Life in Deep Ellum is an inclusive, faith-based cultural center in the heart of Deep Ellum. With over twenty years of history, our community is a vibrant gathering place for people on the margins. We gather around the arts, good coffee, meaningful conversation, and community service. We believe the world is a better place when we gather across differences to build impactful partnerships. As a non-profit, we creatively utilize our facility to enhance the good work of artists, business leaders, and non-profits in our city. By offering discounted event rentals and inclusive art gallery space, we make room for the next great idea to become a reality. The four pillars of Life in Deep Ellum are MUSIC, COMMUNITY, ART, AND COMMERCE. Our four walls offer belonging, connection, and inspiration. Our faith is the energetic core of what we do but we don't come with an agenda. We are more concerned with good relationships than perfect doctrine. We want to know one another without the limiting biases and distractions holding us back. We believe we really are stronger together -- especially when we are willing to share space, exchange new ideas, and deepen our spiritual commitment to justice and belonging for all people.
Life in Deep Ellum is a cultural center built for the artistic, social, economic, and spiritual benefit of Deep Ellum and urban Dallas. Nobody Fits. Everyone Belongs.
We need funds to kickstart the operational costs for the next chapter of our cultural center. We cannot provide accessible cultural space for Deep Ellum without the investment of Dallas as a whole. By hiring a full-time cultural center director, we could host more community events and creative programming. Your funds would also support our basic operational costs like utilities and staff payroll. By strengthening our overall budget, we can enhance the culture of Deep Ellum in amazing new ways. We need help getting there. If you want to see a more vibrant Deep Ellum and a more inclusive Dallas, consider investing in Life in Deep Ellum!
“Because our identity is found in Christ, Life in Deep Ellum does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or opportunities of covenant partnership or community participation on account of race, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability. This principal of non-discrimination applies to blessing of sacraments outlined in Article Five, eligibility to serve as a community volunteer, and eligibility to receive the blessing of marriage. No opportunity is guaranteed, rather all people are equally eligible and accountable to the faith community’s spiritual discretion according to the guidelines outlined in sections 1-6 of Article Seven.”
Organization name
Life in Deep Ellum
Causes
Religion/Spiritual Focus, Arts & Humanities, Community Improvement
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
2803 TAYLOR ST