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2024

  • May 14, 2024. “Texas Baptists provide funds for Mission Arlington® clinic. By Texas Baptist Communications. The Baptist Standard. Read the article here.
  • March 13, 2024. “New basketball court in Arlington rekindles memories for Green, Kidd.”  Dallas Mavericks. Read the article here.

2023

  • October 28, 2023. “Rangers, MLB Support Pediatric Health Care in Arlington.” By Alyson Footer, National Correspondent. Read the Article here.
  • October 27, 2023. “Mission Arlington to Expand Free Community Medical Clinic Thanks to World Series Legacy Gift.” By Susan Shrock, Office of Communications, City of Arlington. Read the article here.
  • September 20, 2023. “A Way of Life” – A walk through Mission Arlington’s humble history, major impact.” The Shorthorn. By Isaac Appelt. Photos by Ronaldo Bolanos. Link to the article here.
  • August 21, 2023. “Meet Miss Tillie Burgin, the Ageless Angel of Arlington,” by Paul Combs. Medium. Read the article here.
  • April 14, 2023. “Tillie Burgin: Saying Yes to Jesus.” By Alison Dellenbaugh. Next Step Disciple. Read the article here.
  • January 16, 2023. “Mission Arlington Invites Community to Give Back on Day Off.” By Andrea Gonzalez and Steven Shaw. The Shorthorn.  Read the article here.

2022

  • December 21, 2022. “An Arlington nonprofit helps families struggling to afford rent, utilities during the holiday season.” By Kailey Broussard. KERA News. Link here to read the article.
  • December 12, 2022. “Rangers’ Toy Drive highlight community bond between Players, fans.’ By Ariana Vedia.  Major League Baseball. To read the article, link here.
  • November 28, 2022. “Texas Rangers toy drive to take place December 12 at Globe Life Field.”  Press Release, Major League Baseball.  Link hereto read the article.
  • November 22, 2022. “Explore Arlington gives back with Mission Arlington® for Thanksgiving.” By Office of Communications, City of Arlington.  Link here to review the article.

2021

  • November 23, 2021. “Mission Arlington® adjusts to Thanksgiving Donation Shortage. By Macy Jenkins. Arlington FOX FOUR NEWS. Link here to read the article.
  • November 23, 2021. “Arlington non-profit looking for volunteers this Thanksgiving. By Baylee Friday. KRLD Radio 1080 AM. Link to read here.
  • November 23, 2021. “COVID, economic woes pressure North Texas nonprofits. Are volunteers delivering?” Fort Worth Star-Telegram. By Kailey Broussard. Read the article here.
  • November 22, 2021. “Arlington Organization Helping Feed Families for Thanksgiving Holiday. NBCDFW. To view the video, link here.
  • October 8th, 2021. “North Texas Teen Gives Back with Socks.” WBAP News-talk 820. Read the article here.
  • January 22nd, 2021. “FEMA delivers more bottled water to North Texans.” CBS FOX 4. By Macy Jenkins. Read the news article here.

2020

  • December 14, 2020. “Mission Arlington’s Christmas Store Prepares to Help Families in Need.” City of Arlington. By Office of Communication. Link here to read the article.
  • December 11, 2020. “Take a drive. Bring a bicycle and helmet for Mission Arlington’s donation event.” Ft Worth Star Telegram. By Kailey Broussard. Link here to read the article.
  • December 11, 2020.  “Arlington non-profit prepares for annual holiday tradition.” Fox 4 KDFW. By Macy Jenkins. Link here to read the article.
  • December 11, 2020.  “Arlington nonprofit prepares for annual bike giving caravan.” KRLD NewsRadio 1080. Link here to read the article.
  • November 26, 2020. “Volunteers in Arlington Deliver Thanksgiving Meals To Families In Need.” 21 CBSDFW. By Jason Allen. Link here to read the article.
  • November 18, 2020. “Not the Retiring Type: Dallas Morning News. Harriet F. Blake Reporter. Link to the original article here.  Read the pdf here.
  • November 16, 2020.  “Mission Arlington Prepares for Pandemic Thanksgiving.” NBCDFW. By Noelle Walker. Link here to read the article.
  • November 7, 2020.  “Mission Arlington Welcomes Volunteers for Holiday Season.” Spectrum Local News. By Lupe Zapata. Link  here to read the article.
  • October 29, 2020.  “Mission Arlington running low on donations, supplies.” KRLD NewsRadio 1080. By Baylee Friday. Link here to read the article.
  • October 28, 2020.  “Mission Arlington in Need of Clothes, Food Staples as Winter Weather Approaches.” NBCDFW. Link hereto read the article.
  • October 23, 2020.  “HUD Secretary Ben Carson visits Mission Arlington.” Fort-Worth Star-Telegram. By Kailey Broussard. Link here to read the article.
  • September 4, 2020. “Mission Arlington grapples with volunteer shortage as donations increase.” The Shorthorn. By Chongyang Zhang. Link here to read the article.
  • August 18, 2020.  “An Arlington food pantry sees demand skyrocket by 364% – and calls for volunteers.” The Dallas Morning News. By Braden Garcia. Link here to read the article.
  • June 28, 2020. “Mission Arlington & Arlington PD Replace Stolen Bike.” Focus Daily News. Written by staff. Read the article here.
  • June 24, 2020.  “Around the State: DBU Coffeehouse benefits Mission Arlington.” Baptist Standard. Link here to read the article.
  • June 2nd, 2020. “Here’s another chance to support downtown Arlington restaurants, for a charitable cause.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram. By Rick Mauch. Link here to read the article.
  • May 21, 2020. “Arlington man fights COVID with 3D printer to create masks, shields for those in need.” FW Star-Telegram. By Rick Mauch. Read the article here.
  • April 7, 2020. “Arlington nonprofits continue serving the community amid the COVID – 19 pandemic.” The Shorthorn. By Brayden Garcia. Link here to read the article.
  • April 1st, 2020. Mayor Jeff Williams’s Meals for a Mission raises $5,000 for Mission Arlington / Mission Metroplex. City of Arlington Press Release. Read the article here.
  • March 31, 2020. “Meals for Mission Arlington encourages ordering from local restaurants to support Mission Arlington.” The Shorthorn. By Brayden Garcia. Link here to read the article.
  • March 17, 2020. “North Texas food pantries seeing drop in donations during coronavirus outbreak.” Fox 4 By Dionne Anglin. Link here to read the article.
  • February 26, 2020. Text of Award presented in honor of Tillie Burgin by Arlington Police Department. Read here.

2019

  • December 14, 2019. “Mission Arlington makes sure every kid gets a present.” Patch.com. By City of Arlington Press Release Desk. Read the article here.
  • December 11, 2019. “Santa’s Helpers shopping spree: “It’s a blessing for everybody.” NBC5. By Kevin Reece. Link here to read the article.
  • December 4, 2019. “Trickle Down: Changes to the tax law create challenges to local nonprofits seeking donations.” Fort Worth Weekly. By Jeff Prince. Link to the article here.
  • November 28th, 2019. “Thousands of Volunteers Spend Thanksgiving with Mission Arlington.” NBC5. By Alanna Quillen. Link here to see the article.
  •  November 26, 2019. “Something good: Kids donate Thanksgiving Food for thousands.” NBCDFW. By Ben Russell. Link here to read the article.
  • September 5, 2019. “Arlington, Dallas Cowboys form powerful huddle for charity. Here’s how you can help.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  By Rich Mauch. Read the article here.
  • May 14th, 2019. “The Burgin Family: Missionaries, educators, inspirations.” Baptist Standard. By Jim Burgin. Link here to read the article.

2018

  • September 21st, 2018.  “Pro Players Foundation Celebrates New Playground for Mission Arlington”® MyArlingtonTX. Read the article here.
  • June 26th, 2018. “Mission Arlington: Why Arlington?” Baptist Standard. By Shannon Peterson. Read the article here.
  • July 13th, 2018. “Mission Arlington®” on Rangers Insider. Click here to see the video
  • March 26th, 2018. “Mission Arlington®: Making an Impact.” Baptist Standard. By Adam Jones. Read the article here.

2017

  • December 17th, 2017. “Arlington GM employees give 30,000 children hope for Christmas.” Arlington Voice. By Zack Maxwell. Read the article here.
  • December 11th, 2017. “Mission Arlington Christmas store offers hope”  Arlington Voice. By Ken Costlow. Read the article here.
  • December 6th, 2017. “Kids in poverty will ride bikes from Mission Arlington.”  Star Telegram. By Faye Reeder. Read the article here.
  • November 29th, 2017. Arlington Today. “The Front Line.” By Kenneth Perkins. Read the article here.
  • November 22nd, 2017. “The holidays are times of crisis” by Bill Hanna, 11-22-2017. Star Telegram. Read this article here.
  • August 28th, 2017. “Dream Builders with Mission Arlington’s Rainbow Express® program.” By Ryan Hunt. City of Arlington, TX Read the article here.
  • August 23rd, 2017. “Around the State: Students begin semester with service.” The Baptist Standard. Written by staff. Read the article here.
  • August 9th, 2017. “Greater Texas Credit Union hosted school supply drive for Mission Arlington® Press Release. Read the article here.
  • July 5th, 2017. “From India to Arlington: Serving An Undeniable God.” Texas Baptist Life. By Ruth Whorton. Read the article here.
  • April 15th, 2017. “Rolling Hills sets first-ever charity event: a golf tournament for Mission Arlington.” Fort Worth Star Telegram. By Charean Williams.  Read the article here!
  • March 10th, 2017. “Food for Body and Soul.” Texas Baptists Magazine. By Jaclyn Bonner. Read the article here!
  • February 28th, 2017. “Texas Trust employee training day benefits Mission Arlington® . Press Release. No author. Read the article here!

2016

  • August 2nd, 2016. “City Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Mission Arlington with Proclamation.” By the Office of Communications, City of Arlington, TX. Read the article here.
  • August 2nd, 2016. Commissioner’s Court, Tarrant County, TX. “Resolution upon Mission Arlington’s 30th Anniversary.” Read the resolution here.
  • July 27th, 2016. “Mission Arlington marks 30 years of changed lives.” Baptist Standard. By George Henson. Read the article here.
  • July 20th, 2016. “A League of its Own: How some visionaries and a community teamed to create the Mission Arlington® Baseball Academy.” Arlington Today. July 2016. PP. 44–6. By Toni Randle-Cook. You can read the article here.
  • June 9th, 2016. “Inspiration seeds innovation at Mission Arlington.” Staff of Downtown Arlington Management Corporation. Read the Article here.
  • May 14th, 2016. “Dad honors son’s memory with baseball field for Mission Arlington.” Arlington Citizen Journal. By Faye Reeder. Read the article here.
  • May 3rd, 2016. “Prestidge and Burgin to receive 2016 Legacy Awards. The Baptist Standard. By Leah Reynolds, Texas Baptist Communications. Read the article here.
  • April 22, 2016.  Facebook Post. State Representative Tony Tinderholt District 94.  Representative Tinderholt presented to Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex Resolution 16R470 honoring its work and ministry over 30 years.  View the post here.
  • January 19th, 2016. “420 volunteer for MLK Day of Service.” The Shorthorn. By Anthony Musselman, The Shorthorn staff.  Read the Article here.
  • January 5th, 2016. “Mission Arlington: The week that changed my life.” By Heather McDemeritt. The Baptist Standard. Read the article here.

2015

  • November 25th, 2015. “Mission Arlington ready to feed 27,000 on Thanksgiving.” WFAA Television. By Todd Unger, reporter. Read the article here.  Enjoy the video here.
  • November 25th, 2015. “Mission Arlington brings Thanksgiving to homes.” The Shorthorn. By Ariana Vera, staff writer Read the article here.
  • September 2nd, 2015.  “Student embraces relocation after Hurricane Katrina.” The Shorthorn. By Jessica Chapa. Read the article here.
  • August 31st, 2015. “MavSwap runs out of T-shirts in 2 hours.” The Shorthorn. By Jocilan Caston. Read the article here.
  • August 29th, 2015. “Student embraces relocation after Hurricane Katrina.” The Shorthorn. By Jessica Chapa. Read the article here.
  • August 24th, 2015. “The Excitement of Discovery.” The Baptist Standard. By Laura Ellis. Read the article here.
  • July 31st, 2015. “Mission Arlington: Ninja Turtle, Robots, and Dignity.” The Baptist Standard.  By Laura Ellis. Read the article here.
  • July 3rd, 2015. “Arlington: Clarification of God’s calling.” The Baptist Standard. By Elizabeth Coudrain, Summer Missionary at Mission Arlington 2015. Read the article here.
  • June 3, 2015. “Youth group returns to Mission Arlington.” Webster Progress Times. By Gwen Sisson. Read the article here.
  • April 23, 2015. “Young Adults Gather for Festival of Worship.” Adventist News Network. By A. Allan Martin. You can read the article here.
  • April 11, 2015. “Volunteers gather for day of community service.” Shorthorn. Written by Kenney Kost and staff. Read the article here.
  • Spring 2015. “Community: La Sweet Vida.” UTArlington Magazine. No Author listed. Read the article here. To see more, check out this link.
  • March 17th, 2015. “Community College Students serve Mission Arlington.” The Baptist Standard. By Jourdan Pollock. Read the article here.
  • February 23, 2015. “Homeless seek safety during winter storm.” The Shorthorn. By Cassie Logan, the Shorthorn sports editor. Read the article here.
  • January 19, 2015. “Volunteers help mission recover from holiday season.” The Shorthorn. By Dylan Bradley. Read the article here.
  • January 6, 2015. “Mission Arlington: More than Expected.” The Baptist Standard. By Joe Dacus. Read the article here.

2014

  • November 20, 2014. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Timberview rounds up 79 turkeys for Mission Arlington.” No author listed. Read the article here.
  • March 12, 2014. “Church uses Disciple Now to Change Worldview of Youth.” The Baptist Standard. By George Henson. Link here to read the article.
  • February 25, 2014. “Art of Giving Awards 2014.” “Fort Worth: the City’s Magazine.”  By Jennifer Casseday. Link here to read the article.

2013

  • December 13, 2013. “GM gives to Mission Arlington®: Photo Galleries.” Ft. Worth Star-Telegram.
  • June 28, 2013. “Middle School Students Spend Summer Days Serving the Community.” Liberty Life Webnews. Posted by Nicholsv. Link here for the article.
  • June 26, 2013. “Thriving Among the Dying Churches.” Holy Soup. By Tom Schultz.
  • May 15, 2013. Associated Baptist Press. “Missional before missional was cool.”  By Jeff Brumley. Link here to read the article.
  • May 13, 2013. HTG Peer Groups: theVOICEofHTG. “‘Mission Accomplished!’ at Mission Arl….” By Christi Sacco.
  • May 2013. Dallas Family Magazine. “Tillie Burgin: On Mission in her Hometown. By Amanda DeWitt. Link here!
  • April 23, 2013. Faith & Leadership: Where Christian Leaders Reflect, Connect and Learn. “Mission Arlington is taking church to the people.” By Jeffrey Weiss.
  • April 12, 2013. Liberty Life. “Students Provide Assistance and Love on Missions Day.” By Nicholsv. Link here!
  • April 2, 2013. Downtown Arlington Management Corporation Website. “Mission Considers Volunteering a Blessing.” By Lindsey Juarez. Link here.

2012

  • December 24, 2012. Dallas Morning News. “GM Arlington workers donate $115,000 in toys to charities.” By Terry Box. Read the article here.
  • December 20, 2012. La Estrella. ”El espiritu navideño recorre el Metroplex,” By Jay Torres. Read the article here.
  • December 17, 2012. BLOG: “Giving Back to Mission Arlington with Chevrolet.”  Read the article here.
  • November 26, 2012. “Six Flags Over Texas makes special delivery to Mission Arlington.” Arlington Citizen Journal, by Patrick M. Walker.
  • November 15, 2012. “DBU business office volunteers help Mission Arlington prepare for winter. The Baptist Standard. By Kaie Lowrie.
  • September 14, 2012. “Softball team helps out in the community.” The Shorthorn. By Randy McVay.
  • September 13, 2012. “The Youth of Good Shepherd Catholic Community are playing a larger role than ever in serving their church and their community. DFW Catholic.org.
  • September 10, 2012. “GM Workers Rolling Up Their Sleeves in the Community.” CBS/DFW.
  • September 7th, 2012. “Consilium Cares Continues; Consilium Staffing on a Mission to Serve their Local Community.
  • August 26, 2012. “UTA Volunteers lend a hand at super Service Saturday. The Shorthorn. By Travis Detherage.
  • August 21, 2012. “God Provides.” Dallas Baptist Standard. By Hailey McNutt.
  • August 21, 2012. “Arlington Ride2Work program gets funding for now.Fort Worth Star Telegram. By Patrick M. Walker.
  • August 8, 2012. “Letter Inspires Fort Worth Campus Donation of Computers to Mission Arlington.” Today @ Remington College. Published by MaryK and written by Dana Seelye.
  • August 6, 2012. “Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor Hosts School Supply Drive Benefitting Mission Arlington.” Six Flags Promotional Publicity.
  • June 28th, 2012. Electricity Simplified: Texas Power’s Newsletter: “Community Spotlight: Mission Arlington.” By Lindsey Perkins Wade.
  • June 21, 2012. In Touch: “The Metroplex to Shallowater & Bryan.” By David Hardage, BGCT Executive Director.
  • June 8th, 2012. The Baptist Standard. “No spoiled ‘frat boys’ at DBU; their h….” By Kalie Lowrie, Dallas Baptist University.
  • June 6th, 2012. “A Faithful Following.”Texas Baptists News.” By Kaitlin Warrington.
  • May 29, 2012. “Got Veggies? We do!” My Arlington, Texas. Posted by the City of Arlington.
  • May 17, 2012. “HTG VARs Provide Technology Makeover for Texas Cha….” CRN. By Scott Campbell.
  • January 22nd, 2012. “Bike Friendly Arlington scours city for canned-good donations.” By Sarah Lutz in The Shorthorn.
  • January 20th, 2012. The Baptist Standard. “DBU students serve community on MLK Day.” By staff.
  • January 6, 2012. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Rivals in the Cotton Bowl work together for charity.” By Patrick M. Walker. Read the article here.
  • January 5th, 2012. Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. “Cotton Bowl schools team up at Mission Arlington.” By Patrick M. Walker.
  • January 4th, 2012. “Dallas-Fort Worth charities wrap us busy year.” By Alex Branch.  Read the article here!
  • January 3rd, 2012. ” A Student’s reflections on delivering Christmas.” By Loren Gonzalez. Read the article here.

2011

  • December 23rd, 2011. “Niata Owens: Returning the Christmas Favor. Read the link here.
  • December 23rd, 2011. “High demand has Arlington job transit service running on fumes.” By Robert Cadwallader.
  • December 19th, 2011. “Primrose students donated gifts for Christmas.”
  • December 13th, 2011. “Santa comes to GM in Arlington.” Children from Mission Arlington will get to pick out toys or bikes at the GM plant.”
  • November 23rd, 2011. La Estrella. “Acción de Gracias. Se dedican a servir a quienes están más necesitados.” Por Jay Torres. Link here.
  • November 21, 2011. Star-Telegram. “DFW agencies to feed Thanksgiving meals this week to those in need.” By Terry Evans. Read the article here!
  • November 16, 2011. Star-Telegram. “Grassroots network provides free healthcare to uninsured in Tarrant County.” By Alex Branch.  Read the article here!
  • November 15,2011. Star-Telegram. “At Mission Arlington, a cheerful labor of love.”  By Robert Cadwallader. Read the article here.
  • October 25th, 2011. Enid News. “Local teens assist in cleanup.” By James Neal, Staff Writer. Read the article here.
  • October 10th, 2011.  The Shorthorn. “Students show off new fashion at “It’s a Fashion Affair.” By April Moore.
  • October 7th, 2011. Destiny in Bloom: A Woman’s Online Magazine. “God, Service Stations, and M&Ms.” By Blynda Lane. Read the article here.
  • September 11th, 2011. The Shorthorn. “UTA Volunteers lend helping hands to Mission arlington.” By Briana Bolton.
  • September 7th, 2011. The Shorthorn. “Mavericks on a Mission kicks off year for UTA volunteers.” By staff.
  • August 30, 2011. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Chesapeake Energy donating 45,000 pounds of water to Tarrant County charities.” By Scott Nishimura.
  • August 17, 2011. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “In Arlington, getting school supplies to needy kids is community effort.” By Robert Cadwallader. Read the article here.
  • August 8, 2011. Arlington Citizen Journal. “Mission Arlington marks 25 years of helping people and changing lives.” By Patrick M. Walker.
  • August 5, 2011. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor pencil in Mission Arlington’s school supply effort.” By Susan Schrock. Read the article here.
  • July 28, 2011. “A Reputation Means.” Blog by Art Rogers. Link to the article here!
  • July 25, 2011. Dallas Morning News. “Dog days at Rangers Ballpark are a relief for the hungry and cash-strapped.” By Julie Chang, staff writer. Read the article here!
  • July 21, 2011. HopeStar. “More Hope for Joplin’ on the way.” By Stephanie Harris-Smith.
  • July 15, 2011. The Baptist Standard. “Shedding Tears.” by Summer Missionary Taylor Havard.
  • April 13, 2011. HTG Peer Groups’ ‘Hands that Give’ Project Support Mission Arlington. Read the article here.
  • February 4, 2011. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Singer spreads warmth and faith.” By Patrick M. Walker. Read the article here.

2010

  • April 5, 2010. Church Planting Movements: Best Practices from across the Globe. “Mission Arlington on the verge of a CPM.” By Neill Mims. Read the article here!
  • April 2, 2010. Baptist Standard. “Student Volunteers help Mission Arlington minister in apartments.” By George Henson.
  • March 26, 2010. Grace and Truth to You. “Mission Arlington: Where the Lost are Saved and Nobody Even Thinks About the Preacher’s Gender.” By Wade Burleson. Read the Article here.
  • Feb. 11, 2010. Baptist Standard. “Mission Arlington Embodies Texas Hope.” By Randall Everett.

 2009

  • November 28, 2009. “Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex has a bigger spot for handing out gifts this year.” By Traci Shurley. Read the article here.
  • July/August. Panache. “Bike Shop: Volunteers repair old bikes to give to kids in need.” P. 72. By Rick Kelsey.
  • June 5, 2009. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Clinic that treats the poor for free finds itself in need.”  By Susan Schrock. Read the article here.
  • January 4th, 2009.Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. “Students’ Mission: Persevere while learning to spread the Word: Ft. Worth conference draws nearly 1,000 college students for training, ministry.” By Terry Goodrich. Read the article here.

2008

  • December 19th, 2008. CBS 11 TV. “Local Workers Optimistic About GMs Future.” By Selena Hernandez.
  • December 18th, 2008. Amusement Park Madness. “Six Flags Over Texas Helps Out With Christmas Charity.” Posted by Orian A. Link here!
  • December 3, 2008. The Shorthorn. “Program to collect items for charity at residence hall.” By Sarah Lutz.
  • November/December Edition. AFA Journal. “Living Parables.” By Rebecca Grace.
  • November 26, 2008. Baptist Standard. “Economy Putting Pressure on Thankgsiving Food Ministries.” By Bob Allen.
  • November 15, 2008. Kentucky.Com: Lexington Herald Leaders. “Lexington Family Develops Thanksgiving Game: Holiday Game Family Developed on Spur of the Moment is in Stores.” By Robin Roenker.
  • August 27, 2008. “Poverty Income Snapshots show that economy improved slightly in 2007.” By Diane Smith and Jeff Claassen. Link here!
  • August 18, 2008. “United Concordia, Davis Vision, Texas Rangers, and Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex join forces to offer free dental, vision services this Sunday.”  Texas Rangers Press Release. Link here!
  • August 8, 2008. “In the cities and counties: Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas celebrate newly adopted directions home to end homelessness. From the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness.
  • April 8, 2008. “Ministry gets people onto two wheels, then onto their feet.”  Fort Worth Star-Telegram. By OK Carter.
  • January 2008. A Time To Love: The Magazine of Christian Relationship Insights. Following the Call to Missions Has Extraordinary Results. By Kathleen Goolsby.
  • January 12th, 2008. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Cultivating That heart of a Servant.” By Diane Gatzke.

2007

  • December 27th, 2007. El Paso Times. “Students Spend Spring Break Helping Others.”
  • December 21st, 2007. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Students find joy in other kind of giving.” By Shirley Jenkins. Read the article here.
  • November 16th, 2007. CBS 11 TV. “Tillie Burgin: Texan with Character.” By Teresa Frosini.
  • October 6, 2007. Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  “Abram Street building donated to nonprofit.” By Traci Shurley. Read the article here.
  • June 9th, 2007. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Not Having to Go Hungry.”  By Traci Shurley.
  • May 2007. KLTY NOW. “Hometown Hero: Tillie Burgin, aka ‘The Church Lady,’” pp. 40-41. By Starlene Stringer.
  • May 25th, 2007. Dallas Morning News. “Gas Prices Soar, but we Keep on Guzzling.” By Elizabeth Souder.
  • May 12, 2007. “Mrs. Bush remarks at the Graduation Celebration at the University of Texas at Arlington.”
  • April 17th, 2007. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “A New Beat. 4 brothers, 3 with law-enforcement experience, now oversee apartments. By Traci Shurley. Read the article here.
  • April 1st, 2007. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Schools Drive to Collect Shoes for Mission Arlington Marches On Even After Reaching 200 Percent of Goal. By Paul Bourgeois.
  • January 19th, 2007. The Shorthorn. “Helping Hands.” By Krista Pugh.

2006

  • December 29th, 2006. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Charity rating services can help narrow donation choices.” By Traci Shurley.
  • December 3rd, 2006. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “20 years of service to the needy. What started as a Bible study group has 260 congregations.” By Tracy Shurley. Read the article here.
  • November 28, 2006. The Shorthorn. Vol. 88, #52. “Volunteers needed for Holiday Help: Local Organizations give students a change to serve the community.” By Justin Spike.
  • November 23, 2006. Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. “Thanksgiving: Reasons to Smile.” By Traci Shurley.
  • October 31st, 2006. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Students Who Serve.” By Traci Shurley.
  • September 20-26. Ft. Worth Weekly. Staff Choice for the best volunteer organization in 2006.
  • September 22nd, 2006. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Letter to the Editor,” by Ray Brown, Mission Arlington Volunteer.
  • September 13, 2006. UTA Shorthorn. “Group Works With Charity.”  By Diana Claussen.
  • September 4, 2006. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Campus Drag would Benefit City.” By OK Carter.
  • August 30, 2006. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Poverty Rate Near Double.” By Neil Strassman and Maria Perotin.
  • August 3, 2006. Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. “Charities busy meeting needs of area students: Local nonprofit organizations are helping low-income families get supplies and back-to-school clothes. By Heather Ann White.
  • August 3, 2006. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Reasons to Feel Good about City.” By O.K. Carter.
  • April 28th, 2006. Baptist Standard. “DBU students minister in apartments.” No author listed.
  • February 4th, 2006. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Charity Head, church worker meet with Bush.” By John Kirsch and Kelly Melhart.
  • January 18th, 2006. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Charity’s Founder to be Honored.” By Neil Strassman. Read the article here.
  • January 4th, 2006. Associated Baptist Press. “Arson Suspected in Christmas Fires at Texas Community Ministry.” By Ken Camp.

2005

  • December 30th, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Arson and altruism.” No author listed. Read the article here.
  • December 28th, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Charity Fires Ruled Arson.” By Mark Agee.
  • December 27th, 2005. Dallas Morning News. “Fire is out, but need to help still burns.” By Jacquielynn Floyd.
  • December 27th, 2005. Baptist Standard. “Mission Arlington Carries On Despite Damage from Two Fires.” By Ken Camp.
  • December 27th, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Fires at Mission were Arson, Investigator says.” By Mark Agee.
  • December 27th, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Mission Begins Fire Cleanup.” By Shirley Jenkins.
  • December 26th, 2005. WFAA-TV. “Arlington Charity Recovers from Fire.” By Chris Heinbaugh.
  • December 26th, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Two Fires Hit Charity in Two Days.” By Neil Strassman.
  • December 24th, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Fire Destroys Coats at Mission Arlington.” By Neil Strassman.
  • December 2005, Texas Monthly. “The Lost City.” By Gary Cartwright.
  • October 28th, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Old Bikes Get New Life as Holiday Gifts for Needy Kids.”
  • September 18th, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Handitran Helps the Evacuees,” By Shirley Jenkins.
  • September 1st, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Opening Doors for Assistance: hundreds of Katrina’s victims turn to North Texas for help. By Anthony Spangler and Mark Agee.
  • July 21st, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Teens on a Mission.” No author listed.
  • July 8th, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Making a Pitch for Dental Health.” By Jessica Ramirez.
  • February 22, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Service offers free rides to hospital.” By Neil Strassman. Link to the article here.
  • January 17, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Grant Helps Put Homeless in Home.” By Neil Straussman.
  • January 1, 2005. Ft. Worth Star Telegram. “Donations always welcome because need is year round.” By Amanda Rodgers.

1995-2004

  • July 02, 2004. Fort Worth Star Telegram. “Charity Drive: SUV has Arlington mission ready to roll.” By Sean Wood. Read the article here.
  • November 03, 2003. Fort Worth Star Telegram. “Give and take: The theft of bikes for poor children hasn’t fazed volunteers who repair them. By Mark Agee. Read the article here!
  • October 14, 2002. Baptist Standard. “In addition to ministering locally, Arlington church reaches globally.” By George Henson.
  • March 9, 2002. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Years of help – Arlington mission observes anniversary of its founding.” By Monique Simpson. Read the article here.
  • December 27, 2001. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “A day in the life of Mission Metroplex – The Arlington charity celebrates the spirit of giving – year-round.” No author listed. Read the article here.
  • June 4, 2000. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “On a mission – Volunteers come together to expand agency.” By Tobias Xavier Lopez. Read the article here.
  • December 31, 1998. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Christmas for three little girls delivered by firefighters.”  By Kimberly Durnan. Read the article here.
  • November 27, 1998. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Dinner is served – for thousands – Mission volunteers help deliver food to Arlington residents in need.” By Jaime Jordan. Read the article here.
  • November 26, 1998. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Renovations helping social service agencies.” By Jeff Prince. Read the article here.
  • May 30, 1998. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Mission receives donation of bus.” By Tawnell. D. Hobbs. Read the article here.
  • November 19, 1997. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Grocery employees donate playground set to mission.” By Christy Gonzalez. Read the article here.
  • August 10, 1997. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Patchwork people – moving Mission Arlington fills transit gap as best it can.” By Jeanne Graham. Read the article here.
  • June 13, 1997. Fort Worth Star- Telegram. “Governor signs four bills at mission, Arlington appeal make for private welfare role.” By Jeff Prince. Read the article here.
  • April 27, 1997. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Approaches to city’s public transportation woes vary widely.” By Mary Doclar. Read the article here.
  • April 25, 1997. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Mission Arlington gets national fame – Charity group is featured in news magazine’s cover story.” By Jeff Prince. Read the article here.
  • December 25, 1996. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Santa, entourage fly in for Christmas Eve.” By Christy Gonzalez. Read the article here.
  • November 29, 1996. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Food, kindness and good cheer – Mission’s volunteers provide for area families in need.” By Jennifer Autrey. Read the article here.
  • August 29, 1996. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Mission Arlington.”. No author listed. Read the article here.
  • July 11, 1996. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Adult day-care service struggles to start – Mission Arlington is in need of donations and help to open the center by fall.” By Pat Thompson. Read the article here.
  • December 19th, 1995. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Tree lot gives families early gift for Christmas.” By Jessamy Brown. Read the article here!
  • June 2, 1995. Fort Worth Star- Telegram. “Tillie Burgin to receive two awards from Sertoma.” By Jessamy Brown. Read the article here.

Pre 1995

  • April 26, 1994. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Van service needs another $10,000.” By Jan Jarvis. Read the article here.
  • March 17, 1994. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Loss of rides could cost jobs, homes – Worn-out vans force transit service to end.” By Jan Jarvis. Read the article here.
  • February 20, 1993. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Angel of vision – Burgin receives well-deserved award.” No author listed. Read the article here.
  • December 15, 1992. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Parents weather cold for free gifts.” No author listed. Read the article here.
  • November 26, 1992. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Warming up for the homeless.” By Cheryl Phillips. Read the article here!
  • September 23, 1992. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Contribution to aid homeless children.” By Jan Jarvis. Read the article here.
  • August 16, 1992. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Seeking shelter, poor families turn motels into homes.” By Cheryl Phillips. Read the article here.
  • August 7, 1992. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Mission to get permit as food bank to increase aid.” By Cheryl Phillips. Read the article here.
  • November 30, 1991. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Mission Arlington calls for trees, toys.” No author listed. Read the article here.
  • May 12, 1991. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Matching donation of $1,850 offered.” By Pam Humphrey. Read the article here!
  • January 31, 1991. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Call it the Center of Attention.” By Jan Jarvis. Read the article here.

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