Our Story

Voices from the sidewalk, the shelter, and the serving line.

Soul Roll Grace Outreach is a Glendale-based team with one daily goal: get a hot, dignified meal into the hands of our unhoused neighbors across the West Valley — and stay long enough to learn their names. These are the stories of what that has meant.

Every plate we hand out starts a conversation. Some of those conversations turn into rides to a clinic, a first job interview, a call home after years of silence. We can describe the work all day — but the people who lived it say it better. Everything below was written by a neighbor, a volunteer, or a partner, and shared with their permission.

I really enjoyed serving at the Serenity Apartment outreach event last month, period. I most enjoyed serving and working with multiple races within the community. I believe this example represents God's kingdom, which is not for one race or people, but for all who share and believe in His story.
Volunteer

James C Studaway

Shared September 2026

Share Your Story

Were you served, or did you serve? Tell us what happened.

Written testimony from neighbors, volunteers, and partners helps others find the courage to ask for help — and inspires supporters to join the work. Sharing is always optional and always on your terms, and our team reviews every story before it is posted.

We never publish names, photos, or identifying details without written consent. See our transparency page for donor and participant privacy commitments.

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