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On Tuesday May 13, The Salvation Army of North Texas officially broke ground on a transformative 21-acre campus along the Stemmons Corridor, just west of Love Field, Dallas. This ambitious $122 million project marks a bold step forward in addressing the complex and growing needs of Dallas’ most vulnerable residents.
The new facility, located at 8625 N. Stemmons Freeway, is expected to open in two years. It’s part of the nonprofit’s broader $212.7 million “One Army, Many Fronts” campaign, aimed at expanding its reach and impact across the region. The land for the project was generously donated by Robert Rowling, CEO of TRT Holdings, the parent company of Omni Hotels.
Despite some early opposition from nearby property owners, supporters argue that this development is urgently needed. Dallas continues to face rising challenges related to homelessness, addiction, and domestic violence. In 2024 alone, Housing Forward counted 3,718 individuals experiencing homelessness across Dallas and Collin counties on a single night.
Commissioner Kelly Igleheart, a regional leader with The Salvation Army, called the project a “new era” for the organization. “This campus will fundamentally change how we serve the community,” he said during the groundbreaking ceremony.
What services will be offered at the upcoming Salvation Army campus?
Designed to meet people where they are, the new facility will include an emergency shelter, inpatient and outpatient addiction recovery programs, transitional housing for veterans, and a shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking. To support long-term stability, the campus will also offer comprehensive family services—including on-site child care—and an integrated health clinic providing medical, dental, and behavioral care in partnership with Parkland Health and Metrocare Services.
One innovative feature is a dog kennel, allowing individuals experiencing homelessness to bring their pets with them—a barrier that often keeps people from seeking shelter. A dedicated DART station will improve accessibility to and from the site, and a chapel will provide space for those seeking spiritual connection.
Christina Cavalier, senior director of community relations at The Salvation Army, highlighted the organization’s ongoing partnerships with the City of Dallas and the Office of Homelessness Solutions. “This campus builds on years of collaboration. We’re working every day to get people off the streets and into safe, supportive environments—especially during extreme weather events,” she said.
Salvation Army leaders acknowledge the complexity of homelessness and the reality that some individuals are reluctant to enter shelters. However, they’re confident that the campus’s inclusive, trauma-informed design will encourage more people to step inside and accept help.
Once open, the campus is expected to double the organization’s service capacity, reaching up to 900 individuals at a time.
The Salvation Army Dallas campus: Project Factsheet
Overview:
Project: New 21-acre comprehensive service campus
Location: 8625 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas (west of Love Field)
Budget: $122 million (part of broader $212.7 million “One Army, Many Fronts” campaign)
Groundbreaking: May 13, 2025
Expected Opening: May 2027 (two-year construction)
Land Donation: Robert Rowling, CEO of TRT Holdings (Omni Hotels)
The Salvation Army campus in Dallas: Key Features
Emergency shelter facilities
Inpatient/outpatient addiction recovery programs
Transitional housing for veterans
Shelter for domestic violence and sex trafficking survivors
Family services with on-site childcare
Integrated health clinic with medical, dental, and behavioral care
Pet-friendly accommodations (dog kennel)
Dedicated DART station for improved accessibility
Chapel for spiritual support
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The Salvation Army of North Texas Upcoming Social Services Campus: Community Impact
Will double service capacity to 900 individuals
Addresses rising homelessness (3,718 counted across Dallas/Collin counties in 2024)
Collaborative approach with City of Dallas and Office of Homelessness Solutions
Trauma-informed design to encourage participation
Healthcare partnerships with Parkland Health and Metrocare Services
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