A roof is not enough
When families transitioning out of homelessness or abuse secure housing for the first time, they often have little more than the keys in hand. Dwell with Dignity uses the powers of interior design to transform empty apartments into homes that inspire pride, stability, and confidence for the future.
a bare bones apartment and air mattress don't make a home
Dwell with Dignity started as a way for the interior design community to give back because we know that good design is anything but frivolous. It creates meaningful change.
We inspire kids by surrounding them with beautiful art, a great place to do their homework and a cozy bed to rest up for the next day's adventures. And inspire adults to maintain a standard of living they can be proud of and in which they can thrive.
Dwell with dignity is a 4-Star charity
Charity Navigator gives us a perfect score of 100% for Impact, Results, Accountability, Finance, Leadership and more.
we fill bare rooms with essentials, and lots of love
Imagine a cozy bed, a couch to snuggle on and a table where meals can be shared. The things we take for granted are a luxury to many families living below the poverty line.
...Because a roof alone isn't enough
Shelter is essential, but that alone doesn't help families thrive. When families first move into an apartment, they often don't have the funds to turn it into a home.
While it's a great step forward to have their own space, it is still far from the environment they need to begin to thrive.
That's where our team and volunteers step in.
success stories
Empowering futures
To qualify for Dwell with Dignity's support, families must be nominated from one of our social service agency partner organizations.
Families need places where they can thrive - this means having a home where friends and families can visit, kids have a safe and comfortable place to study, and memories can be made.
DwD does more than just fill homes with furniture, art, and kitchen essentials - we help families take a step forward toward building the futures they deserve.
generous sponsors make this possible
We also help strengthen our communities
Our team transformed their community meeting room and homeless student assistance center into beautiful spaces for students, teachers, and administrators alike to spend time.
Community Does It serves a zip code that has the second-highest occurrence of behavioral health hospitalizations throughout all of North Texas.
Spending all day answering stressful, heartbreaking calls from people in crisis takes a tremendous toll on even the most seasoned 911 operators.
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Upcoming Events (2026)
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Thu, Mar 12, 2026 — 5:00–7:00 PMArt & Color Party, Benefiting Dwell with DignityTexas Counter Fitters · 909 N Bowser Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
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Apr 10 – May 9, 2026 · Tue–Sat · 10:00 AM–5:00 PMThe STUDIO (Benefiting Dwell with Dignity)Dwell with Dignity · 1833 E Levee St, Dallas, TX 75207
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Sept 16 – Oct 3, 2026 · Wed–Sat · 10:00 AM–5:00 PMThe Library (Benefiting Dwell with Dignity)Dwell with Dignity · 1833 E Levee St, Dallas, TX 75207
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Dec 2 – Dec 19, 2026 · Wed–Sat · 10:00 AM–5:00 PMThe Holiday (Benefiting Dwell with Dignity)Dwell with Dignity · 1833 E Levee St, Dallas, TX 75207