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Coordinates: 32°44′6″N 97°6′32″W / 32.73500°N 97.10889°W / 32.73500; -97.10889
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Mission Arlington / Mission Metroplex
FormationAugust 1, 1986; 38 years ago (1986-08-01)
FounderTillie Burgin
HeadquartersArlington, Texas
Coordinates32°44′6″N 97°6′32″W / 32.73500°N 97.10889°W / 32.73500; -97.10889
Executive Director
Tillie Burgin
Websitehttps://missionarlington.org

Mission Arlington, sometimes stylized as Mission Arlington / Mission Metroplex, is a faith-based[1] non-profit charity[2][3] organization located in Arlington, Texas. It was founded in 1986 by Tillie Burgin.[1][4][5] Throughout its history, the organization has provided numerous services, such as child care, a dental and medical care service, crisis counciling, a day shelter, job training, among others.[6]

History

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Mission Arlington was founded by Tillie Burgin in 1986.[3] Using the ministry experiences she learned living and teaching at a Methodist boys high school in Incheon, South Korea, she got the idea to do missionary work in her hometown, Arlington, as well.[3] Local church First Baptist Church in Arlington assisted in the founding.[3][7] In its first week, Burgin assisted a woman in getting her electricity restored.[3]

In September 2005, during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the mission assisted over 800-900 displaced families.[8][9] They utilized Handitrans donated by the city to transport people around, mostly to the airport and a recreation center being used as a shelter, but also to transport people to appointments as needed.[9]

On December 24, 2005, at around 2pm, a clothing storeroom owned by Mission Arlington was attacked via arson.[2][10] The fire was contained quickly; however, 100 coats were destroyed.[2] Around twelve hours later, another fire was set in the same building.[11] Damages were initially estimated to be $30,000, but Burgin claims the costs were much higher.[12] After the fires, donors helped restock some clothing.[3]

By 2007, the mission owned 30 properties throughout Arlington, and in October was donated a building housing a local classical ballet studio, who was allowed to stay there rent-free.[13]

Services

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Spiritual help

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Medical clinic

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Mission Arlington offers no-cost medical services to an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 patients each year, spending more than $5 million.[14] The Texas Rangers, as part of their 2023 World Series Legacy Project, funded a renovation the mission's medical clinic, and it was unveiled in July 2024.[14]

Thanksgiving turkey deliveries

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Every year since its inception, Mission Arlington has delivered turkey dinners on Thanksgiving day. In 1998, over 500 families volunteered to help deliver to 4,000 people.[15] In 2023, meals were delivered to 28,099 people from 6,983 families.[16]

Mission Metroplex

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Mission Metroplex is the parent organization of Mission Arlington, and manages the business side of the organization, including handling insurance and securing grants.[1][17] It was formed in 1990, with Burgin being executive director.[17]

Tillie Burgin

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Tillie Burgin
Burgin in 2024.
Born (1936-08-24) August 24, 1936 (age 88)
Alma materNorth Texas State University
OrganizationMission Arlington

Tillie Burgin (born August 24, 1936)[18][19] is the executive director and founder of Mission Arlington.[3] She has been referred to as the "Mother Teresa of Arlington,"[4] including by George W. Bush.[7]

Before Mission Arlington

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Burgin graduated from Arlington High School in 1954.[20] She taught at a Methodist boys high school in Incheon, South Korea for 10 years.[21]

Volunteer work at Mission Arlington

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In February 2006, Burgin and 10 others met with President George W. Bush, who visited in 1997[4] to sign bills reducing governmental restrictions on faith-based social service groups,[1] and 2000 when he was the governor of Texas.[22]

Awards and recognition

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In 1993, she was recognized for her work at Mission Arlington for the development of the AIDS center by the AIDS Outreach Center in Fort Worth. She received the centers' "Angel of Visionary Compassion" award.[23]

In 1995, she received two Service to Mankind Awards by the Sertoma Club of Downtown Fort Worth.[20][21] She won the club's annual service award and the North Texas district award.

In October 2000, she was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.[4][6][20] On the day inductees were announced, she was assisting a woman whose purse got stolen in finding a place to stay.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Brady, Matthew (August 26, 1997). "Mission Arlington receives national attention". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 14. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c Agee, Mark (December 28, 2005). "Charity fires not accidental". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 21. Retrieved November 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Strassman, Neil (January 18, 2006). "Charity's founder to be honored". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. B12. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c d e Jarvis, Jan (July 18, 2000). "Ministry's founder to join state Women's Hall of Fame". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 24. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "How we started". Mission Arlington | Mission Metroplex. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Tillie Burgin inducted into Women's Hall of Fame". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. October 4, 2000. p. 19. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ a b Rogers, Amanda (April 12, 2001). "Arlington's 'Miss Tillie' inspires teens to help others". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. E1, E8. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Spangler, Anthony; Agee, Mark (September 1, 2005). "Opening doors for assistance". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. pp. 1B, 7B. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ a b Jenkins, Shirley (September 18, 2005). "Handitran helps the evacuees". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 3BB. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Strassman, Neil (December 25, 2005). "Blaze erupts at Mission Arlington". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 35. Retrieved November 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Strassman, Neil (December 26, 2005). "Mission Arlington charity hit by two fires in two days". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 40. Retrieved November 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Rutledge, John (January 6, 2006). "Mission Arlington building damaged by apparent arson". Baptist Standard. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  13. ^ Shurley, Traci (October 6, 2007). "Abram Street building donated to nonprofit". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. B1. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ a b Fernandez, Alberto Silva (July 16, 2024). "MLB, Texas Rangers help expand Mission Arlington clinic providing free medical care". Arlington Report. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  15. ^ Jordan, Jaime (November 27, 1998). "Dinner is served - for thousands". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 1. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ Shaw, Drew (November 27, 2024). "Mission Arlington food drive serves thousands of Thanksgiving dinners, strengthens community". Arlington Report. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  17. ^ a b "Mission Metroplex". Mission Arlington | Mission Metroplex. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  18. ^ "The Fielder Flash - Newsletter" (PDF). Arlington Historical Society. August 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  19. ^ Burgin, Tillie. "God's Gas Station". Mission Arlington | Mission Metroplex. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  20. ^ a b c "Resume for Tillie Burgin". Mission Arlington | Mission Metroplex. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  21. ^ a b Brown, Jessamy (June 2, 1995). "Tillie Burgin to receive Sertoma awards". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 45. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ Kirsch, John; Melhart, Kelly (February 4, 2006). "Charity head, church worker meet with Bush". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. B4. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ^ "Burgin receives well-deserved award". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. February 20, 1993. p. 45. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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