It is once again time to conduct the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) annual homeless count and census. The census is conducted each year in the last week of January so that Dallas and Collin Counties can collect information on homeless residents. With MDHA’s renewed commitment to end Chronic Homelessness by 2014 and the opening of the Bridge Homeless Assistance Center in May of 2008, the Homeless Count and Census allows us to monitor our progress in achieving this goal. The Census helps us to complete a needs assessment for the community and encourage the development of programs to fill identified gaps. The information compiled during the census is also used by several interested groups, including non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, media outlets and various departments in Federal, State and local government.
DATE: Thursday, January 27, 2011
TIME: 5:30 P.M. sign-in
LOCATION: Dallas City Hall – 1500 Marilla, L1 F North Auditorium Park in City Hall underground parking (entrance traveling east on Young Street). Enter through the GREEN door.
HOW TO HELP: Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Those conducting the census should remember to wear clothing appropriate to the weather, comfortable shoes, bring a flashlight, writing pen, and clipboard. Training on how to conduct the census will be provided for volunteers on the night of the Count. Volunteers will sign-in from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m., and training will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance at 214-670-1112 or PMaroney@MDHADallas.org
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Dallas' anti-panhandling rule causes concern for Street Zine vendors
StreetZine is Dallas' premier homeless newspaper published by The Stewpot. Streetzine vendors had cause for alarm after Dallas City Council passed an broad solicitation free zone in downtown and other neighborhoods, which many believed infringed on right of free speech. Read the Dallas Morning News story.
Friday, December 3, 2010
"Food for the Soul" Art Show Opens Sunday
The Stewpot Artists
Bradshaw Gallery Show Opens Dec 5th
at
Dallas Public Library Downtown
This is the 15th annual "Food for the Soul" exhibit.
Admission is free
90% of the proceeds go to the The Stewpot Artists
A special opening is December 5th 1:30 - 4:00. You are invited to come visit with the
artists and view their creations. The show will be on display through December 28th.
The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is located at 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201.
Hours are 1:00 - 5:00 on Sundays, closed on Monday,
open 10:00 - 5:00 Tues and Wed., 12:00 - 8:00 on Thurs and 10:00 - 5:00 on Fri and Sat.
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Adopt-A-Family for Christmas
During Christmas, The Stewpot hosts families from our Saturday School program who need additional assistance during the holidays. We are currently serving approximately 110 children in Saturday School. For the most part, these children's families are working poor and their parents struggle to provide financially for them. The need is particularly acute at Christmas time.In an effort to spread joy and festivity at this special time of year, The Stewpot has had an Adopt a Family Program to give others an opportunity to assist these families during the Christmas season.
We hope to provide each qualifying family with a Target gift card. This will give the parents the opportunity to decide what their children receive for Christmas and to experience the joy of shopping for their children.
Please send donations to: The Stewpot, c/o Suzanne Dwight, 408 Park Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201 or donate by credit card. Designate Adopt-A-Family on your check or credit card donation. For more information contact Suzanne Dwight, Director of Children & Youth Programs at (214) 746-2785 ext. 238.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Celebration of Community Ministries Outreach and Global Missions At The Old Stewpot Dining Room
Sunday November 21, 2010
Noon - 1 pm
The congregation of First Presbyterian church has historically designated the Sunday before Thanksgiving as Community Ministries Sunday. Worship highlights this shared ministry of the church. Following worship, a light lunch will be served in the Stewpot in the Community Ministries Building. This year, the after worship festivities will include a Celebration of Community Ministries Outreach and Global Missions. Enjoy the complimentary light lunch and explore the alternative holiday gift opportunities that benefit a variety of local, regional and global missions.
The Stewpot served its first meal in the hallway adjacent to the Koinonia Room in October 1975. This fall, 35 years later, the 4 millionth Stewpot meal was served at the 2nd Chance Café.
The Stewpot has, from its inception, been more than a place to eat. A wide variety of community resources and the talents of a multitude of volunteers have helped create valuable programs for homeless and at risk inner-city children and youth.
The strength, vitality and success of the Community Ministries programs is a credit to the ongoing commitment of First Presbyterian Church to provide a "home" and leadership for the program. Community wide financial support funds its $1.6 million budget and over 1,300 volunteers every month help provide services.
The Stewpot Open Art Studio is a most colorful example of resourceful programs that showcase "outsider art". Painted canvas, jewelry, stain glass, ceramic and fabric art is on display across our city. The annual Downtown Dallas Library gallery show of stewpot Art opens the afternoon of Sunday, December 5th to the public.
Hundreds of Dallas homeless daily access the full time casework services, alcohol and drug outreach, HIV testing, full time primary and prosthetic dental care, weekly legal, medical and mental health clinics, daily Bible study, employment counseling.
The Stewpot provides 700 voice mail phone numbers to Dallas not-for-profits and our own clients to assist in job searches. STREETZine newspaper is distribute throughout Dallas. Providing income for its vendors and a medium for creative expression. It's modest goal of becoming the paper of record for the City of Dallas is progressing.
The Community Ministries Children and Youth Programs provide educational
enrichment programs for 1st grade thru High School. Saturday school, Summer Day Camp, Summer Visiting Youth Program, Scholars Program, ESL classes, adopt a Family and Venturing Crews (Jr & Sr) have helped to grow and encourage several generations of talented young people. Becoming role models for youthful eyes to emulate.
Recently, as a part of the extensive renovation and building expansion of First Presbyterian a longstanding "Stewpot" landmark surrendered its pride of place to the emerging new structures at the church. The basement mural reminded all of the Stewpot's fundamental mission and the Biblical imperative which gave it both roots and wings. "Bread for myself is a worldly matter; Bread for my brother is a spiritual matter." Located alongside the exit ramp of the former home of the Stewpot in the basement of the church activities building (Byrd Hall) the mural's black highlighted letters were framed in a red background. Its message still reminds us all of our calling. As was the case 35 years ago, so now, our city needs Good Samaritans.
Rev. Dr. Bruce A. Buchanan
Executive Director/The Stewpot
Associate Pastor for Community Ministries/First Presbyterian Church
Noon - 1 pm
The congregation of First Presbyterian church has historically designated the Sunday before Thanksgiving as Community Ministries Sunday. Worship highlights this shared ministry of the church. Following worship, a light lunch will be served in the Stewpot in the Community Ministries Building. This year, the after worship festivities will include a Celebration of Community Ministries Outreach and Global Missions. Enjoy the complimentary light lunch and explore the alternative holiday gift opportunities that benefit a variety of local, regional and global missions.
The Stewpot served its first meal in the hallway adjacent to the Koinonia Room in October 1975. This fall, 35 years later, the 4 millionth Stewpot meal was served at the 2nd Chance Café.
The Stewpot has, from its inception, been more than a place to eat. A wide variety of community resources and the talents of a multitude of volunteers have helped create valuable programs for homeless and at risk inner-city children and youth.
The strength, vitality and success of the Community Ministries programs is a credit to the ongoing commitment of First Presbyterian Church to provide a "home" and leadership for the program. Community wide financial support funds its $1.6 million budget and over 1,300 volunteers every month help provide services.
The Stewpot Open Art Studio is a most colorful example of resourceful programs that showcase "outsider art". Painted canvas, jewelry, stain glass, ceramic and fabric art is on display across our city. The annual Downtown Dallas Library gallery show of stewpot Art opens the afternoon of Sunday, December 5th to the public.
Hundreds of Dallas homeless daily access the full time casework services, alcohol and drug outreach, HIV testing, full time primary and prosthetic dental care, weekly legal, medical and mental health clinics, daily Bible study, employment counseling.
The Stewpot provides 700 voice mail phone numbers to Dallas not-for-profits and our own clients to assist in job searches. STREETZine newspaper is distribute throughout Dallas. Providing income for its vendors and a medium for creative expression. It's modest goal of becoming the paper of record for the City of Dallas is progressing.
The Community Ministries Children and Youth Programs provide educational
enrichment programs for 1st grade thru High School. Saturday school, Summer Day Camp, Summer Visiting Youth Program, Scholars Program, ESL classes, adopt a Family and Venturing Crews (Jr & Sr) have helped to grow and encourage several generations of talented young people. Becoming role models for youthful eyes to emulate.
Recently, as a part of the extensive renovation and building expansion of First Presbyterian a longstanding "Stewpot" landmark surrendered its pride of place to the emerging new structures at the church. The basement mural reminded all of the Stewpot's fundamental mission and the Biblical imperative which gave it both roots and wings. "Bread for myself is a worldly matter; Bread for my brother is a spiritual matter." Located alongside the exit ramp of the former home of the Stewpot in the basement of the church activities building (Byrd Hall) the mural's black highlighted letters were framed in a red background. Its message still reminds us all of our calling. As was the case 35 years ago, so now, our city needs Good Samaritans.
Rev. Dr. Bruce A. Buchanan
Executive Director/The Stewpot
Associate Pastor for Community Ministries/First Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
The Stewpot Alliance & Soup’s On! 2011
in Partnership with
David Dike Fine Art Gallery
Invite you to an
ART EXHIBITION
Featuring works by The Stewpot’s Artists
Honoring
Soup’s On! 2011 Patrons and Committee Members
David Dike Fine Art Gallery
Invite you to an
ART EXHIBITION
Featuring works by The Stewpot’s Artists
Honoring
Soup’s On! 2011 Patrons and Committee Members
Tuesday, November 9
6 - 8pm
David Dike Fine Art
2613 Fairmount
Dallas, TX 75201
Enjoy an evening of art, food and inspiration.
Art will be available for purchase with 90% of the proceeds benefiting The Stewpot artists.
RSVP gret84@swbell.net or 972-381-6006
* Complimentary Valet Parking
RSVP gret84@swbell.net or 972-381-6006
* Complimentary Valet Parking
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