Welcome to OurCommunity

OurCommunity is located on 280 acres of unincorporated land near Ferris, Texas. All buildings will be on 120 acres of land. The remaining land will not be built on: it will be filled with trees, deer, cattle, and three large ponds prime for fishing.

The community will sit on 280 acres of land. All buildings will be on 130 acres of land. The remaining 150 acres will not be built on- it will be filled with trees, deer, cows, long horns, and three large ponds prime for fishing.

We are called to love our neighbor as ourselves, and we have identified a significant number of neighbors who cannot live independently without full on-site support services.

OurCommunity’s goal is to provide housing and a wealth of wrap-around services to allow our most vulnerable neighbors to age with dignity.

Much like a small town, OurCommunity will have a main street with a large cafeteria, coffee shop, chapel, laundry facility, gardens, workshops, and lounge area. Dozens of tiny home neighborhoods will surround these service buildings. Home sizes will vary between studios and two-bedroom homes. 20% of those living in the community will be Missionals. These residents will pay market-rate rent, have been called to serve the men and women in this community and will act as mentors and community planners for their neighborhood.

Building will be completed in two phases:

• Phase I will include the land, all roads, dirt work, utilities, the service building, neighborhood support buildings, and the first couple of neighborhoods.
• Phase II will include the remaining neighborhoods.

Residents of OurCommunity will be from Dallas County and Ellis Counties. More specifically, this community will be for the disabled, elderly, and those with long-term care needs to age with dignity.

No, this will be permanent housing, specifically for those who are disabled and elderly, where they can age with dignity. Residents will not ‘graduate’ or transition out of the program.

OurCommunity is not free, however the cost of rent will remain very low. Individuals will be able to use their benefits to pay for their rent. Those who do not receive benefits will still be eligible to reside in the community. Residents will be able to give back to the community in a number of ways.

OurCommunity operates 100% debt-free, so construction times vary based on funds raised.

Phase I of OurCommunity has begun with a $25 million capital campaign. It is important to note that OurCommunity, along with OurCalling operates 100% debt free. We start each phase as the funds are raised.

Individuals, foundations, corporations, and churches dedicated to helping end homelessness are funding the build of OurCommunity.

It’s our faith that inspires us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Although we are a Christian nonprofit, there will be no requirement to participate in bible studies or church activities. Residents and volunteers of all faiths are welcome in our community.

Because of the vulnerability of the residents, all services will be provided onsite, and residents are unlikely to come and go from the community.

There are dozens of ways that individuals and corporations can partner with OurCommunity. To learn more, please email ourcommunity@ourcalling.org.