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Union Gospel Mission
Program Description:
Union Gospel Mission is a local united Christian organization
dedicated to providing love, hope, respect, and a new beginning for
the homeless. Provides temporary shelter, beds, meals, showers,
clothing for men, women and children. Resident staff positions
available for those willing to voluntarily perform staff duties;
longer term residence available for retirees.
Eligibility:
Anyone in need of our services is welcome, with certain restrictions:
Possession or use of alcohol or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited;
positive identification must be presented upon admission; violent or
abusive physical or verbal behavior is not acceptable; and weapons of
any kind are strictly prohibited. All clients must demonstrate
sobriety/rationality to satisfy staff on duty, and must submit to
search upon admission. Children must be accompanied and cared for by
one of their parents at all times.
Intake:
Men's transient dormitory:
7:00-9:00pm; Those desiring to rent private rooms: 8:00am-5:00pm
Monday-Friday. Women and children: 8:00am-Midnight Monday thru
Thursday; 8:00am-7:00pm Friday & Saturday; 3:00pm-Midnight Sunday
Fees:
For the indigent: Three
free nights per year per person as necessary; $5.00 per night
thereafter in back dorm area. $6 per day, $42 per week for back dorm
resident status. Those who rent rooms by the week or month will pay at
a rate of $52.50 per week.
Other
specific services include:
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Private Rooms - May be
rented weekly or monthly upon availability
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Temporary Housing - For
male transients: 7:00pm - 9:00pm daily; 24-hour shelter during
severe weather. For staff, residents, women and children: 24-hour
shelter daily.
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Meals - For male
transients: Lunch (noon) and dinner (4:45pm) Monday thru Sunday. For
staff, residents, women and children: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
daily.
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Employment Opportunities
- Possible temporary employment at the mission.
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Educational
Opportunities - Referrals for General Education Diploma (GED)
classes and referrals to the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Chapel Program -
Interdenominational devotionals and chapel services are held daily.
Christian guidance/counseling is available daily.
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Transportation - Bus
tokens provided for those needing to go to appointments and jobs.
Referral Contact
Information
Office phone: 817-339-2553 / 817-332-6908
Email:
ugm1@uniongospelmissionftw.org
Web site:
www.uniongospelmissionftw.org
Address: 1321 E. Lancaster Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76102
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