Novartis – Alcon team member volunteering in our pantry, providing food to people with such a great spirit. So thankful for all volunteers who make a difference here.

If you have never had a crisis where you needed a little extra help to get by – perhaps not from a place like ours, but from anywhere, you might not understand Mission Arlington.^®  On the other hand, if you have had something fall through unexpectedly with your employment, in a relationship, or with your health through the years, then you probably remember what it took, and how good it felt to know that someone not only cared, but provided practical support. Providing help like that is what we get to do every day.

We love the privilege we have of walking this journey with such generous, thoughtful, and caring people like you. We can be in place to support families in a “moment of crisis,” because you give.

Perhaps to some, a $50 or $100 isn’t much, but when it makes the difference in keeping your lights on, or staying in your home another month until things get back together, it means so much. Add to that, a week’s worth of food, and other household items or furniture, and the support means a lot.

Through the first quarter of 2016, nearly 30,000 people (29,778) received help through our front room. This pace equals approximately 10,000 people a month.  We are so grateful for your help.

As you know, it is important to us that each person is treated with dignity and respect.  We want to hear people’s stories, and we offer to pray with each one open to that kind of spiritual investment.  We also follow up each week, so that we can know how the people are doing, and what other kinds of help we might be able to provide.

This week, a young lady received a house load of furniture on the same day that she applied for it.  When she was reporting it to her pastor later in the week, she gave praise to God, over and over.  We couldn’t agree more.

Thank you so much for helping us to help the people.  We are grateful for you.