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Incarnation House was founded in 2012 when the Church of the Incarnation, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District, launched a Friday drop-in program at North Dallas High School for housing- and food-insecure students. It quickly became evident that a more comprehensive approach was necessary to connect these students with the resources needed to break the cycle of poverty. To meet this need, Incarnation House became its own 501(c)(3) organization.
Today, Incarnation House continues to serve teens by using dedicated space at North Dallas High School to provide critical programs and services.
Dallas County has the highest poverty rate in Texas, with 29% of its youth living below the poverty line. For many families, living situations range from motels and shelters to overcrowded apartments, Section 8 housing, and HUD housing. Housing insecurity is a constant source of stress, with many families just one paycheck, illness, or accident away from homelessness. Tragically, many of these families fall through the cracks due to a lack of proper identification. According to Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance, homeless families are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population, accounting for nearly 40% of the total homeless community.
Incarnation House provides a safe and supportive environment for teenagers at partner schools like North Dallas High School. Here, students participate in programming offered during and after school, build meaningful relationships with caring adults and peers, and access vital services that would otherwise be out of reach. Through a collaborative, team-driven approach, staff, volunteers, and over 20 nonprofit community partners deliver a comprehensive range of services, including:
By offering these essential services, Incarnation House helps youth overcome the barriers of housing and food insecurity and achieve brighter futures.
Mission: Incarnation House prepares homeless and housing insecure youth for life success by providing access to educational, emotional, and other support services.
Vision: Transforming communities by equipping youth to end generational poverty.
-Make care bags bags filled with full-size toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, etc.)
-Make care bags filled with non-perishable snacks and/or food
-Fresh fruits
-Meals Tuesday-Thursday (heated and fully prepared)
-Gift cards for clothing, shoes, and undergarments
-Gift cards from Walmart or Target for groceries
Incarnation House is committed to furthering racial equity everywhere it invests its resources – from board leadership to staffing to programs and youth development. We will be an anti-racist and fully inclusive organization and to that end, we will work both internally and externally to promote racial equity and anti-racism.
View our current participation opportunities.
In-Person Volunteering
Meal Train - Provide a meal for students
Incarnation House
Ongoing opportunity
In-Person Volunteering
Volunteer Cheer Squad
North Dallas HS Games & Activities (Location varies)
Ongoing opportunity
In-Person Volunteering
Make Care Bags
North Dallas High School
Ongoing opportunity
Organization name
Incarnation House
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
6119A Greenville Ave Suite 377