It was imperative for us to provide an upscaled ambiance, cook as well as serve the 430 customers at Austin Street Center Shelter in Dallas, TX. The extending of compassion and rendering services to others reinvigorates the mind, emotions, body, and spirit for the doers and the receivers.

In 2022 per the city data of crime and homicide rate, the city was at an all time high past 91.4% compared to other U.S. cities. We were able to host a Stop The Violence event and unite with communities as well as businesses to pray, provide information for safe havens, domestic shelter, substance abuse clinics, and nonviolent conflict resolution as a contribution of unity for peace throughout the city .

There were two consecutive hurricanes Laura and Delta that ripped through and destroyed the city of Lake Charles. The city was still in recovery and many without during Easter Holidays in 2021. We were compelled to come together, unite with Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr the Pastor of Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church and contribute as well as pass out 300 uncooked meals to the community.

In 2020, Covid-19 was just announced it’s safe to return to school. Hurricane Delta had left the city of Lake Charles, La in disaster. The government, churches, stores, and aid centers were still not rendering services. We united together to provide and pass out 500 school backpacks with school supplies, and PPE equipment to start back to school.