Medical appointments
Dependable scheduled rides for appointments, follow-ups and pharmacy stops.
From surviving to serving · Greater Houston
Your past is real.
So is your future.
Dale Ray has slept in gutters, fought addiction, survived incarceration and buried people he loved. He also got back up. Today, he helps others find the courage—and the practical next step—to do the same.
No shameReal accountabilityLived experience
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“If you can look up,
then you can get up.”
20+ Years clean & sober
01 Life transformed—thousands inspired
Choose your next step
You do not have to do this alone.
Whether today’s need is a safe ride, a hard conversation, or a reason to believe change is possible, start where you are.
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Dale’s journey
He does not speak from a textbook.
He speaks from survival.
For twenty years, crack cocaine, violence and incarceration controlled Dale’s life. He lost family, freedom, homes and hope. Then two San Francisco police officers kept showing up—offering food, blankets, truth and dignity. One cold night, Officer Matt Goodin placed his own socks and police boots on Dale’s bare feet.
That act of love helped Dale believe he was still worth saving. He chose sobriety. He rebuilt. And he committed the rest of his life to showing up for people the way someone once showed up for him.
You are not your worst day.Your story can still become someone else’s reason to keep going.
Talk to someone who understands →Private transportation
Your day. Your destination.
A driver you can trust.
Pre-scheduled, personal transportation for clients who value reliability, clear communication and a familiar face.
Prescription delivery
Convenient prescription pickup and delivery for clients and families.
Errands & essentials
Grocery runs, personal errands and everyday destinations handled with care.
Airport transportation
Pre-scheduled rides to and from Houston-area airports.
Senior transportation
Patient, personal service for older adults and their families.
Local & scheduled rides
One-way and round-trip transportation planned around your day.
Serving your community
Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita, Spring, Porter, Houston & surrounding areas
Speaking & life coaching
“If you can look up,
then you can get up.”
Dale Ray Smith turned a life marked by addiction, incarceration and loss into more than two decades of sobriety, service and mentorship. Today, his story helps audiences believe that change is possible—and take responsibility for their next step.
Read Dale's full story →Motivational speaking
An unforgettable first-person story of recovery, responsibility and the power of a second chance.
Youth mentoring
Practical, honest guidance for young people navigating choices, consequences and identity.
Life coaching
One-on-one encouragement focused on accountability, resilience and forward movement.
Community programs
Impactful sessions for schools, nonprofits, faith communities, re-entry programs and public-safety partners.
Meet Chaplain Dale Ray Smith
A life redeemed.
A legacy in motion.
“My story is not about perfection. My story is about redemption.”
Dale is a chaplain, certified life coach, mentor, addiction and recovery minister, author, radio guest, television producer, community encourager, and founder/director of Gaining Ground Youth Services.
He has carried his testimony into jail and prison ministries, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, schools, radio, television, law-enforcement programs and the same streets that once nearly destroyed him.
ChaplainCertified life coachRecovery advocateSpeakerAuthorAnger-management facilitatorDomestic-violence facilitator
The people behind the testimony
Faith. Family. Recovery.
Full-circle restoration.
Listen · Watch · Learn
More than a story.
A voice for change.
WATCH
Dale’s videos
See Dale share his journey and the lessons he carries into every room.
Watch now ↗LISTENKeep It Real
Conversations about addiction, reinvention, violence, community and breaking family cycles.
Hear the podcasts ↗BOOKBring Dale to your room
Schools, recovery programs, conferences, companies, churches and community groups.
Speaking details ↗READTo Hell and Back
Lessons of hope for people overcoming tough circumstances.
Explore Dale’s story ↗Real words. Real impact.
People remember how Dale made them believe.
“Dale has taken his new lease on life and helped others with his motivational speeches and mentoring as a real-life example of success.”
“He exhibits the utmost professionalism and enjoys excellent relationships with both colleagues and the community.”
“His sincere ability to make everyone in the room feel important and loved is what I admire the most about him.”
“Our clients were on the edge of their seats waiting for more as Dale Ray spoke.”
“Mistakes do not mark the end. You allowed our students to be encouraged and to see that choices matter.”
“Dale helped me own up to my past, be humble and become a better man. I would not be making progress without him.”
Living media archive
Hear the story
in Dale’s own voice.
Watch interviews, street outreach, radio conversations and testimony from people whose lives Dale has touched.
Watch Dale — 9 videos +
Video testimonies — 6 voices +
Start the conversation
One honest message can change the direction of a life.
Reach out for private transportation, a speaking engagement, life coaching or recovery-focused encouragement.