Voice of Hope was blessed to host the first Will Clinic in West Dallas on Saturday, November 7th, that was completely free to selected West Dallas residents. The idea to host a will clinic came from the fact that "...hundreds of homes in West Dallas are currently vacant and abandoned because owners have died without properly leaving the residence to someone who is willing and capable to take care of the property," says Reid Porter, President of ACT, Advocates for Community Transformation, and organizer of the clinic. Mr. Porter believes abandoned properties are safe havens for crime, encourage vandalism and arson, often contain noxious odors from human and animal waste, and are hazards for children playing in the area and ultimately perpetuate neighborhood deterioration. So he has teamed up with Debbie Solis, Director of Family and Community Services for Voice of Hope Ministries, to impact great change to West Dallas streets.

Over 80 volunteers showed up to assist with the event with included 29 lawyers and 20 law students that gave their time and services to make a difference in a big way. After a long day, 53 West Dallas residents received wills.

"Partnering with Voice of Hope Ministries, Westmoreland Park and Ledbetter Gardens Neighborhood Associations, we were able to promote a safer, more stable neighborhood for generations to come through giving the residents of West Dallas assurance that their homes and personal assets will pass according to their wishes after they die. More importantly, we were able to use that platform to speak about the importance of being prepared spiritually for death and the assurance of salvation that can be received through Jesus Christ!" (Reid Porter)

So not only did West Dallas residents receive "free wills" through the services of ACT and VOH, they also excercised their "free will" to choose an enduring legacy for themselves and their posterity.