Local Heroes
For these we give thanks ... This month, we celebrate five local non-profits that make a powerful difference in people’s lives
Mission Arlington 210 W. South St. 817-277-6620
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or more than three decades Mission Arlington, led by Executive Director Tillie Burgin, has been “taking church to the people.” Last Thanksgiving, that manifested in meals being provided to a record-setting 26,095 area residents. Upwards of 600 people come to the Mission daily, and the need to provide for them increases as the holidays approach, Burgin says. “On Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day, beginning at 8 a.m., volunteers are needed at our offices downtown to deliver Thanksgiving food to people in need. We finish by noon,” Burgin says. “We appreciate all our volunteers. Their help is needed throughout the year, but especially before Thanksgiving to donate Thanksgiving turkeys and Thanksgiving food.” Food needed to create Thanksgiving baskets includes turkeys, hams, stuffing mix, vegetables, canned fruit, canned sweet potatoes, canned pie filling, cranberry sauce, boxes of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, beans/rice, tuna, peanut butter, rolls and pie crust. Burgin says volunteers are also needed to prepare and pack Thanksgiving baskets, and to deliver food on Nov. 22. For more: missionarlington.org
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ocated northeast of the University of Texas at Arlington campus, The Salvation Army’s Family Life Center and Youth Education Town in Arlington meet the needs of a broad cross-section of the community. The center provides opportunities for worship, education, recreation, music and community activities. The Family Life Center provides a shelter designed to take families from being homeless to being stable and productive members of society. It is one of the few shelters in the area where families are 712 W. Abram St. • 817-860-1836 able to live together as they strive to get back on their feet. Activities within the Family Life Center include the job skills, parenting classes, finance classes and more. The North Texas Youth Education Town meets the needs of youth and families by dealing with educational, spiritual and health issues. The program consists of an after school program, summer day camp, homework assistance, music, dance, arts and more. For more: salvationarmydfw.org
The Salvation Army
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ARLINGTON TODAY • November 2018 • arlingtontoday.com