The Caring Shelf is more than a resale shop — it is a place of hope, healing, and community. Every item on our shelves carries a story, and every purchase gives back 100% of proceeds to address mental health needs within the homeless population.

Mason’s Story

We are honored to serve as part of Mason’s Forever 17 Non-For-Profit Legacy Foundation, created in memory of Mason, a kindhearted soul who left this world far too soon. Mason had a heart for those who were struggling, especially teens and young adults in crisis. His compassion continues through this mission, ensuring that love and care are passed forward to those most in need.

Mission & BeliefOur Mission
At Mason's Forever 17 Legacy Foundation, we feel deeply called to nurture the inner lives and spirits of those most vulnerable among us—our neighbors enduring the hardships of homelessness—by lovingly supporting their mental health through the sacred rhythm of giving, faith, and community connection. The Caring Shelf stands as a luminous beacon of hope and compassion, where every generous donation is transformed with grace and purpose into vital care that sustains, uplifts, and restores dignity to lives across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Our Beliefs
Dignity First. We wholeheartedly recognize that every person carries a unique and enduring story, beautifully crafted by God and deserving of honor, respect, and love in all circumstances.
Community Heals. True belonging brought by Christ’s love alleviates pain; it is through loving fellowship and mutual support that wounds begin to heal and spirits are renewed.
Stewardship Is Sacred. Every dollar entrusted to us is held with reverence, treated as a prayerful seed planted for lasting good, carefully nurtured to bear eternal fruit in the lives we serve.

How Funds Flow
At The Caring Shelf, what begins as a humble resale boutique lovingly transforms into powerful resources that fuel healing and hope. One hundred percent of proceeds from our boutique are devoted entirely to providing:

• Compassionate care navigation and outreach guided by God’s grace

• Professional counseling and peer support rooted in faith and understanding

• Essential transportation to safe housing and practical needs that restore stability

Together, through faith-filled and faithful action, we embody Mason’s sacred legacy—bringing housing, healing, and hope to those who need it most, serving our community as Christ calls us to do.At The Caring Shelf, we believe in second chances — for people and for things. Donated items are carefully cleaned, renewed, and placed back into the community, becoming gifts of dignity and support. When you shop, donate, or volunteer, you are helping us build a legacy of kindness that uplifts lives.

Together, we are creating a circle of giving that transforms grief into hope, brokeness into healing, and donations into direct impact.