Partners
We are blessed to have such a loving community. These organizations supply volunteers, space and services that keep GLOWS running.
Key partners
Salvation Army Garland
Serves as our main shelter facility, including during the February 2021 ice storm.
Lavon Drive Baptist Church
Provides a backup shelter and buses to transport guests when we activate, along with administrative help and volunteers.
City of Garland
Provides supplies, cots and library signage announcing openings. First responders spread the word, and City leadership coordinates the organizations helping our friends.
Good Samaritans of Garland
Provides snacks, water and juice, an indoor pickup spot where neighbors can wait for the bus, and volunteers.
Axe Memorial United Methodist Church
Serves as our shelter when we can’t use the Salvation Army. We’re thankful to use their gym.
Buckingham Road Church of Christ
Collects gently used clothing, sorts and sizes it, and returns it for our guests.
The Gideon Group of North Texas
Provides volunteers and support in many ways.
Reilly Echols
Prints our brochures and business cards.
Supporting organizations
- 721 Yoga
- Buckingham United Methodist Church, Garland
- Buffalo Wild Wings, Garland
- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Flower Mound
- CentraMark Technical Sales Associates, Richardson
- Chick-fil-A George Bush, Garland
- Chick-fil-A Highway 66, Rowlett
- Community Barbecue, Sachse
- Concordia Lutheran Church, Garland
- Desperados, Garland
- Dialogue Institute, Richardson
- Dickey's Barbecue, Garland
- East Plano Islamic Center, Plano
- First Presbyterian Church, Garland
- Garland Foodies
- Garland ISD Student Nutrition Services
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Garland
- Grandy's, Garland
- International Buddhist Progress Society, Richardson
- Kaiser Street Church, Garland
- Main Street Deli
- McAlister's Deli, Rowlett
- McDonald's, Buckingham Road
- New Liberty Baptist Church, Garland
- Olive Garden, George Bush
- On the Border, Garland
- Richardson Interfaith Alliance
- ROC Metro Family Ministries, Garland
- Sali's Pizza & Pasta, Garland
- Shiloh Church, Garland
- South Garland Baptist Church, Garland
- Spring Creek Church, Garland
- United Methodist Women at First UMC of Sachse
- The Gracefull Table (catering)
- Vine of Life Church, Garland
- Walmart Supercenter, Rowlett
- Whataburger, Mesquite
- Woodcreek Church, Richardson
Become a partner
Want your church, business or group involved? Email cindy@glowsshelter.com.