The people were so kind. They were so helpful with my sister getting food they had more choices…read morethan some other places before.

There is a lot of need in our city, Amazing and Grace does a great thing for our community, if you…read moreare blessed please think sharing your blesses by donating your time or food.

I reached out to Operation Once in a Lifetime seeking assistance and unfortunately left the…read moreinteraction feeling deeply uncomfortable and concerned. My point of contact was Patrick Sowers. One of the biggest red flags was being asked to send copies of my DD-214 containing sensitive personal identifiable information directly to a phone number. At no point was it clarified whether this was a secure work device or a personal cellphone. I was never offered a professional email address or secure document portal, which I found highly questionable given the nature of the documents involved. While I complied in an effort to move the process along, I was not comfortable doing so. In my experience, reputable organizations handling veterans' records typically have clear procedures and safeguards in place for transmitting sensitive information. Beyond the privacy concerns, the conversation itself was frustrating and unprofessional. Instead of feeling heard, I felt repeatedly invalidated, challenged, and put on the defensive regarding my own experiences and concerns. The interaction came across as passive-aggressive and unnecessarily contrarian. I also found it inappropriate that examples of other veterans' personal struggles were repeatedly brought into the conversation as comparisons. I contacted the organization for assistance with my own situation, not to hear about or be compared against the hardships of others. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. What should have been a supportive interaction instead felt judgmental and disrespectful. Trust and professionalism are critical when working with vulnerable veterans, and unfortunately I did not experience either here. Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage others to exercise caution when sharing sensitive personal information and to ask questions about how documents are being stored and protected before sending anything. Patrick Sowers is a fucking moron.

This place is really great! I love donating to here. They do so much for veterans…read more As a veteran myself, I want to say thank you!

We love Journey Community Church. We first encountered the church when they were hosting a perfume…read moremaking class. We then were invited to have the children join them for a STEM Camp in which the boys loved. We have continued to attend and stay connected with the church. We love how they pray with us and have resources. We highly recommend you becoming a member of the church family.

This ministry has been a blessing to me. One night I was seeking prayer and through the Holy…read moreSpirit I found the Journey Community Church website listed my prayer request and was linked to the ministry ever since I have even had a home visit when I lived in Dallas. Thank you Family of God for your dedication and commitment to the things that God called you to.

They have been doing this work for multiple decades helping folks in the Richardson area when times…read moreare hard and the purse falls short. Good folks.

I love this organization…read more Lovely people & great ministry services. I highly recommend them

They provide outstanding help for the homeless community in Dallas and serve as a conduit for other…read moresupport programs offered by non-profits, churches, and government agencies.

Thorough and kind. All employees are very kind and supportive. Sadly, one of them was quite snotty,…read moreWould have given 5 stars if not for her. I was told her name was Tina. All she did was make the difference between the classes very obvious. That said, it IS a great place to go when you need help.

Family Promise of Irving is definitely operated under Christian Godley-like people... very caring…read morepositive individuals who are there not just for a "job" but in helping every individual they come in contact with, no matter what struggles they are going thru!! Myself, I've interacted on both sides of their daily goals, needing the assistance and receiving assistance, and able to assist myself, as well as my families needs...THANKS to the wonderful team at Family Promise of Irving. I will forever be grateful for this staff, and their ability to bring me and my family out of a situation that we were not even sure ourselves, when this could even happen! The "job" i currently have been at for 15 months now, is thru the help of a Family Promise staff member...believing in me, and giving me the referral that landed me in the blessed position I have and I'm so thankful for all the prayers, and Thanks to the man above(GOD) for His love & mercy!!

Bryan has been so great to work with. He took time to truly learn who we are, and has become one…read moreof us! The value we get for the work he does is above and beyond. He easily doubles, if not more, the number of grants our plan states. He has gotten us two large grants in his first 8 months with more in the pipeline waiting to hear from. Bryan is extremely affable and fun to talk to. But, he will always listen, too. He has given us a way of looking at our organization in a way that really expounds on what we do. I highly recommend Nonprofit Marketplace if you are looking for a Grant Writer for your non-profit. Did you know he had a million dollar month recently? That says a lot!

Bryan brings a wealth of experience from the non-profit sector. As a director of a small non-profit…read moreit is hard to be all things at once, so being able to outsource some questions and processes is invaluable. He has a great understanding of grants and has been very helpful as a professional coach helping me to navigate the workload when it seems insurmountable.

As local volunteers for the homeless or families in different food situations, this business is…read moresuch an amazing place to give back time and support to help others. The workers whom you check in with as volunteers are so kind, loving and value your time coming in to help. The amount of food and other needs families might need is unbelievable. The drive through service is fast, and very welcoming

If you're a believer that good still exists in the world, Local Good Pantry is an example! Its one…read moreof four powerful community programs started by Chase Oaks Church under what's called the Local Good Collective. The Collective includes Local Good Center, Local Good Coffee Co., Local Good Resale, and Local Good Pantry .. each one tackling a different need in the community, but all sharing the same heart: to meet needs with dignity. The Local Good Pantry opened in November 2023 after another local pantry shut its doors. They serve over 1,500 families each week (says the nicest volunteer who was telling me their history) . What makes this place special is the way it runs: no red tape, no judgment.. just help. You simply bring an ID and a current address, and volunteers welcome you with kindness (and sometimes a smile big enough to outshine the Texas sun). They provide fresh food, pantry staples, diapers, wipes, and even laundry soap, all the things that stretch a struggling family's budget the furthest. The Local Good Pantry operates with a "dignity-first" approach, treating everyone like family. And because it's part of the larger Local Good Collective, proceeds from the coffee shop and resale store help fund pantry operations (a brilliant cycle of giving that keeps the mission sustainable). It's absolutely extraordinary! If you've ever wanted to see what real community looks like, go volunteer, donate, or just share this story. Local Good Pantry proves that doing good doesn't have to be complicated. Here's to more places that turn kindness into action and neighbors into family.