FEBRUARY 2015
QUICK FACT
Since it began in 2011, the Mobile Food Pantry has served more than 1.1 million pounds of groceries to more than 20,000 households.
CALENDAR
March 6
Visit with Mission Central at the HEB Chamber Expo at the Hurst Conference Center
 
March 9-13
Village Library closed for Spring Break

March 13
Mobile Food Pantry
WISH LIST
If you are interested in donating any of these items, please contact Paula Jernigan at 817-595-0011 ext. 104 or 
for more information about the specific needs.

- Security system

-  Exterior signage

-  Window tinting and/or blinds

-  Cargo truck with liftgate


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Rotary Club celebrates Village Library successes
When the Mid-Cities Pacesetters Rotary Club founded the Village Library in 2003, the after-school program provided a safe place for children to gather, read, and work on their homework. Fast forward to 2015, and the Village Library has evolved to providing structured, one-on-one tutoring for about 50 children each week.  

Earlier this month, members of the Rotary Club had the chance to celebrate the success of the program they helped found. At their weekly meeting, they heard from Quillan, a student from the early days of the program, who is now in engineering school at UTA. They also heard from Edith, a middle-school student who has been in the program since kindergarten.  The room was proud to hear that Edith had never made anything but A's during her school career.

At the meeting, members of the club honored Mary Sholty, former Director of Student Enrichment for her dedication in building the Village Library program.  They also welcomed Sheila Haynes, our new Interim Director of Student Enrichment.

The Mid-Cities Pacesetters Rotary Club has been loyal in providing volunteers to the Village Library. The club adopts several tutoring shifts each semester, and members of the club rotate who covers the shift each week. This is a great model that other clubs or groups of friends could copy to help support the Village Library. For more information about volunteering, contact 817-595-0011 or missioncentralvolunteers@gmail.com.
Cleaning out your closets? Don't forget the Coat of Many Colors.
hats-scarves-hanging.jpg It's that time of year when we all start thinking about cleaning out our closets and getting ready for spring.

As you let go of clothes and housewares, don't just put them on the curb. Your gently used items will be put to good use at the Coat of Many Colors.

Items donated to the Coat of Many Colors are resold to help support the programs of Mission Central. Items are accepted during store hours, Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm. All donations are tax-deductible, so be sure to ask for a tax receipt.

While you're at the store to make a donation, be sure to do a little shopping! From books to clothes, and from furniture to kitchen tools, our friendly staff and volunteers can help you find new treasures for your home. The Coat of Many Colors is located at 625 Harwood Road in Bedford, and you can stay up-to-date with store news by "liking" them on Facebook.
It's easy to remember Mission Central with recurring payment option
give-donation-jar.jpg Want an easy way to support Mission Central? Set up a monthly donation on your credit card!

When you visit our website, you'll see an option to 'Donate Online.' When you click on that link, you can enter the amount of your donation and mark the box titled "make this recurring."

Mission Central uses your donations to fund our Village Pantry, Village Library, Mobile Food Pantry, and Family Opportunities Programs.  By setting up a monthly donation, you are helping us empower our neighbors in need.
740 E. Pipeline Road
Hurst, TX 76053
817-595-0011