Dallas Hope CharitiesDallas Hope CharitiesDallas Hope Charities is hosting a week of collective action to support the LGBTQIA+ community, featuring a donation drive for cold-weather essentials and engaging events like a book club discussion and a day of service to raise awareness and provide direct support. Join us as we come together to make a tangible impact on hunger and homelessness in Dallas.
🗓️ Date & Time
Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Sunday, November 23*, 2025
*Official HHA Week is Nov 16-22.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is a nationwide movement dedicated to bringing attention to the pressing issues of poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Held each year the week before Thanksgiving, it is a time for communities, organizations, and individuals across the country to unite, educate, and take action.
This annual event serves as a powerful platform to challenge stigmas, share vital information, and advocate for policies that can bring an end to these crises. It is a time to reflect on our collective responsibility to support our most vulnerable neighbors and to recognize that hunger and homelessness are solvable problems.
From coast to coast, participants organize a variety of events, including:
Educational Panels and Workshops: To inform the public about the root causes and local realities of poverty.
Donation Drives: Collecting food, clothing, and other essential items for those in need.
Service Projects: Mobilizing volunteers to support local shelters and food banks.
Advocacy Campaigns: Encouraging citizens to contact their elected officials and demand policy change.
Join the national effort to make a difference. This week is more than an observance; it is a call to action. Together, we can build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home and enough food to eat.
Date Monday, November 17, 2025
Time 6PM – 7PM CST
Location Halcyon 2900 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Book When We Walk By by Kevin F. Adler and Donald W. Burnes
Join our third annual Coalition Book Club to kick off Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. This year, we’ll be discussing When We Walk By by Kevin F. Adler and Donald W. Burnes, exploring how social connectedness can alleviate food and housing insecurity. Engage in a meaningful conversation about our role in the community and what it costs us to neglect our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Date Monday, November 17 – Friday, November 21, 2025
Time 10am – 4pm CST
Location DHC Office, South of Dallas Love Field 75235
For the safety of our staff, address is only provided to approved drop off appointments. Please do not share the provided address.
Help us provide warmth and comfort to our neighbors this winter by contributing to our week-long donation drive. We are collecting new cold weather essentials, including blankets, gloves, beanies, scarves, and hand warmers.
A drop-off appointment is required to donate. Please schedule your appointment to drop off items before November 20. Your generous contribution will make a significant difference in helping someone stay safe and warm during the cold months.
Date Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time 8am – 12pm CST
Location Mokah Cafe 2803 Taylor St., Dallas, TX 75226
As a special wrap-up to Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, we are excited to offer this additional volunteer opportunity supporting community organization, MATI-X. This event is focused on providing 100 “Dignity Bags,” generously donated by the Dallas Mavericks, directly to our unhoused neighbors.
This is a unique, community-focused volunteer experience. Volunteers are needed to help distribute Dignity Bags donated by Dallas Mavericks and will also have the opportunity to participate in an interactive bingo game, enjoy tapas from local chefs, and learn about MATI-X’s impactful zero-waste initiatives.
This is a fantastic way to extend our week of service, support a valued partner, and provide high-quality, essential items to our community.
