Student from Liberty Christian School helping Mission Arlington get ready for Thanksgiving

Columbus day celebrates the anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12th, 1492. Columbus day became an official federal holiday in the United States in 1937.  Since 1970, the holiday has been connected to the second Monday in October.

In our community, while the banks, federal agencies, and other businesses are closed, the schools are open, and Mission Arlington^® is open for business as well.  People express their support for this day as a “day of service,” using their time and talents to make a difference in people’s lives all across our community.

Before 8 a.m. this morning, students were already waiting at the mission, ready to give their day in service and support.  Several student groups, churches, individuals, and families are here today, helping us, and taking care of the people.

We are grateful for the privilege we have of being open today, and of serving our community. The only day Mission Arlington^® closes each year is Christmas Day.

Student groups today are helping us organize, sort, and move donated food into position for Thanksgiving, among so many other tasks we needed help with today.

We are grateful for the constant, faithful, support of our community.  Together, we can make a difference.