Treasure Ford, Author at Mission Central Metroplex

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So far Treasure Ford has created 10 blog entries.

Treasure Ford2021-06-23T10:57:28-05:00

How can YOU help eliminate poverty in Hurst, Euless, and Bedford? Shop: 100% of all profits from the Coat of Many Colors Resale Shop and the Mission Central Thrift Store go to providing much-needed resources to our neighbors here in HEB. Share: Follow us on social media and share our posts with your friends and family. Volunteer: Volunteers are the key to our work in this community. We have many volunteer positions and schedules to fit your needs. Email [email protected] to request more information about volunteering. Give: Donations from supporters like you are crucial to the work we do. We can't

How Can YOU Help?Treasure Ford2021-06-23T10:57:28-05:00

Clara Helps Deliver Food to Her Neighbors

Treasure Ford2021-03-25T13:49:36-05:00

Clara has been coming to the Mobile Food Pantry for several years. She goes to several area pantries, but FUMC Hurst is the most convenient. Clara lives in a senior living complex in Bedford where many of her neighbors can't leave their apartments to get groceries. Before the pandemic Clara would occasionally pick up groceries for some of her neighbors who couldn't get out, but since the pandemic began, Clara has been getting extra groceries every time she goes to a food pantry. The manager of the complex noticed that Clara was bringing in extra groceries and decided to help her

Clara Helps Deliver Food to Her NeighborsTreasure Ford2021-03-25T13:49:36-05:00

Mission Central is CNM Certified for 2021

Treasure Ford2021-02-11T13:48:53-06:00

Mission Central is proud to announce our CNM Certification for 2021. CNM Certification confirms that Mission Central is using a valid methodology for collecting, analyzing, and reporting program outcomes; making data-driven decisions; improving program performance; and engaging stakeholders in a meaningful way. It is a great honor to be certified by CNM.

Mission Central is CNM Certified for 2021Treasure Ford2021-02-11T13:48:53-06:00

Village Library Goes Virtual and Helps Students Succeed

Treasure Ford2021-02-10T14:11:45-06:00

Like so many mothers and fathers in our community, Sandra had to make some difficult choices when the pandemic hit last year. She had to quit her job to stay home with her children and she struggled with the thought that her limited English would keep her from helping her children with their homework. When Sandra spoke with a reporter from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram last month, she expressed just how thankful she is for the Village Library after school tutoring program. The kids attend tutoring sessions online three times per week. Their grades are improving, and the kids look forward

Village Library Goes Virtual and Helps Students SucceedTreasure Ford2021-02-10T14:11:45-06:00

2021 Board of Directors

Treasure Ford2021-02-10T15:59:43-06:00

Mission Central's 2021 Board of Directors Executive Committee: President: Guy Rhodes Vice President: Erick Arellano Secretary: Jack Swygman: Jack is new to the board in 2021 and was elected to serve as the Board Secretary. Jack is a CPA with BKD, LLP, and has specific expertise in non-profit accounting. He is very involved in mission work and has served across the U.S., Canada, and Nicaragua. Treasurer: Beth Engelhardt Immediate Past President: Matt Ybañez Returning board members-at-large: Ken Ehrke Ashleigh Johnson Joseph Kazadi Michele Notaro Howard Shaw New board members-at-large: Meagan Adams: Meagan owns 9 Round Hurst and hosted the "Kick Poverty

2021 Board of DirectorsTreasure Ford2021-02-10T15:59:43-06:00

Holiday Hours

Treasure Ford2020-12-15T16:09:41-06:00

Holiday hours for Mission Central's programs are as follows: Village Pantry Closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 4 If you need grocery assistance during this time, please call 211 or visit https://tafb.org/find-food/ Village Library Closed Dec. 21 - Jan. 4 Coat of Many Colors Resale Shop from December 24 - January 1, we will be open only on December 29 & 30 from 11 am - 4 pm. We will not be accepting donations on these days. Regular hours resume on January 2 Mission Central Thrift Store from December 24 - January 1, we will be open only on December 26. We will not be accepting donations

Holiday HoursTreasure Ford2020-12-15T16:09:41-06:00

Village Library Tutoring Has Gone Virtual

Treasure Ford2020-04-29T10:30:39-05:00

Tutoring at the Village Library has gone virtual. Since March 13th HEB schools have been closed, but the homework doesn’t stop, and neither have our tutors. For the last two weeks tutoring has been happening over Zoom Meetings, and it has been a great success. Algebra tutoring is going especially well since students are able to share their screens with the tutors. The tutors can then walk the student through solving the problems step by step. Other subjects can be challenging online, but our amazing volunteers are creative and they are coming up with solutions. Lola Nelson-Spay, Director of Student Enrichment,

Village Library Tutoring Has Gone VirtualTreasure Ford2020-04-29T10:30:39-05:00

Donation Days at the Mission Central Thrift Store

Treasure Ford2020-04-17T10:43:58-05:00

Have you been cleaning out your closets and want to donate your gently used items? We’ve got you covered! On Monday, April 20, 2020 the Mission Central Thrift Store will begin accepting contactless donations from 10am-6pm, Mondays Only. Here are the easy steps to drop off your donations: Bring donations to the front door at 722 East Pipeline Rd. Hurst 76053. Call the Thrift Store Staff at 817-510-3002 to let them know you have left a donation. If you would like a tax receipt for your donation, please send an email to [email protected] and one will be sent to you. We can’t accept large appliances, medical

Donation Days at the Mission Central Thrift StoreTreasure Ford2020-04-17T10:43:58-05:00

Young Student Brings Birthday Fun

Treasure Ford2020-02-06T10:53:14-06:00

Our friend Ella is a young lady with a very big heart. She began making birthday boxes as a way to volunteer. “I started volunteering because of my participation in pageants,” Ella said. “I had to have volunteer hours, but as a six-year-old it was very hard for me and my mom to find things that I was able to do.” Ella puts together boxes full of everything someone would need to throw a birthday party for their child. Things like cake mix, icing, decorations, little games, and even a birthday button. “When I was volunteering at different shelters

Young Student Brings Birthday FunTreasure Ford2020-02-06T10:53:14-06:00

Village Library Students Receive Recognition From Duke University

Treasure Ford2020-02-06T10:54:00-06:00

This school year, two of our Village Library students were selected for the Duke University Talent Identification Program! In order to be chosen for the program, students must test above a 95% on their STAAR test in either reading or math. Some of the benefits include the opportunity to take the SAT test as a 7th grader and they also get information about camps and opportunities for gifted students. These amazing 7th grade students joined the Village Library program with a severe academic need, so this is truly a great honor and a testament to their hard work. The volunteers

Village Library Students Receive Recognition From Duke UniversityTreasure Ford2020-02-06T10:54:00-06:00