UGM Dallas 2023 Fall Newsletter

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SEARCHLIGHT

Your Donations AT WORK this North Texas Giving Day

FALL 2023

New pavilion at UGM Dallas to help shelter the homeless from the heat

October 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO EXCITING

Transformation Taking Place at UGM Dallas

It is with great joy and hope that I share with you what the Lord is doing at UGM Dallas. As we look around this world, it is so easy to get discouraged. Every day at UGM Dallas we have the opportunity to witness God at work changing hearts and lives.

Fall is a busy time here at the Mission. We have our 6th Annual William M. Thompson Memorial Golf Classic on Sept. 11th, North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 21st, and Up and Running will be participating in the Texas Quad Half Marathon on Nov. 26th These events provide a platform to share with our community the work being done at UGM Dallas to transform lives and end homelessness one person at a time while also raising the funds needed to operate the next year.

97,405 Bible Study Attendance

1,725 Spiritual Decisions

131,863 Nights Stay 528,896 Meals Served 69 Current Disciples

111,061 Chapel Attendance

Thank you for being a part of the work God is doing here through your prayers, volunteering and giving. It’s an exciting time to be a part of UGM Dallas. Please join us for a tour of our facilities by scheduling at www.ugmdallas.org/tour.

12,751 Counseling Hours

6,615 Addiction Recovery

GOSPEL MISSION IMPACT IN THE GREATER DALLAS
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UGM DALLAS will be on WFAA
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Homeless people come from

ALL WALKS OF LIFE

Anyone could find themselves in need of shelter or a meal.

At UGM Dallas, we don’t just provide meals; we create a nurturing space where the homeless find warmth, love, and support. Through our transformative programs, we empower them with essential life skills, education, and job training, equipping them to break free from the chains of homelessness.

Every dollar helps UGM Dallas transform lives to end homelessness one person at a time.

DONATE TO UGM DALLAS SEPTEMBER 21ST!
UGM Dallas invites you to join us for our 24-hour relay as we offer hope to the homeless one step at a time. PLEASE SUPPORT on North Texas Giving Day We’re inviting our donors, volunteers, local family to this community wide event. Come Giving Day event, and help us reach our Thursday, September 12:00AMUGM Dallas · 3211 Irving 24 Hour Walk & Pray Relay Outdoor Movies Snow Cones Best of the Best Food Trucks

SUPPORT US

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local churches, schools, friends and Come be a part of this North Texas our goal of $500,000.

September 21st - 11:59PM

Blvd. · Dallas, TX 75247

Music / School Bands / Church Choirs

Popcorn Pets Welcome

Everyone is feeling the impacts of the economy.

Several factors are significantly impacting the work being done at UGM Dallas.

IN THE LAST YEAR, WE’VE EXPERIENCED...

40% Increase in Meals Served = INCREASED FOOD EXPENSES

25% More People Served = INCREASED ELECTRICITY & GAS EXPENSES

INCREASES IN THE HOMELESS POPULATION has created a need for ADDITIONAL SECURITY to provide 24/7 oversight.

DONATE NOW UGMDALLAS.ORG ECONOMIC
IMPACT

MY FUTURE Looks Bright RECAP The Timothy Project

The Timothy Project Equips Students for Successful Year

The Timothy Project’s Back 2 School Event helped children at Center of Hope by providing backpacks filled with essential supplies. Children also received haircuts and other services donated by local businesses.

MEET BRIAN

“The Discipleship Program is the key to learning how to be responsible to yourself, to your family and to God.”

Brian joined the Discipleship Program at UGM Dallas and has taken advantage of all the program has to offer.

“I enjoy serving others. To give back to society in a positive way is joyful.”

A special thank you to all donors and volunteers who made the event a success. It was a heartwarming display of community support, ensuring these kids were well-equipped for the upcoming school year.

If you are looking for ways to give, we have posted a list of our needs on our website. Please visit ugmdallas.org/needs We appreciate any and all donations.

PLEASE MAKE A GIFT OR MEMORIAL TODAY! METHOD OF PAYMENT (Please Print) • Credit Card Payment  Visa  Mastercard  Discover  AMEX Name _____________________________________________ Address City State ZIP Card # Expiration Date 3-digit SEC Code____________ Signature __________________________________________ • Check Please make your check payable to the Union Gospel Mission and return it with this form in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. We will send you a receipt for your tax-deductible gift. Mail to: Union Gospel Mission 3211 Irving Blvd., Dallas, TX 75247 �214� 637- 6117 Please mail the form below or visit ugmdallas.org 2309SLD1 GIFT Help feed, clothe, and shelter the hungry and homeless at UGM Dallas. Enclosed is my gift of: $25 $50 $80 $120 $175 $250 Other $_____  I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS A MONTHLY DONATION I would like to make my gift as a memorial or in honor of someone.  IN MEMORY of ____________________________________________  IN HONOR of ____________________________________________ Name of family to be notified of your memorial gift. Name Address ____________________________________________________ City/State/ZIP _______________________________________________ CURRENT
NEEDS
WATCH BRIAN’S STORY

UGM Dallas

Center of Hope Welcomes

NEW COUNSELOR to Staff

We are thrilled to introduce Maranda Brown as the newest addition to our team at UGM Dallas Center of Hope. Maranda brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion, holding a Masters in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Theological Seminary. Your continued support allows UGM Dallas to provide services like counseling to our most vulnerable population.

Sally Kay Davis

(November 11, 1934 - August 3, 2023)

Sally Kay Davis, a beloved figure in the community and a dedicated supporter of UGM Dallas, passed away on August 3, 2023. Sally was a woman of great faith and unwavering love. Sally’s life was marked by her deep commitment to her faith, which she lived out daily. She was a devoted member of Park Cities Baptist Church for over 67 years and was passionate about teaching the Bible. Sally’s son, Davey Davis, continues her legacy as a dedicated board member of UGM Dallas, carrying forward her passion for making a positive impact in the community. Sally’s memory will forever inspire and remind us of the power of faith, family, and love.

UGMDALLAS.ORG · 214.637.6117 /UGMDALLAS @FACESOFUGMDALLAS IN MEMORIAM:
DONORS Kenneth Hollingsworth Kay Potter Dana Cooper Eduardo LoCicero Katherine Glaze Lyle Rebecca McCamey JoAnne S. Eastman Ann Simons Carol Burdette Rick Carter Rob and Betty Shiels Melinda and Norman R. Rogers John Martin Stephen Rogers Paul and Donna Cauley Chuck Hensley Elizabeth Modory Jeanne and Lew Little Becky Feldt Antoinette Davis Fred Fowler David Gowdey Megan and Carson Hall
IN MEMORY OF William “Bill” Thompson Sally Kay Davis Hoby Trimpa Daniel Caballero Sally Davis Sally Davis Sally Kay Davis Sally Davis Sally Kay Davis Scott Etchison Sally Kay Davis Sally Kay Davis Sally Davis Sally Davis Sally Kay Davis Sally Kay Davis Sally Davis Sally Kay Davis Sally Davis Sally Davis Sally Kay Davis Sally Davis Bob Grable DONORS Loretta R. Theus Mary Jane Jones Kelly Armes Mary Jo Ward Sharon Lyle Lee Dinkel Caroline Kay Eastman Stephanie Malone Ann Davis Ana Lydia Hernandez-Garcia Nancy Shelton Julie and Jim Mills Lynn Nikaidoh William R. Ross Sharon and Bobby Floyd Alvin H. Lane Rita Pouncey Imam Stanley Sagert Jere W. Thompson Maryann Allums Stewart Henderson David John Walk Alexis Dawson Britton Bou Lay IN MEMORY OF Michael J. Ayers Sally Davis Mrs. Sally Davis Sally Davis Sally Davis Sally Davis Sally Davis Clark F. Malone Sally Kay Davis Alfonso A. Hernandez ,Sr. Sally Davis Sally Davis Dr. Hitoshi Nikaidoh Sally Davis Sally Kay Davis Sally Kay Davis Brenda, Shirley, & Aslam Deb Sagert Sally Davis Sally Davis Sally Davis Diane Walk Franklin Dawson Hour Khatna Eng, Bou Hong Lay, and Hong Eng Lay IN HONOR OF DONORS Andy and Patty Smith Ralph Heins Laurie and John Gero Ralph Heins Michelle Dunlap Linda S. Brown Sally Kay Davis Bill de la Chapelle Sally Davis Sharon Cramer Sally Davis Jane Brooks Higginbotham IN HONOR OF DONORS Thomas G. Johnson Michal H. Powell Renee Brandon Lucy Pascarelli Sarah Cloutier Timothy Pawul Ruby S. Johnson Sally Davis APSS Cares Team St. Anthony Sally Kay Davis Troy Sanders IN HONOR OF
IN MEMORIAM

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