NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO LIVE ON THE STREETS

We’re dedicated to
beating homelessness
in Tarrant County

Praying for the homeless in Tarrant County
beat homelessness in tarrant county

Come Partner With Us

Your generosity makes it easier to fulfill our mission. We help the homeless regain dignity, self-sufficiency, and gain permanent housing.

caring for the homeless - When We Love

Sharing

By befriending people in need and connecting on a human level, we gain trust and discover the root cause of their homelessness. We then share resources to help them regain their self-sufficiency.

Restoring

Homelessness can strip away dignity and self-respect. We help those in homelessness see it as a temporary stop and work to restore their confidence and self-worth.

Equipping

We equip the homeless with resources and skills to regain their independence and function in society. Our programs provide training, transportation, and  resources to secure permanent housing.

Come Get Involved

Everyone has the potential to achieve self-sufficiency. With the right support, they can overcome the barriers that have held them back and finally achieve their goals.

Here’s how you can get involved:

Become a Sustaining Partner

Through monthly giving you can become one of our “Gideon’s 300,” a small army of valiant monthly donors who will see a decisive victory. Together we can transform lives and help restore dignity, self-respect, and permanent housing in our local community.

Provide Services That Transform Lives

Our monthly donors provide long-term solutions. A case of cold water provides refreshment, but $25 can provide transportation that can lead to a life-changing job. With your monthly support, we can see marked change that leads to self-sufficiency.

Help Us Beat Homelessness in Tarrant County

For most people, transformation starts with hope. When we restore hope, we can restore self-worth and dignity. By equipping people to regain self-sufficiency, they begin to believe they can function in society. With your help, they can. Let’s help them see homelessness as a temporary stop in their journey of life.

Join us in making a difference by becoming a monthly donor today. Together we Can… 

  • Make homelessness as short-lived and temporary as possible

  • Help more people

  • Build a stronger community

  • Provide the hope that people can come out of homelessness and become successful

  • Lift the burdens of need

  • Transform lives

  • Restore dignity and self-worth

Gary Wilkerson | When We Love

Our Founder

Gary Wilkerson and his family went through the humbling experience of losing their home and being just a day or two from living on the streets of Fort Worth. He lived the horrible side of homelessness and understands the hopeless feeling that comes when homeless struggles impact those we love.  

Now, he’s driven to help others as much as possible.

We’ve been serving the homeless in Tarrant County since 2009

  • We’ve developed a network of connections, relationships, and resources

  • We’re known and respected within the homeless community

  • We step closer to beating homelessness every day.

  • “I was surprised to learn just how very difficult it is for the homeless in our community. It is hard to search for work when you don't have transportation, the right clothes for a job interview, or even know how to fill out an application. The difficulty in getting into a shelter without losing your spot outside and/or your belongings, or how to shower and care for yourself without the necessary facilities or items to do so. I volunteer because WWL is the hands and feet of Jesus, and we see that in all the many practical ways they help.”

  • "We support When We Love because the need is so real, and the help is all about changing lives.”

  • “The amount of resources that are available is encouraging to know about. I didn't realize that resources are available for those who actually make the effort to search for them.”

  • “I support When We Love because I see firsthand what this mission does and how their money is spent. I know that what I give is used wisely to benefit those who need it most. This work is important. It runs on faith first and gifts second.”

  • "We wanted to know more about why our supporters are so passionate about giving and volunteering, so we asked them. Although they shared their answers anonymously, their drive to help others was clear. We're grateful for their support and commitment to positively impacting lives."

We can’t beat homelessness without you.

We know you want to help the homeless in Tarrant County. People commonly feel compassion and respond to needs by giving tangible items like socks or hygiene supplies. While those are meaningful donations, they provide only temporary comfort.

We believe we can make a bigger difference and equip people to beat homelessness. That’s why we provide resources to help them regain their self-worth and successfully function in society. We’ve been serving the homeless since 2009 and have helped countless people get back on their feet and find permanent housing.