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Don Shisler, President of Union Gospel Mission, talks to us about the importance of job development.

Don Shisler, President of Union Gospel Mission, talks about the need for volunteers.

Union Gospel Mission's President, Don Shisler, explains the different ways people can get involved.

The President of Union Gospel Mission, Don Shisler, gives a brief history of the mission, started 120 years ago.

An ombudsman is a specially trained and certified volunteer or professional who advocates for quality care in Texas' long-term care facilities. The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is always in need of caring volunteers to serve with its Ombudsman Programs. No prior experience is required.

WorkPaths was established by Central Dallas Ministries in 2006. Focusing on pre-employment education and training, programs are designed to provide a path for people and communities into rewarding careers and self-sufficiency. Through a partnership with OAI, Inc., a national workforce development agency, WorkPaths offers a12-week course to low-income workers ready to take the next step towards a career providing meaningful work and adequate income for sustaining families.

"PreGed's Partnership with Jobing.com has been a great way for us to get people information about the school. The partnership helps our donors learn more about PreGED School so that they continue to support us more...It's been a huge help."

AccuConference is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions. A pioneer in audio and web conferencing, AccuConference offers first-class customer service and support. The company prides itself in hiring outstanding individuals who are results-driven, and who take ownership of their work.

Debra Willis and Officer Mark Calvert are with the Grand Prairie Police Department. Every year around Christmas they coordinate the collection of toys, food, and clothing and then execute on delivering those things to families across the city.

Mary O'Donnell, a Technical Support Specialist for Sprint, lets us know why she likes working for such a great company.

Melissa Kinney, a resident at Union Gospel Mission tells us about her experiences while living at the mission.