About Us
Programs Offered
We are committed to the health of our clients and volunteers. When White Rock Friends began serving the clients in 1992, we were one of the only hot meal programs in the Metro area open on weekends. To that end Friends has dedicated itself to providing quality meals, cleaning and personal hygiene product to the clients, free of charge.
General Store Products: We believe cleanliness is essential to healthy living. Many people living with HIV/AIDS have limited access to personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies. The General Store distributes personal care products (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) and household cleaning products (laundry detergent, bleach, dish soap, etc.) to clients of White Rock Friends. Donations are ALWAYS appreciated.
Saturday Meals Program: Many of our clients depend on community resources for food and meal assistance. Our first and third Saturday meals program provides much needed meals during weekends, when other agencies are closed. On the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10:00am-2:00pm, we serve as many as 130 people a warm lunch. Volunteers of the lunch program offer our clients encouragement and fellowship. We can always use extra hands to help prepare and serve, and to share God's love through this kitchen ministry.
Spiritual/Ministerial Counseling: Pastors are available to offer individual spiritual counseling and guidance.
Referral Network: White Rock Friends is part of the Dallas County AIDS Assistance Network. We can assist individuals in finding other organizations that offer case management, housing assistance, medical/dental care, education/prevention, children's services, transportation, legal assistance and mor
When:
White Rock Friends opens their doors on the first and third Saturday of every month, 10:00am-2:00pm (rescheduled for holiday weekends - follow us on Facebook for updates: www.facebook.com/WhiteRockFriendsOutreach.
Where:
Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space, 1451 John West Rd, Dallas, TX 75228 – In the Activity Center. Entrance is through the back door.
Volunteers Needed:
Volunteers support the general store products and 1st & 3rd Saturday meals programs. We welcome help during our operating hours. If you prefer to schedule in advance, please call the White Rock Friends office at 214-324-1193, or call the White Rock Community Church office at 214-320-0043, or email admin@whiterockchurch.info
Sponsor Lunches:
For as little as $400, our volunteers can create a warm meal for as many as 100 people. Please see The Facebook page for the various methods by which we can accept your tax-deductible donations.
Donated Christmas Items.
In an effort to provide clients with at least one quality and needed item during the holidays. We are always looking for donations of household appliances and Prepaid Amex and Visa gift cards.
The White Rock Friends general store products and 1st & 3rd Saturday meals programs are funded entirely through the blessings of individual donations, tithes and offerings from the congregation of White Rock Community Church, and grant funds from community partners, including:
Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids
Firedancers Texas Dallas Tribe
White Rock Friends is in the process of becoming a free standing AOS in order to continue to grow expand programs and garner additional funding. Friends is now governed by a Board :
Todd Bacon: Grants and Community Laison
Jan Bragg: HIPPA Compliance and Records, Congregational Representative
Michale Brown; Client intake and Product Aquisition
David Reed: Store and Client Resource
Wayne Smith: Volunteer Organizer Church Treasurer
Rosemary Mendoza: Culinary and Kitchen Director
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