Dream Center Dallas is hosting its annual back to school drive on Saturday, August 3 to support Dallas children and families in need.
Backpacks, school supplies and shoes varying in sizes to fit children in kindergarten through 6th grade will be distributed in the parking lot of Dream Center (1900 S Ewing Ave) starting at 9 a.m. until supplies last.
Games, rides, prizes and food will also be available for families during the event. If a child is present, it is free to attend and registration is not required.
For community members interested in supporting Dream Center Dallas’ Back to School Drive, opportunities are available to volunteer at the event, donate supplies or donate financially. To volunteer, sign up here. For those who wish to donate school supplies, an Amazon wishlist is available for items to be purchased and shipped directly to Dream Center Dallas. To donate financially, visit this link.
“As we welcome a new school year, many families are struggling to make ends meet every single day and it is our goal to help lift the burden and be a beacon of hope for each one of them,” said Kacie Kintz, Director for Dream Center Dallas. “We’re dedicated to providing the essential resources that set students up for success. Our Back to School Drive is a testament to the power of outrageous generosity and unconditional love, as our amazing volunteers and partners come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children.”
The Dream Center first began in Los Angeles in 1994, serving as a resource center focused on providing support to those affected by homelessness, hunger, and lack of education through residential and community outreach programs. In 2020, Pastors Dustin and Jamie Bates established Dream Center Dallas, after partnering with LA Dream Center, in order to provide resources and services in Dallas.
Dream Center Dallas is currently converting The Gospel Lighthouse Church in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, originally built in 1948, to be the hub of ministry and provide multiple outreach opportunities.
