“We have no roof. We have no walls. But under His wings, we have refuge.”
For over 30 years, Pastor Leon Birdd and the SOUL Church Dallas team have served homeless and vulnerable neighbors on the streets of Dallas, rain or shine—welcoming everyone with a warm smile and a “Jesus squeeze.”
The Need
S.O.U.L. Church serves individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, and hardship throughout Dallas and surrounding communities. Many people face food insecurity, lack access to clothing, supplies, transportation, access to social services, and other necessities while also experiencing isolation, trauma, and brokenness. We recognize that those we serve often carry deep emotional and spiritual wounds, and we seek to meet people where they are, on the streets and in underserved communities.
How We Respond
S.O.U.L. Church provides both practical assistance and spiritual care through a "church without walls." Every Sunday, rain or shine, the ministry gathers in an open field across from Fair Park to offer worship, prayer, Bible teaching, hot meals, clothing, shoes, showers, laundry services, haircuts, coffee, breakfast, and fellowship. Community.
Throughout the week, we work extensively to collect, prepare, and distribute food to those in need, families, ministries, veterans, shut-ins, and more. We also collect shoes, clothing, and other essential resources. We do this all while supporting individuals, families, recovery programs, transitional housing, veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities across North Texas.
How We Serve
We believe lasting transformation begins by meeting people where they are, with compassion, dignity, and the graceful love of Jesus Christ. As a ministry, we intentionally build relationships through mentoring, discipleship, Bible Study, and creating a sense of community and belonging, all while addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Beyond Sunday Church gatherings, we partner with other organizations to provide a clothes closet, shoes, and gathering food for our Soul Church Food Ministry, transportation assistance, helping individuals move toward stability and self-sufficiency.
Our heart-filled, committed Volunteers and donors play a vital role in sustaining these efforts.
Lives Transformed
Over 30 years of impact throughout Dallas, S.O.U.L. Church serves the homeless and vulnerable neighbors. The ministry:
Over 100,000 touchpoints through the services we provide yearly
Over 200 homeless fed every Sunday; body, mind & soul, averaging 900 each month.
Operating 7 days a week, collecting and distributing; Food, clothing, shoes, and resources.
500,000+ pounds of food received and distributed annually to 20+ community organizations across 13 counties through its fleet of refrigerated trucks and food distribution network.
Serving thousands of individuals and families through the S.O.U.L. Church Shared Food Ministry, recovery ministries, assistance-seeking housing programs, veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities.
How YOU Can Help
S.O.U.L. Church needs include:
The mission of S.O.U.L. Church is to spread the love and gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all people.
The Vision - More SOULS .... S.O.U.L. Church is accepting and welcoming to all people as it works to introduce the hearts and minds of individuals who are unsheltered and affected by poverty to the transformative love of Jesus Christ.
Church Property Funding
Fleet vehicle maintenance & repairs
Freezer truck for transport of food to communities
General ministry operations fund
Kitchen & equipment upgrade to serve more people
Discipleship & Bible Study groups, Bibles
Transportation Bus Tickets to appointments
At S.O.U.L. Church we believe every person is created in the image of God and worthy of love, dignity, and respect. Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, we welcome and serve the homeless and all people with compassion, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and treated with fairness as we meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Through our faith and service, we strive to reflect God's love, build stronger communities, and restore hope to every life we touch.
We affirm the value of diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, and faith. Our organization strives to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We seek to ensure that our programs, services, and partnerships reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Organization name
Servants Of oUr Lord - S.O.U.L. Church
other names
SOUL Church, SOUL Church Dallas
Tax id (EIN)
38-3810680
Causes
Hunger & Food Access
Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Counties Served
Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
P.O. Box 226852