More Than a Day of Service
Each year, just before Thanksgiving, hundreds of volunteers gather at Dallas LIFE before sunrise to prepare and serve meals for men, women, and families working to rebuild their lives through recovery, discipleship, and long-term transformation.
More than 80 turkeys are fried, meals are shared, and relationships are strengthened in a setting that reflects dignity, community, and hope. What began as a volunteer tradition has become one of the most visible expressions of Dallas LIFE’s mission.
For sponsors, the Turkey Fry is more than a volunteer opportunity. It is an opportunity to experience the mission firsthand, engage employees in meaningful service, and begin a deeper connection to the life-changing work taking place every day at Dallas LIFE.
Why Companies Choose the Turkey Fry
The best partnerships begin with shared experiences.
The Turkey Fry provides a unique opportunity for companies to serve alongside their employees, clients, friends, and families while gaining a firsthand understanding of how Dallas LIFE helps individuals and families move from homelessness and poverty toward stability and independence.
Sponsors enjoy:
- A memorable volunteer experience for employees and guests
- Meaningful interaction with Dallas LIFE leadership
- Exposure to recovery and life transformation stories
- Opportunities for ongoing engagement beyond the event
- Visibility alongside one of Dallas LIFE’s most beloved annual traditions
This is not simply event sponsorship. It is the beginning of a relationship.
What You’ll Experience
Serve Together
Join hundreds of volunteers preparing and serving Thanksgiving meals in a hands-on environment that brings people together around a shared purpose.
Connect to the Mission
Learn how Dallas LIFE provides shelter, recovery, discipleship, education, workforce development, and family services that help individuals build independent and productive lives.
Build Relationships
Sponsors receive opportunities for additional interaction with leadership and follow-up engagement that provides a deeper understanding of Dallas LIFE’s impact throughout the year.
Create Lasting Impact
Every sponsorship directly supports the ongoing mission of Dallas LIFE while helping introduce new people and companies to the work.
The Donor Journey Begins Here
Many of Dallas LIFE’s strongest supporters first connected to the mission through a simple act of service.
The Turkey Fry creates an environment where people can experience the work up close, meet those whose lives are being changed, and gain a better understanding of the challenges facing our community.
For companies looking to strengthen community engagement, develop a culture of service, and create meaningful opportunities for employees to make a difference, the Turkey Fry provides a powerful place to start.
Join Us
The Thanksgiving Turkey Fry remains one of Dallas LIFE’s most meaningful traditions because it reflects what happens every day on our campus: people coming together to create hope, restore dignity, and transform lives.
We invite your company to be part of this tradition.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Founding Partner — $25,000
- Dedicated volunteer experience for up to 24 guests
- Pre-event engagement with Dallas LIFE leadership
- Premium event visibility and recognition
- Post-event hosted campus visit or private gathering
- Opportunity to explore deeper partnership opportunities
Harvest Partner — $10,000
- Volunteer experience for up to 16 guests
- Event recognition and visibility
- Interaction with Dallas LIFE leadership
- Invitation to a follow-up campus experience
Community Table Partner — $5,000
- Volunteer experience for up to 8 guests
- Event recognition
- Guided exposure to Dallas LIFE programs
- Inclusion in event communications
Neighbor Sponsor — $2,500
- Volunteer experience for up to 4 guests
- Sponsor recognition
- Hands-on participation in the event