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New Beginnings

UNION GOSPEL MISSION OF TARR ANT COUNT Y

If you expect this Impact Report to be all about looking back on the previous year, you won’t be disappointed. Your gifts made a lasting difference to those hurting in 2017!

However, at Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County, we encourage our guests to look ahead with hope toward the new beginnings God wants to give them.

Thanks to your support, Joshua, Zoe, Bobbi and hundreds of men, women and children in our community can leave their pain in the past and move forward unhindered by homelessness, addiction and poverty.

All of us at UGM-TC are focused on the future as well. With a growing homeless population in North Texas, we promise to be here for every man, woman and child who needs our help in the months ahead.

As we celebrate the successes of the past year, we give thanks to God for his unceasing love and to you for being His hands and feet to our neighbors in need.

In Christ,

President/CEO

F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T / C E O

New Beginnings

H E H A S PU T A N E W S O N G I N M Y M O U T H — PR A I S E TO O U R G O D; M A N Y W I L L S E E I T A N D FE A R , A N D W I L L T R U S T I N T H E LO R D.

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DON SHISLERPresident/CEO

2018 Goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Men’s Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Women’s Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Family Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Healing Shepherd Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Volunteer Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Financial Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Our Mission and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

C O N T E N T S

1321 E. Lancaster Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76102(817) 339–2553 | ugm–tc.org

A local united Christian organization and ministry dedicated to providing love, hope, respect, and a new beginning for the homeless of Tarrant County.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSlisted with church affiliations

Chairman: Charlie Allen Christ Chapel Bible Church

Vice Chairman: Mary Jane Edwards Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church

Treasurer: Eddie Broussard Watermark Community Church

Secretary: Columba J. Reid St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church

President & CEO: Don Shisler Saint Mark Episcopal Church

Chaplain: Fr. V. Stanley Maneikis St. Alban’s Episcopal Church

Bill E. Bailey, Christ Chapel Bible Church

James O. Branch, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Rickey J. Brantley, Arborlawn United Methodist

Carl R. Brumley, Christ Chapel Bible Church

Larry Chilton, Christ Chapel Bible Church

Ronald Clinkscale, First Presbyterian Church

Fred Closuit, Christ Chapel Bible Church

Larry D. Eason, First United Methodist Church

Gene Gray, McKinney Memorial Bible Church

Crawford Gupton, Christ Chapel Baptist Church

Pat Hawkins, McKinney Memorial Bible Church

Barcus Hunter, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Robert J. Keffler, Christ Chapel Bible Church

Otis Lemley, Without Walls Church

John Mitchell, Watermark Community Church

Terry Montesi, Christ Chapel Bible Church

Peter Philpott, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Caroline Stephens Samis, Christ Chapel Bible Church

J.D. Stotts, White’s Chapel Methodist Church

Allison Wagner, Christ Chapel Bible Church

W. David White, Christ Chapel Bible Church

Robbie Zimmerman, Trinity Presbyterian

2018 GOALS Serve over 454,000 meals to residents

and guests.

Offer life skills classes to at least 700 residents.

Have at least 400 residents attend extensive employment classes.

Have over 400 residents attend health classes on how to live with chronic illness.

Guarantee tutoring for every school-age child who enters into our facility.

Provide parenting classes to over 30 families.

Offer spiritual development classes to every resident.

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Sometimes our guests are referred to UGM-TC by social workers or through the courts. Some are brought to us by family members or friends. But Joshua believes

“divine intervention” led him to our door.

Joshua never thought he would need the services of a homeless shelter. “I never had a drug addiction or an alcohol problem,” he says. He had always worked hard and supported his family until his children were on their own. But when his last job came to an end and his savings ran out, he had little choice in the matter.

“I literally just stumbled upon UGM-TC,” Joshua remembers. “I was supposed to go to a place in Arlington and Google Maps brought me here.” He was grateful for a place to stay, but even more so for “somewhere to start over, get a foothold and build my life again.”

Joshua says his life had always been grounded in Scripture, but that our Men’s Program gave him the opportunity to go deeper into God’s Word. “Every morning before my feet hit the floor, I read Scripture. I like to read a Proverb a day and then meditate on it.” He tells us that

the Personal Social Adjustment skill-building program and ALPHA, our Bible-based course, have made the most impact on him.

“ALPHA is life-changing,” Joshua says. “It slows me down and teaches me more intimately about Scripture than I ever thought possible. Our ALPHA group is more like a family. There’s so much interaction.”

Today, Joshua is interviewing for jobs and looks forward to being in a place of his own again. As an Army and Army Reserve veteran, he is also eligible for benefits, which the Mission has helped him to access. “Your giving means a lot more than you’ll ever know!” he tells you.

M E N ’ S P R O G R A M

“I’m building my life again.”

…B E R E N E W E D I N T H E S PI R I T O F YO U R M I N D, A N D T H AT YO U PU T O N T H E N E W M A N W H I C H WA S C R E AT E D ACCO R D I N G TO G O D,

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IN 2017, YOUR SUPPORT HELPED:

Provide 46,833 sheltered nights to men residents.

Secure housing and income for 82 Men’s Program graduates.

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Thirty years of experience in education hadn’t prepared Zoe for the prospect of homelessness. When her last job ended, she had nowhere to go and was thankful

when a friend took her in. However, when her friend’s daughter returned home, Zoe was again looking at life on the streets.

“Thinking about a homeless shelter was a little bit much for me,” Zoe admits. “I had seen the Mission, but it wasn’t until I started reading about it that I got more comfortable with it.” To her surprise, her first night at UGM-TC put her completely at ease. “I slept really well. I felt safe.”

After joining our Women’s Program, Zoe discovered that she still loved to learn, especially about her faith. “I’ve always had a good connection with God, but my roommate and I do Bible study with each other every night. It feels good.”

Zoe also learned about the benefits of living in community. “All these ladies have wonderful personalities,” she tells us. “Everybody has a story. Even though we come from all walks of life, all cultures, all backgrounds, we still have that commonality there and respect each other for that.”

With the help of her new friends at UGM-TC, Zoe began making plans for a new life, which will eventually lead her back to her family. “Right now, I’m looking for work,” she says. “I have a resume already. I just need help with the resources for finding the work that’s out there.” Thanks to you, Zoe will have all the support she needs now and through her first year on her new job.

“I did a lot of praying before I came to the Mission and this is where God led me,” Zoe says. “I thank you for caring and I appreciate it!”

H E H A S M A D E E V E RY T H I N G B E AU T I FU L I N I T S T I M E . A L S O H E H A S PU T E T E R N I T Y I N T H E I R H E A R T S , E XC E P T T H AT N O O N E C A N FI N D O U T

T H E W O R K T H AT G O D D O E S FR O M B E G I N N I N G TO E N D.

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W O M E N ’ S P R O G R A M

“I felt safe.”

IN 2017, YOUR SUPPORT HELPED:

Provide 18,499 sheltered nights to women residents.

Secure housing and income for 60 Women and Family Program graduates.

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“Last summer, I was in a really big depression,” Bobbi recalls. “Everything was just falling apart.” Suddenly homeless, she wondered, “What’s the

point in trying?” But there was a point: her seven-year-old son.

UGM-TC’s Family Program gave Bobbi and her son the encouragement and resources they needed to start fresh. “I’ve got a much better perspective on life,” she says. “The Mission has changed who I am.”

Looking back on the death of her mother 11 years ago, Bobbi tells us, “It completely pushed away the possibility that God was there. Then I came to the Mission and I went to the ALPHA course. The moment I got in there, it felt like home. I discovered that God is on my side. Now, every night before I go to sleep I say a prayer for me and my son. I’m just so blessed.”

Your gifts also made a tremendous difference to Bobbi’s son. “He’s made quite a few friends. He loves going to Good News Club,” Bobbi tells us, referring to a children’s Bible study led by community members who teach Bible stories

and lessons, songs and Scripture memory. “And he’s doing great in school. The tutoring program has really helped him.” Since he has been at UGM-TC, the second-grader has gone from a kindergarten reading level to a third grade level. “He has stacks of books that he loves to read!” she says proudly.

Thanks to your prayers and support, Bobbi is excited about her future. “I’m about to start a program that will help me find an actual career, not just a job,” Bobbi says. “I can finally be happy, and it’s all because of the Mission. To the folks who give to UGM-TC, no matter how small, no matter how big, you are touching somebody’s life.”

…F O R G E T T I N G T H O S E T H I N G S W H I C H A R E B E H I N D A N D R E AC H I N G F O R WA R D TO T H O S E T H I N G S W H I C H A R E A H E A D, I PR E SS TO WA R D T H E G OA L

F O R T H E PR I Z E O F T H E U P WA R D C A L L O F G O D I N C H R I S T J E SU S .

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F A M I LY C E N T E R

“I can finally be happy.”

IN 2017, YOUR SUPPORT HELPED:

Provide 30,603 sheltered nights to family residents, including dual-parent families and fathers with children.

Positively affect the lives of 261 boys and girls in our Family Program.

Allow 74 students to receive structured tutoring.

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The Healing Shepherd Clinic is dedicated to providing education, preventative care and medical treatment to homeless people in a climate of compassion and dignity.

Homeless, men, women and children—even families—are exposed to harsh weather, mal-nutrition, diseases and lack of sanitation. Additionally, many are unaware that they have chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or mental illness. Often their only option for even the simplest medical care is to

go to the emergency room. With your help, Healing Shepherd Clinic cares for the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of our residents and guests.

Jack’s journey to Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County began on Christmas Day in 2013 when he was driving down East Lancaster and thought volunteering to help those experiencing homelessness would be a good fit. After some research, he decided to spend his

time at UGM-TC because we “provide those experiencing homelessness with more than just a meal or shelter, but a real chance to get the help and support they need to move on in their lives.”

Jack now serves lunch every Tuesday and has logged over 400 volunteer hours since January of 2014! Jack says, “Words escape me to fully express the joy I feel volunteering at the Mission. I work with some of the finest, most loving and caring people I have ever been around! I am truly thankful.”

If you are willing to help change lives, we would love to have you as a volunteer too. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 817-338-8402.

H E A L I N G S H E P H E R D C L I N I C

V O L U N T E E R P R O F I L E : J A C K

A N D D O N O T B E CO N F O R M E D TO T H I S W O R L D, B U T B E T R A N S F O R M E D BY T H E R E N E W I N G O F YO U R M I N D, T H AT YO U M AY PR OV E W H AT I S

T H AT G O O D A N D ACC E P TA B L E A N D PE R FE C T W I L L O F G O D.

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IN 2017:

2,500 volunteers contributed 40,165 hours in time, valued at over $969,603 in UGM-TC staff savings.

IN 2017, YOUR SUPPORT HELPED:

Provide care for 759 residents at the Healing Shepherd Clinic.

Allow 6,282 office visits for checkups and other medical and mental health needs.

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F I N A N C I A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Serve 412,414 meals to residents and guests from the street.

Provide 240,039 sheltered nights to residents and homeless guests.

Provide services to 4,146 women, men and families.

Offer 110,647 chapel services to 3,529 residents and guests.

Offer spiritual enrichment programs to 162 family members and 604 single men and women.

IN 2017, YOUR SUPPORT HELPED:

Note: Figures shown are unaudited. A complete audited statement is available upon request.

Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County does not accept any govern ment funding. These financial highlights are truly a testament to the generosity and compassion of our community in 2017.

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2016 UGM-TC: $6,091,660

Healing Shepherd Clinic: $346,869

Combined: $6,438,529

2017 UGM-TC: $7,439,690

Healing Shepherd Clinic: $371,174

Combined: $7,810,864

WHERE YOUR DONATIONS GO SOURCES OF REVENUE

77% Program Services

17% Marketing &

Development

6% Management

& General

77% Individuals

4% Charitable Trusts

2.5% Churches

5% Companies

11.5% Foundations

& Community Organizations

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M I S S I O N

To provide love, hope, respect, and a new beginning for the homeless, offering a program of care that leads to true, lasting healing.

V I S I O N

To continue meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of people who come to us for help.

1321 E. LANCASTERFORT WORTH, TX 76102

817-339-2553WWW.UGM-TC.ORG

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