Operation Relief Center

Operation Relief Center (ORC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to bless others by providing housing and social services to those in need across the state. ORC evolved from the social outreach programs of the Urban Evangelical Mission (UEM) founded by Dr. and Mrs. Ruben Conner in 1987. ORC received its status as a nonprofit in 1991. The Conner's vision was to reverse the trend of disinvestment and abandonment to empower the citizens of south Dallas. Their belief was that this should be carried out through education, social, spiritual and economic development. Since inception, ORC has grown from a Dallas-based organization to serving communities in almost every major metro area of Texas. We truly do consider it a blessing to own and operate housing for the benefit of low-income individuals and families, veterans, and formerly homeless people across Texas. Yet, in many ways, simply providing housing is only the first step. We're passionate in pursuing ways to serve the residents of our communities by administering a range of programs such as job and skills training, food drives, school supplies give-aways, tutoring for the children and young people, and counseling for all walks of life. For almost three decades, Operation Relief Center has served the citizens of Texas, and we believe the organization, its supporters, volunteers are just getting started. There is much work ahead of the organization, and we're excited to serve and dedicate time to those in need. We hope to serve numerous others as we focus on proliferating the cause for which ORC was created.