Tuesday, September 30, 2014 2:57 PM

As the temperatures begin to cool in North Texas, and as the summer months appear more distant in the “rear-view” mirrors, Mission Arlington®’s focus turns to the upcoming holiday season.

Our Fall Festival is immediately ahead. Bouncy houses, free food, carnival booths, and a big hay ride will draw about 2,000 kids to the family fun alternative. You can help by providing individually wrapped bags of candy for the kids, or by volunteering individually or wit a group on that day. Call 817-704-6143 for more details.

Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. Already, Mission Arlington® is counting turkeys, and separating out Thanksgiving food. You can help 1) by bringing Turkeys and/or Thanksgiving food to our downtown location, and by 2) volunteering before Thanksgiving, or on Thanksgiving day.

Christmas is just around the corner. Mission Arlington®’s Christmas Store opens from December13th through December 23rd, from 10 to 6 every day except for Sundays.  You can help by volunteering in the store, or by 2) bringing new or nearly new Christmas gifts for children.  You can find suggestions here: TOY DRIVE IDEAS.

As we turn the corner into Fall, Mission Arlington® finds its supplies of food running lower than normal. Food drives are a great way to support the Mission during these days.

We are ever grateful for your support.  Together we are making a difference in the lives of real people in a moment of need.