• October 15th, 2026

23rd Annual Luncheon Celebrates Community, Faith, and Impact, Raising Over $250,000

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Mercy Street welcomed guests to the Lakewest Multipurpose Center in West Dallas for its 23rd Annual Luncheon. The gathering celebrated another remarkable year of ministry, honored individuals whose leadership has strengthened the community, and highlighted the lasting impact of Mercy Street’s programs.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of sponsors, donors, and attendees, the luncheon raised over $250,000 to support Mercy Street’s ongoing mission of cultivating mutually transforming relationships with inner-city youth through Christian mentorship.

Celebrating the Power of Partnership

 

The luncheon provided an opportunity to recognize the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose faithful investments help Mercy Street create opportunities for children and families throughout West Dallas.

Mercy Street extends special appreciation to its 2026 Presenting Sponsors: Sewell Automotive Companies, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Stonelake Capital Partners

Their generous support, alongside the contributions of the luncheon’s table sponsors, community partners, and individual donors, reflects a shared commitment to helping young people discover their God-given potential.

Throughout the program, guests heard powerful stories of impact and witnessed how Mercy Street’s sports, mentoring, leadership, after-school, summer camp, and aquatics programs continue to create meaningful opportunities for young people to grow in faith, character, and confidence.

Over the past fiscal year, Mercy Street served 6,151 children, a testament to the growing reach of its ministry and the dedication of the staff, volunteers, and partners who make this work possible.

Honoring Champions of Community Impact

A special highlight of the luncheon was the recognition of individuals whose leadership, generosity, and service have made a lasting difference.

Ray and Denise Nixon were honored with the Bill Farrell Catalyst Award, recognizing their extraordinary commitment to strengthening the community and advancing opportunities for others.

Coach Wayne Bradford received the Trey Hill Community Hero Award, celebrating his dedication to serving and inspiring young people through leadership, mentorship, and community involvement.

Each honoree represents the spirit of servant leadership that has helped shape Mercy Street’s ministry over the past 23 years.

A Vision for the Future

During the program, Mercy Street’s President and CEO, Carlton Oby, reflected on the organization’s accomplishments, expressed gratitude for the faithful support of its community, and shared an inspiring vision for the future.

As Mercy Street continues expanding its reach and investing in facilities, programs, and relationships, the organization remains committed to sharing the hope of the gospel and helping young people build strong foundations for their futures.

The luncheon also reinforced the importance of continued investment in Mercy Street’s mission as the organization looks toward another year of growth and impact.

Relive the Celebration

For those who were unable to attend, or who would like to revisit the special moments from the afternoon, Mercy Street invites you to experience the celebration through its luncheon recap video and photo gallery.

The recap video features reflections from presenting sponsors, community partners, board members, and organizational leadership, offering a firsthand look at why they continue to believe in and invest in Mercy Street’s mission.

WATCH THE 2026 ANNUAL LUNCHEON RECAP VIDEO

VIEW THE 2026 ANNUAL LUNCHEON PHOTO ALBUM

Mercy Street also extends heartfelt appreciation to Camille Simon of Emerald Milestone, whose event planning and coordination helped bring this meaningful celebration to life, along with the many volunteers, vendors, and staff members who contributed to its success.

Help Keep the Momentum Going

The generosity demonstrated at this year’s luncheon is already helping create opportunities for the next generation.

Whether you attended the luncheon, supported the event from afar, or are learning about Mercy Street for the first time, there is an opportunity to be part of what God is doing in West Dallas.

Your financial support helps Mercy Street continue building relationships, developing young leaders, strengthening families, and sharing the life-changing love of Jesus Christ.

Join us in keeping the momentum going.

MAKE A GIFT TO MERCY STREET

To every sponsor, donor, volunteer, community partner, and friend of Mercy Street, thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the lives of young people. We look forward to all that God has in store for the years ahead.