Dallas Team Feeds 750+ Unhoused Neighbors Daily

When employees from Benefit Marketing Solutions and Aon showed up for their Dallas volunteer day, they didn't expect to learn their city faces the Southwest's largest homelessness crisis.

More than 15 team members spent the day at OurCalling, a local nonprofit tackling that challenge head-on by serving over 750 hot meals daily to unhoused neighbors. The group organized donations, cleaned shower facilities, stocked hygiene supplies, and gathered items for guests seeking help.

"Dallas-Fort Worth has more individuals experiencing homelessness than any other area in the U.S. Southwest," said BMS Senior Vice President James MacAlpine. The statistic hit home for volunteers who split up to process incoming donations, distribute requested items, and even mop floors.

OurCalling goes beyond emergency relief. An award-winning chef plans and prepares every meal. The nonprofit provides new clothing, shoes, personal items, shower access, laundry services, and faith-based counseling to help guests find stable housing.

Team member Daniel White captured the experience perfectly. "I didn't realize our city has the highest amount of people affected by homelessness in our region of the country," he said. "It was so rewarding to assist in offering support and resources to our neighbors in need."

Former BMS President Susan Matthews joined the effort, showing how community stewardship ranks as a key company priority. The volunteers restocked showers with fresh towels, disinfected facilities, and sorted personal care items throughout the day.

The Ripple Effect

The volunteer day created impact beyond the immediate help provided. Each person who walked through OurCalling's doors now understands the scale of need in their community and the power of organized compassion to address it.

Corporate volunteer programs like this one strengthen the safety net for vulnerable neighbors while building awareness among employees who can become long-term advocates. When 15 people experience the reality of homelessness and witness effective solutions firsthand, they carry those insights back to their networks.

OurCalling demonstrates what's possible when communities refuse to look away from hard problems and instead build systems of dignity and hope for those experiencing crisis.