
Soulgood Cares Program
Soulgood Cares Program is a social impact initiative that allows us to focus on social impact and giving back to communities and families in need through community outreach and social impact projects. We collaborate with The Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation, a local 501(c)3 private charity that was founded by Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of TIAA and a long time support of Soulgood.
Our mission is to save the planet, people and animals one plate at a time. Chef Cynthia, founder of Soulgood and Soulgood Cares Social Impact Program, believes charity starts at home and having a giving spirit, loving heart, open mind and commitment to the community where you live and work creates a stronger foundation for a better world.
Soulgood Cares' programs are social impact initiatives designed to have a positive impact in the communities we serve. Throughout the year, we host events to feed homeless children, serve healthy plant-based foods at no cost in food deserts in underserved communities, participate in community health fairs and donate 5% of our revenue to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and other local charities. Now, local charities can collaborate with Soulgood by recruiting volunteers to work on the food truck as a fundraising means to support their nonprofit programs.
The pandemic created economic hardships for so many and we understand times are exceptionally difficult for some families. You can get involved by volunteering or sponsoring our Soulgood Cares programs. Extraordinary Is is our fiscal agent and partner to which accepts donations on our behalf to help in the following ways:
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Provide plant-based food to families in need in food deserts and underserved low-income communities.
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Provide jobs and career opportunities to women and men who need a second chance.
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Provide plant-based meals to first responders, healthcare workers and essential workers.
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Provide support to restaurant workers, restaurant owners and food service professionals.
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Provide free plant-based health education services in partnership with local nonprofit organizations, school districts and corporations.
Our goal for 2024 is to raise $100,000 to support the plant-based health education and distribution of healthier food options in underutilized food deserts.
Our 2020 Social Impact
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2020 Raised Over $30,000 to Feed Over 2,500 Families and Frontline Workers and First Responders
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Donated Over $5,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Served Families in Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth
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Retained 3 Jobs During the Pandemic
Our 2022 Social Impact
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Raise $10,000 to donate 4,000 gifts to patients, families and staff at Cooks Children's Medical Center and host free plant-based health education services activities thanks to the generous sponsorship made by The Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
You can get involved and help:
1) First option, you can sponsor the Soulgood Cares Social Impact program and select any amount you wish to sponsor. The Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation are a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your sponsorship is now a tax-exempt donation when you make your donation through their online portal to support the Soulgood Cares Social Impact program.
2) Second option, you can volunteer to serve food at one of our upcoming health and wellness events in partnership with local community based organizations. Click on this link to join the volunteer list. If you would like to request the food truck, please complete this request form.
3) Third option, you can donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Tyler D. Nelson's honor to us find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis or help other families like ours.
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Why We Give
Tyler D. Nelson was born with a genetic disease called Cystic Fibrosis. In 2015, he transitioned due to complications from the disease. However, before the age of 17, Tyler was a published author, a speaker, an award-winning advocate for organ donation, and a friend to many around the world. Soulgood was created to honor the legacy of Tyler D. Nelson, son of Chef Cynthia and Jaroby Nelson.
Through our Soulgood Cares social impact and charitable giving program we raise hundreds of dollars to serve healthy foods to homeless children, deliver plant-based food options to families in low-income and underserved communities, and hire parents of special needs or chronically-ill children to work on our food truck to earn extra income. We provide free plant-based health education programs online to provide recipes, tips and resources to live a healthier life. We also go a step further with each dollar earned, we donate 5% to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and other local tax-exempt charities that align with Soulgood's mission.
Volunteer Attire Requirements
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Mask covering nose and mouth
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Disposable gloves (Soulgood provides)
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Comfortable and closed toed shoes (there’s lots of standing and walking)
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Hair pulled back and either in a cap or bandana (food safety rules)
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Jeans or dark pants
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Black, white, or orange t-shirt
