a bus pass, a fresh start.

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Stories of Hope

Real voices from neighbors, volunteers, and partners.

“They learned my name first. The sandwich was good, but being treated like a person—that’s what changed my day.”
— Marcus, Dallas neighbor
“I brought my teens to pack PB&Js. We left with a bigger sense of community and purpose.”
— Priya, parent volunteer
“They helped me get my ID back and set up a fundraiser so I could start work again.”
— A., program participant
“Reliable, compassionate partners who show up every week. They fill critical gaps.”
— Day Center Staff Member

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Other Ways to Help

  • Host a PB&J packing night with friends or coworkers.
  • Donate new socks, sunscreen, or refillable water bottles.
  • Share our GoFundMe stories on social media.
  • Ask your employer about donation matching.

We can provide tax receipts for in‑kind gifts. Email hello@shelterhope.org.

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