Presented by Mercy Street

Mercy Street's 23rd Annual Luncheon

Location

Lakewest Multipurpose Center
3737 Goldman Street
Dallas, Texas 75212
United States
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Date & Time

Tuesday, 10/13/2026
11:30am CDT - 1:00pm CDT
Add to Calendar 10/13/2026 11:30:00 AM 10/13/2026 01:00:00 PM America/Chicago Mercy Street's 23rd Annual Luncheon Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for Mercy Street's 23rd Annual Luncheon, a meaningful gathering that celebrates how God is transforming lives across West and South Dallas. This year’s event will highlight Mercy Street’s commitment to empowering the next generation to grow in faith, character, and purpose. Guests will experience powerful stories of impact, hear vision for the future, and be invited to partner in advancing this work for years to come. We are honored to welcome Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College, as our keynote speaker. We are grateful for the generous support of our returning presenting sponsors, Sewell Automotive Companies, Omni Hotels & Resorts and Stonelake Capital Partners, whose partnership helps make this mission possible. Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we come together to invest in the next generation and the future of our city.   Can't attend? We invite you to still be part of this important work by making a donation that helps our ministry continue empowering the next generation. Lakewest Multipurpose Center 3737 Goldman Street Dallas, Texas 75212

Price

$250 - $50,000
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About This Event

Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for Mercy Street's 23rd Annual Luncheon, a meaningful gathering that celebrates how God is transforming lives across West and South Dallas.

This year’s event will highlight Mercy Street’s commitment to empowering the next generation to grow in faith, character, and purpose. Guests will experience powerful stories of impact, hear vision for the future, and be invited to partner in advancing this work for years to come.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College, as our keynote speaker.

We are grateful for the generous support of our returning presenting sponsors, Sewell Automotive Companies, Omni Hotels & Resorts and Stonelake Capital Partners, whose partnership helps make this mission possible. Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we come together to invest in the next generation and the future of our city.

 

Can't attend?

We invite you to still be part of this important work by making a donation that helps our ministry continue empowering the next generation.

About This Event

Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for Mercy Street's 23rd Annual Luncheon, a meaningful gathering that celebrates how God is transforming lives across West and South Dallas.

This year’s event will highlight Mercy Street’s commitment to empowering the next generation to grow in faith, character, and purpose. Guests will experience powerful stories of impact, hear vision for the future, and be invited to partner in advancing this work for years to come.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College, as our keynote speaker.

We are grateful for the generous support of our returning presenting sponsors, Sewell Automotive Companies, Omni Hotels & Resorts and Stonelake Capital Partners, whose partnership helps make this mission possible. Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we come together to invest in the next generation and the future of our city.

 

Can't attend?

We invite you to still be part of this important work by making a donation that helps our ministry continue empowering the next generation.

About Our Keynote Speaker

Michael SorrellDr. Michael J. Sorrell is the longest-serving President in the 153-year history of Paul Quinn College. During his 18 years of leadership, Paul Quinn has become nationally celebrated for its ability to continuously identify innovative ways of addressing the needs of today’s students and their communities.

Fortune Magazine named Dr. Sorrell one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders. He is the only three-time recipient of the HBCU Male President of the Year Award, has won Education Dive’s Higher Education’s President of the Year Award and was listed by Time Magazine as one of the “31 People Changing the South". He also has been named “Father of the Year” by the City of Dallas and received the President George W. Bush Institute’s Trailblazer Award.

He received his J.D. and M.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and his Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated from Oberlin College with a B.A. in Government and captained the men’s varsity basketball team twice.

Getting There

Lakewest Multipurpose Center
3737 Goldman Street
Dallas, Texas 75212
United States

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Presenting Sponsors

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Location

Lakewest Multipurpose Center
3737 Goldman Street
Dallas, Texas 75212
United States
Get Directions

Date & Time

Tuesday, 10/13/2026
11:30am CDT - 1:00pm CDT
Add to Calendar 10/13/2026 11:30:00 AM 10/13/2026 01:00:00 PM America/Chicago Mercy Street's 23rd Annual Luncheon Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for Mercy Street's 23rd Annual Luncheon, a meaningful gathering that celebrates how God is transforming lives across West and South Dallas. This year’s event will highlight Mercy Street’s commitment to empowering the next generation to grow in faith, character, and purpose. Guests will experience powerful stories of impact, hear vision for the future, and be invited to partner in advancing this work for years to come. We are honored to welcome Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College, as our keynote speaker. We are grateful for the generous support of our returning presenting sponsors, Sewell Automotive Companies, Omni Hotels & Resorts and Stonelake Capital Partners, whose partnership helps make this mission possible. Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we come together to invest in the next generation and the future of our city.   Can't attend? We invite you to still be part of this important work by making a donation that helps our ministry continue empowering the next generation. Lakewest Multipurpose Center 3737 Goldman Street Dallas, Texas 75212

Price

$250 - $50,000
Get Tickets

What to Expect

Get a glimpse of what to expect at the Mercy Street Luncheon by watching highlights from previous years, where powerful stories and a shared commitment to the next generation come together in an inspiring experience.

2025 Luncheon Recap

2024 Luncheon Recap

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About Mercy Street

Mercy Street exists to share the love of Christ by equipping youth in West and South Dallas to grow in faith, character, and leadership. Through a holistic model centered on Sports, Mentoring and Leadership, Mercy Street creates consistent, Christ-centered relationships that support children and their families for the long term.

In 2025, Mercy Street continued to see meaningful impact across the community:

  • 4,968 youth served through year-round programming
  • 925 volunteers investing in the next generation
  • 10,027 volunteer hours given in service and mentorship
  • 23 community events bringing families together
  • 59 community partners, alongside 16 school partners and 9 church partners
  • 100% of youth receive financial aid, ensuring access for every family
  • 100% of participants are exposed to the Gospel through Mercy Street programs

This work is made possible through the generosity of donors, partners, and volunteers who believe in the power of relationships and the hope found in Christ. Together, we are building a stronger future for our city, one life at a time.

Learn more at mercystreetdallas.org.