Dallas event blends gospel music, dance and youth creativity to support Love Ministries

Karla Nivens Entertainment and Myra Jones & The Soul Inspirational Line Dancers will host a free community event on Oct. 24 at Exline Recreation Center in Dallas. The program is designed to highlight Love Ministries’ youth work and recruit monthly donors for the nonprofit.

Why it matters: - Release All Things is designed to connect arts programming with community support for Love Ministries, a Dallas-area nonprofit focused on young people. - The event also introduces a monthly donor program meant to create steady funding for education, mentorship and youth development. - The program spotlights intergenerational creativity, with children, seniors and community leaders sharing the stage.

What happened: - Karla Nivens Entertainment and Myra Jones & The Soul Inspirational Line Dancers will present Release All Things on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. - The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Exline Recreation Center, 2525 Pine Street, Dallas. - Registration is encouraged through the event page.

The details: - The event combines Gospel music, original storytelling, line dancing and youth creativity. - Nivens will present Reeling in Purpose, an original musical storytelling piece about recognizing gifts, persevering through challenges and using creativity to influence the world. - Myra Jones & The Soul Inspirational Line Dancers will introduce Dance for Your Heart, an original line dance focused on movement, physical activity and wellness. - The dance group has performed together for more than a decade. - The group has performed at nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, family reunions and community celebrations. - Past appearances include the UniverSoul Circus, the State Fair of Texas, Dallas City Hall and Dallas Park and Recreation events. - The program will also feature original artwork and personal growth stories from Love Ministries youth. - One of the young leaders being recognized is Zarriah, a longtime participant who now volunteers as a teacher for children ages 3 to 6. - The celebration will end with a live performance of Free, an original song featuring Nivens, Jones and members of the Love Ministries community.

Between the lines: - The event frames arts participation as a pathway to leadership development, not just entertainment. - Love Ministries is using the stage program to show donors how education, mentorship and cultural experiences translate into concrete support for children. - The monthly donor push suggests the organization wants recurring revenue, not one-time event attention. - The focus on youth who are both learning and serving others points to a leadership pipeline model.

What's next: - After the stage program, guests will be invited to meet community members, experience youth creativity and learn how to support Love Ministries ongoingly. - The event will promote the Friends of Love Ministries Monthly Donor Program for individuals, families and community partners. - Love Ministries will continue using educational enrichment, mentorship, cultural experiences and leadership development to prepare young people for college, entrepreneurship and community leadership.

The bottom line: - Release All Things is both a celebration and a fundraising pitch, using gospel, dance and youth storytelling to build support for Love Ministries’ work with Dallas children and families. - Love Ministries serves children and families facing economic challenges, including communities with limited access to educational resources and healthy food options. - Arlington Jones said many families served by the nonprofit face frequent relocations and inconsistent access to opportunities, and the monthly donor program is intended to help fill those gaps.