UGM Dallas 2022 Fall Newsletter

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UGM Dallas CEO Bruce Butler

GOES TO NEW HEIGHTS to Raise Funds

UNION GOSPEL M I S S I O N I M PAC T I N T H E G R E AT E R DALLAS AREA October 2021 to September 2022

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LIVES ARE BEING CHANGED The last few months have been such an encouraging time as we are reminded God is moving and working in the lives of people. We continue to see lives changed as they hear the Word and accept the gift of eternal life through Jesus. We have more volunteers reaching out to serve post-pandemic, and it encourages our hearts to see people with a heart to serve the broken and hurting in our community.

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Nights Stay

82,971

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Meals Served

3,746

Bible Study Attendance

Spiritual Decisions

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96,670

Current Disciples Chapel Attendance

We also have witnessed the generosity of our donors and the community through multiple fundraisers and giving events in September.We kicked off the month with our annual William M. Thompson Memorial Golf Classic then went straight to our annual Project Vintage Runway Fashion Show.

During this year’s fashion show, we launched Recycling for the Homeless.

UGM Dallas has partnered with Re-Teck, a global leader in electronic recycling, to collect used electronics to be recycled in return for a portion of the proceeds obtained from recycled materials. We then ended the month strong with North Texas Giving Day, an annual one-day, online giving event.

We want to thank you for your prayers and support. Please continue to pray for us as we have the opportunity to reach even more of the homeless population in upcoming weeks as begin the holiday season. May they be reminded of God’s love for them through a meal, a night’s stay and their interaction with our volunteers and staff.

God Bless You.

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Counseling Hours Addiction Recovery Counseling Sessions

BRUCE BUTLER, CEO Chief Executive Officer

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Individuals Gainfully Employed

“I remain confident in this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” - Psalm 27:13

ANNUAL WILLIAM H. THOMPSON MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC

P R O J E C T V I N TA G E R U N WAY F A S H I O N S H O W

UGM Dallas hosted their annual Project Vintage Runway Fashion Show on September 15th at the Hall on Dragon. Up and coming designers, including Adriana Thomas, included recycled electronics into their fashion designs to help launch Recycling for the Homeless. UGM Dallas has partnered with Re-Teck to collect used electronics to be recycled. A portion of the proceeds from the recycled materials will be donated back to UGM Dallas. The show, emceed by former Dallas Cowboy and NFL Superbowl Champion Isaiah Stanback and his wife Natalie, featured a grand finale dress designed by Danny Nguyen.

UGM Dallas’s hosted their annual William H. Thompson Memorial Golf Classic at Tour 18 Golf Course to support the legacy and vision of former UGM CEO, Brother Bill Thompson, whose passion was reaching the homeless of Dallas with life changing programs.

UGM Dallas would like to thank their event sponsors!

Title Sponsor Calvary Bible Church

Diamond Sponsor Integrity Foods LLC

Lunch Sponsor The Time Group

Gold Sponsors Erma Thompson Millet the Printer

Logo Ball Sponsor Victory Fellowship Church Breakfast Sponsor Walt’s Tee Repair Towel Sponsor Randall Stebbins Hole in One Sponsor Tom and Suzanne Duke Hole in One Car Sponsor Lewisville Autoplex Platinum Sponsors Sheils Winnubst Dick & Diane Steele

Hole Sponsors C82 Commercial Re-Teck Connect Unity Fellowship Inc. Raffle Electric Car Re-Teck Gift Providers Texas de Brazil Asian Mint Aletha’s Massage Works In-N-Out Burger Sellinger’s Power Golf Roanoke Club Finders Kenny’s Italian Kitchen

P L E A S E M A K E A G I F T O R M E M O R I A L TO D AY !

Please mail the form below or visit ugmdallas.org

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______________________________________________________

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 ___________________________________________

City/State/ZIP ________________________________________________

• 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.

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Mail to: Union Gospel Mission 3211 Irving Blvd., Dallas, TX 75247 (214) 637- 6117

Address ____________________________________________________

CURRENT NEEDS If you are looking for ways to give, we have posted a list of our needs on our website.

Please visit ugmdallas.org/donate-goods We appreciate any and all donations.

UGM Dallas Team Went to New Heights for

N O RT H T E X A S G I V I N

Bruce Butler, UGM Dallas CEO, his wife, Sharon, UGM staff and Disciples spent the night on the roof of UGM Dallas to raise awareness and funds during North Texas Giving Day, a one-day, online event that helps raise funds

for non-profits. UGM Dallas was featured on Good Day Fox 4 morning news and received the support of local businesses including food deliveries from Off the Bone Barbeque, The Original Pancake House DFW, Les Delices de France, Asian Mint and Packin’ Bowls. Packin’ Bowls also supported UGM by donating $1 from every online order placed on September 22nd. SPERE Corp. brought a bucket truck for

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a lift up to the roof, and Re-Teck brought their Recycle Avengers electric car that is being given away as part of their support of UGM Dallas.

The Mission was blessed with $312,408 donated during the event.

The UGM Dallas Running Team also participated in the Annual Freedom Run leading up the North Texas Giving Day.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

to Feed the Homeless This Holiday Season As families make plans to gather together for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the team at UGM Dallas is working to prepare for greater numbers of individuals and families in need. Tough economic conditions have caused even those with jobs to struggle to make ends meet.

We are ready to meet the need – Will you join us?

The holidays are a reminder to our homeless neighbors of what is missing in their lives – family, food and shelter. This holiday season, join us in reminding them that our community is here to help them get back on their feet.

You can help by giving today. We’ve enclosed meal tickets and ask that you give your best gift knowing it is feeding a homeless person who misses being with their family this time of year.

DONATE NOW! UGMDALLAS.ORG/THANKSGIVING

GREEN MEAL TICKET Your gift of $25 will provide 8 meals to the homeless men, women, children, veterans and elderly living on our streets.

YELLOW MEAL TICKET Your gift of $100 feeds 32 homeless people who have fallen on hard times and need a helping hand.

ORANGE MEAL TICKET Your gift of $250 reminds 80 homeless people that our community cares for them by offering them a hot, nutritious meal.

IN HONOR OF DONORS

IN HONOR OF

Paul Feeser Hannah Oster Mayer Kristin Kline Michael Panchuk Jess Corrigan Kimberly King James Reese Rose Broussard B. Godfrey Robin Gilliam

UGM Dallas Rick Oster Mayer Robert Kline Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Lisa Hartman The Homeless Dallas Michael Short Margaret McKoin The Honda Family Elsa Ashley

IN MEMORIAM DONORS

IN MEMORY OF

Laverne Hascke Amye Cooley W.H. & Cherree Cowan Mary Shoemaker Dr. F.J. Simmons Donald Heyden Mary Catherine King Lynn Nikaidoh Star McKinzie Ann Mounts Kenneth Hollingsworth Robert Middleton Joy Lindsey Jerry Vann Jonathan Ford Avis Lewis Joel Watson Christal Fannin Heath Morrow Jeffrey Mccracken Karen Fallen

Chester Hascke Lindsay Briscoe Johnnie Busbee Barbara Zimmerman Shirley Gimnors Patricia Heyden Walter Knight Dr. Hitoshi C. Nikaidoh Darrius Caristandum Levender McKinzie Troy Taylor William “Bill” Thompson Robert W Middleton III Jerry Fullinwider Clark Lindley Ramon and Dotti Ford Kimberly Cooks Russ Cameron Todd and Louie Parisi Brother Bill Thompson Captain Cecil Ewell Madeline Nell Hargrove

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