Our Mission
BeKindDallas partners with our community to turn apartments into homes by providing essential furniture and home goods to families in need—ensuring every family experiences the comfort, dignity, and sense of belonging that come with a welcoming home.
Our Story
Although Be Kind Dallas officially became a nonprofit in June 2025, our work in the refugee community began nearly a decade earlier.
In 2016, Be Kind Dallas started as a group of five friends who volunteered with Refugee Services of Texas as a Welcome Team. Our goal was simple but powerful: to set up homes for newly arrived refugee families so they could walk into a space that felt safe, dignified, and welcoming from day one.
What began as a grassroots effort quickly grew. As the need increased, so did the community around us. Friends invited friends, neighbors donated furniture, and volunteers showed up with time, resources, and compassion. Over the years, that original group of five expanded into a thriving network of support.
Over the past two years, Be Kind Dallas has expanded that same mission—creating warm, welcoming homes—to serve formerly unhoused families as well. While the communities we serve have grown, our purpose has remained the same: ensuring families have the comfort, dignity, and stability that come with a place to call home.
Today, Be Kind Dallas is powered by a community of more than 500 volunteers and donors who believe that everyone deserves a fresh start and a welcoming home. Together, we continue turning empty apartments into homes filled with care, compassion, and hope.
Our Values
These core principles guide our work and shape our approach to supporting refugee families and unhoused individuals in Dallas.
Compassion
We approach our work with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique challenges faced by refugee families and formerly unhoused individuals.
Community
We believe in the power of community to create meaningful change and foster a sense of belonging for all.
Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and work to create an inclusive environment where all are welcomed and valued.
Commitment
We are dedicated to providing consistent, reliable support to refugee families and formerly unhoused individuals throughout their journey to stability.
Our Impact
Since our founding, BeKindDallas has made a significant difference in the lives of refugee families and formerly unhoused individuals in our community.
Refugee families and formerly unhoused individuals who have received direct assistance
Dedicated community members who have contributed their time and skills
Essential household items provided to help establish stable housing
Hours contributed by our volunteers to support those in need
Join Our Mission
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of refugee families and formerly unhoused individuals in Dallas. Join our community of volunteers and donors today.