Dorothy Day House

Name: Dorothy Day House
Address: 321 S Bellevue Boulevard, Memphis, TN, 38104, US
Telephone: +19017266760
Price range: Not applicable

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All guests are welcomed as Christ with no discrimination.

Dorothy Day House provides housing and support to families experiencing homelessness/housing insecurity, helping parents and children stay together as they work toward stability.

👉 https://linktr.ee/dorothydayhouse 👈 Rooted in the tradition of the Gospels and inspired by the vision and passion of Dorothy Day, the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality provides temporary housing and support services for homeless families in Memphis, TN. Working with other local agencies, staff members and volunteers provide families in need with a safe environment and the means to re-establish their independence.

11/09/2026

“People say, what is the sense of our small effort?”

Real change takes time and intention.

For 20 years, the generosity of our community has helped build something lasting at Dorothy Day House: a place where families experiencing homelessness can find stability, support, and the opportunity to stay together.

There is still more work to do and more bricks to lay. As we look toward the next 20 years, we invite you to be part of what we’re building. No gift is too small to make a lasting difference.

Join us in laying the next brick. Make a year-end gift today.

🔗 dorothydaymemphis.org/yearendgiving

11/09/2026

Happy birthday ❤️

Yesterday, November 8, marked the birthday of Dorothy Day, whose life and work continue to inspire communities of service around the world.

Born in 1897, Dorothy came of age during a time of great hardship for many Americans. She began her career as a journalist, writing about social injustice and poverty, but soon felt called to take direct action to help those in need.

That call led her to co-found the Catholic Worker Movement as well as the first Houses of Hospitality—safe, welcoming places where anyone could receive a meal, a bed, and compassion.

Dorothy lived with deep conviction that every person, regardless of wealth or circumstance, deserves to be treated with love and dignity. She chose a life of simplicity and service, dedicating herself to justice, peace, and care for the marginalized.

Her courage and faith remind us that lasting change begins with small acts of love.

At the Dorothy Day House, we strive to continue her legacy by providing families facing homelessness with stability, hope, and belonging—because, as Dorothy taught, love is something we live every day. 💛

Image: “Dorothy Day Icon,” by Nicholas Brian Tsai (1998). Photo by Jim Forest. Source: Flickr.

11/08/2026

Send a card with meaning this Christmas💌🎄

Created especially for Dorothy Day House by this year’s artist, Anasha Chavez-Asforis, our Christmas card reflects warmth, hope, and the joy of belonging.

For a suggested donation of $10 per card, you can share the spirit of the season with the people on your mailing list while supporting our work of keeping families together here in Memphis.

❤️Order yours today: www.dorothydaymemphis.org/christmascards

11/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to United Women in Faith Metro District for their continued support of Dorothy Day House and for hand-delivering a generous check to our office this week!

As we reflect on 20 years of keeping families together, we are grateful for the people and partners who make this work possible. We look ahead with hope for the next 20 years, but we need your help to get there.

💙Will you make a year-end gift to help us continue welcoming families and keeping them together?

Give today: www.dorothydaymemphis.org/yearendgiving

11/05/2026

After school bliss 💙

11/04/2026

🛒 Wishlist Wednesday!

This week, we're especially in need of BEDS! Mattresses and bedframes in sizes twin through queen are at the top of our list. We're also looking for socks for our elementary and middle schoolers, cleaning supplies, and more!

Want to help? Shopping our Amazon Wish List or Walmart Registry is easy. Simply add the items you'd like to donate to your cart, check out, and they'll be shipped directly to our door.

Please leave a gift note with your name so we know who to thank! 💚

📦 Amazon Wish List: tr.ee/e-KgcqogZH
🛒 Walmart Registry: tr.ee/TCtOq8

11/03/2026

✌️ Peace out, Halloween! Hello, holiday greenery! 🎄

There’s still time to order your fresh wreaths and garlands! Direct delivery orders include FREE SHIPPING through the end of the week.

Shop now and support Dorothy Day House! 💚
www.dorothydaymemphis.org/wreaths

11/02/2026

Dorothy Day’s words remind us that caring for one another is not simply an act of kindness. It is a responsibility and duty we all share.

At Dorothy Day House, we see every day how much it matters when people choose to show up for their neighbors. Whether through offering a place to stay, sharing resources, or walking alongside a family through a difficult season, each act of hospitality makes a difference.

We are called to look beyond ourselves and ask: How can we help?

10/31/2026

🎄Want to help a family in need this Christmas?

This holiday season, we hope to bring Christmas joy to around 30 families and more than 80 children who are staying at or have stayed at Dorothy Day House.

🎁 Sponsor a family wish list! We’ll match you with a family and send their Christmas wish list by mid-November. Around $150 per person helps provide four gifts: something they want, need, wear, and read.

💌 Not able to sponsor a wish list? Gift card donations are another wonderful way to help parents make the holidays special for their children.

❤️ Ready to give the gift of Christmas joy? Complete our Christmas List Sponsor Interest Form to get started: www.dorothydaymemphis.org/christmaswishlists

Thank you for helping us keep families together and make the holidays brighter!

10/30/2026

Thank you to for a wonderful evening at Meat Me In Memphis and for selecting Dorothy Day House as a 2026 Grant Recipient!❤️

Your generosity helps us keep families together and gives children the stability, support, and safe place to call home that every child deserves. We are so grateful for your investment in the families we serve!

Address

321 S Bellevue Boulevard
Memphis, TN
38104

Telephone

+19017266760

Website

http://www.dorothydaymemphis.org/

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