At Mission Central, it all starts with compassion.
COMPASSION – [kuhm-pash-uhn] Noun: a feeling of deep sympathy for another, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
We care deeply for our neighbors and are ready to work tirelessly to help alleviate the suffering that poverty can bring – but we need your help. When you share your time or gifts with Mission Central, you’re part of team that is focused on providing dignified, caring services to our community.
DONATE
Your donation to Mission Central is used to provide emergency and transformational services our neighbors in need. Every dollar is used to provide compassion, respect, and empowerment to those in our community who need a helping hand.
GIVE THE GIFT OF EMPOWERMENT
- A gift of $10 will provide four days of meals for a family of four through our Village Pantry.
- A gift of $50 will provide meals for 250 guests at our Mobile Food Pantry.
- A gift of $100 provides 15 financial management workbooks to participants in our budgeting classes.
- A gift of $500 provides a month of educational opportunities for job seekers at our Career Center.
- A gift of $1000 provides a child with an entire semester of one-on-one tutoring at the Village Library.
- Gifts of $10,000 or more can provide the impetus for Mission Central to expand our reach in the community or develop new programs that empower our neighbors in need.
WAYS TO GIVE
You may mail a check to Mission Central, 740 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053
Honorarium and Memorial Gifts
A thoughtful way to honor or memorialize someone special is by giving a gift to Mission Central. You may share the gift online, by mail, or in person. Please leave a note with the name of the person being honored or memorialized and share an address for notification if you wish for the person or their family to be notified.
Matching Gifts
Many companies will match your gift of time or money to Mission Central. Double your impact by contacting your Human Resources department for more information.
Legacy Gifts
Leave a legacy of hope by remembering Mission Central in your estate plans. Legacy gifts may include gifts of cash through your will or bequest, securities, property, retirement plan assets, life insurance, savings bonds, or other assets. Contact Catherine Hollis at 817-595-0011 ext. 105 with questions regarding legacy gifts.
IRA & Gifts of Stock
You may be eligible to donate to Mission Central directly from your IRA instead of having to take a required minimum distribution. This may be beneficial to you as you will not have to claim the distributed funds as income. Be sure to talk to your investment advisor regarding this option and follow their guidance regarding eligibility, benefits, and requirements for distribution. Gifts of appreciated stock may be advantageous to you. Talk to your investment advisor to learn more.
GIVE BY SHOPPING
IN-KIND GIFTS
Food drives are a great way to help keep our pantry shelves stocked. We can accept shelf-stable food and toiletries such as canned meats, canned pasta, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, toilet paper, and diapers.
You can also visit our Amazon wish list to see items that would be helpful to our guests, volunteers, and staff. Have household items to donate? Gently used clothing and household items can be donated to the Coat of Many Colors Resale Shop, or the Mission Central Thrift Store.