Sometimes a simple message of love is just what our residents need. That's exactly what the 7th & 8th graders at All Saints Episcopal School did this past Tuesday at the Mission! They hosted a valentine making party for our families. It was a really special event full of laughter, positivity and most of all [...]
The Reverend Vernon Williams is a volunteer Chapel Leader at UGM-TC. He began his ministry here back in 1998. He led two chapel services a month until his kidney’s failed him. For four years, Vernon waited and waited to receive a new kidney. Then there was dialysis three times a week. Vernon hoped and prayed [...]
Tarrant County businesses, churches & private citizens have an uncanny ability to spread their generosity throughout the community during the holidays and UGM-TC has certainly been the beneficiary of that kindness throughout the years. But, once the holidays are over, it can sometimes get a little quiet in the volunteer departments around the area. Fortunately, [...]
Every year, the children at Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County get to experience the magic of Christmastime. Whether it's through the multitude of decorations or through the many volunteers that come and host special holiday events, it's impossible to not feel the Christmas spirit. With that said, one of the most remarkable events that takes place here during the holidays is [...]
We celebrated Thanksgiving a little early at the Mission today. We do two days worth of Thanksgiving meals so we make sure everyone has the chance to eat some turkey and dressing. So far, we’ve been able to serve over 300 people! This year, we are certainly thankful for all of our incredible volunteers! They share their [...]
This week, the Seniors of Oakridge School came to serve at the Mission. This smart and hard-working bunch came to help us prepare our Christmas decorations. We go all out here at the Mission in terms of decorating. It provides for such a warm and festive place! The students were such a great help this year. We are happy to [...]
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, the Master Gardeners of Tarrant County came to host a wreath making class for our residents. They were kind enough to supply all of the fun and festive materials. They were even nice enough to gift our President/CEO, Don Shisler and Chaplain Stanley Maneikis with wreaths of [...]
We wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to those that donated candy for Halloween! We received a generous amount of delicious candy, that was passed out when the kids went trick-or-treating in McFadden Hall. The adults were able to partake in some candy too! We are so grateful that the community thinks of us in [...]
Union Gospel Mission’s Young Professionals Group hosted a Fall Festival for the Family Center on Tuesday. There were crafts, games, face painting and plenty of treats! All of the families had a blast and were greatful to have so many people put the event on for them. The YP Group did an amazing job of [...]
Now that it is officially cooling off here in Texas, we’re welcoming the fall with open arms here at UGM-TC! Recently, our women residents were able to gather in fellowship for a fall-themed craft that kicked off the season properly. They decorated ceramic pots and put the flowers of their choice in for the final touch. [...]