Wayne Walker is the Founder and Executive Director of OurCalling. A nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding the homeless community by giving them the tools and resources to transform their lives. OurCalling recognizes homelessness as a symptom of a deeper problem. The organization not only offers a hot meal and bed, but therapy relating to trauma, substances, and abuse. Wayne shares his passion for the work he is doing and how God has aided him in this venture.
About our guest: https://www.ourcalling.org/about/
What we discuss on this episode:
0:52 – Welcome in Wayne
1:46 – Wayne’s background
4:02 – Story behind the business
6:23 – The challenges to a non-profit
8:14 – Stats about homelessness in Dallas
12:56 – The ‘why’ behind the business
14:56 – What action can people take
16:32 – Special calling for those in need
19:07 – Business principles
21:28 – The lows
24:31 – Highlights
26:13 – How to support OurCalling
Show References:
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/economy/2021/06/06/one-region-two-economies-as-dallas-fort-worth-aims-for-a-record-recovery-the-pandemic-deepens-the-divide-between-haves-and-have-nots/
https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city-life/01-24-19-dallas-fort-worth-worlds-wealthiest-places-wealth-x-mini-millionaires/
Important Links:
Chessman Wealth Website: https://www.chessmanwealth.com
Call: 214-572-2120
***Wayne Walker is not affiliated with CWM, LLC and opinions expressed by the presenter
may not be representative of CWM, LLC.
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