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Our Mission:
To provide for the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless, men, women, and children of Dallas, Texas by facilitating services and sharing the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Our Vision:
To be a recognized leader by partnering with the community to provide homeless men, women, and children the opportunity to become a contributing member of the family, community, and society.
What's it all about?
It's about people like you who are willing to give of your Time, your Talent and your Treasure to share the message of Christ's saving grace and bring joy to the hearts of the hurting and needy.
Operation Care Dallas is a ministry to the homeless in Dallas Texas. The founder, Susie Jennings, goes into the streets and does more than just hand out gospel tracts, she knows them and they know her because she spends time with them in conversation and learning what their needs are. She brings them blankets and clothes as well as food and finds them help through various missions and ministries. She does this every day of the year!
Since 2004 Mrs. Jennings has recruited volunteers and has organized a Christmas gathering of the homeless in order to give them medical care, counseling, family reunification, and new shoes and coats, and many other services and ministries. She has seen literally hundreds if not thousands come to Christ and their lives changed dramatically. Many of whom volunteer in her ministry because they know what it is like to be there in the streets, and they want to share the love they have received in Jesus Christ. What started out as a one woman show has now turned into a five city Christmas ministry for the homeless!
On December 15, 2007 over 8000 homeless were ministered to by over 200 churches and Christian people who volunteered of their own free will, and many non Christian volunteers. Doctors, cosmetologists, counselors, and even job finding companies offered services for no cost. This was our first time to be a part of this awesome work that displays the incredible love and grace of God we have through Jesus Christ. We were in awe of all we witnessed.
One of the ministries at the Operation Care Dallas Christmas party is the "Foot Washing" ministry. In this area, poor or homeless men, woman and children are given new shoes that have been donated by many people and companies from around the area. These men and women must have good shoes and boots in order to work certain jobs or because they must walk for many miles to find work or shelter.
In 2008, we are expecting near 10,000 homeless and we need shoes and volunteers. The kinds of shoes we need are tennis shoes and work boots, not dress shoes or sandals. If you are willing to donate "new" shoes or socks or if you would like to volunteer to help in the foot washing area or other areas please click the banner above and sign up at the Operation Care website. If you would like to know about our experience, please read my testimony of the 2007 ministry here on this website, it might stir your spirit.