Dallas, Texas September 16, 2021 –UGM Dallas’s hosted their annual William H. Thompson Memorial Golf Classic at Tour 18 Golf Course to support the legacy and vision of former UGM CEO, Brother Bill Thompson, whose passion was reaching the homeless of Dallas with life changing programs. Business leaders, celebrity athletes, supporters, and volunteers joined together for a day of golf, networking and support of this organization that houses over 350 homeless men, women, children, Veterans, and elderly a night. Click for Photos
All players were entered to win a Nissan Leaf Electric Car donated by Re-Teck. The first place Low Gross Score team included J. Forner, B. Corchan, T. Dryden, and D. Burkett. The second place Low Gross Score team was made up of T. Klund, K. Grant, B. Cipperley, and P. Craig. Jason Wright won Closest to the Pin and Brian Corcoran won Longest Drive. The honor of Best Dressed golfer went to Gary Harrison-Ducros. Celebrity players at the event included Kenny Gant and Michael Kiselak from the Dallas Cowboys, as well as NFL players Joe King, Romby Bryant, Charles Ali, Lee Osteguin, Eric Warfield, and Chris McAlister. NBA player Chris Owens, Texas Rangers’ Pat Mahomes Sr. and country music artists Steve Helms, Aaron Copeland and Casey Donahew all came out to support UGM Dallas.
“We are always so thankful for the support we receive during The William H. Thompson Memorial Golf Classic. From sponsors to players, the event honors Brother Bill’s desire to see the lives of the homeless transformed as they receive safe shelter and the tools to start a new life,” stated Bruce Butler, CEO of UGM Dallas. “We want to offer a special thank you to all our volunteers from Abundant Life Church Young Adults and Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church.”
UGM Dallas would like to thank their event sponsors
Title Sponsor – Calvary Bible Church
Lunch Sponsor- The Time Group
Logo Ball Sponsor- Victory Fellowship Church
Breakfast Sponsor- Walt’s Tee Repair
Towel Sponsor- Randall Stebbins
Hole in One sponsor
o Tom and Suzanne Duke
Hole in One Car Sponsor- Lewisville Autoplex
Platinum Sponsors
Sheils Winnubst
Dick & Diane Steele
Diamond Sponsor- Integrity Foods LLC
Gold Sponsors
Erma Thompson
Millet the Printer
Silver Sponsor- none
Hole Sponsors
C82 Commercial
Re-Teck
Connect Unity Fellowship Inc.
Raffle Electric Car- Re-Teck
Gift Providers:
Texas de Brazil
Asian Mint
Aletha’s Massage Works
In-N-Out Burger
Sellinger’s Power Golf Roanoke
Club Finders
Kenny’s Italian Kitchen
Contest Finalists:
Million Dollar Shot- Calvin Reynolds
Putting Contest- John Matthews
During 2022, UGM Dallas is raising funds to help support two capital projects at the Mission including installation of StepUp beds designed to provide therapeutic relief to homeless Veterans, elderly and disabled. Funds raised will also help with bathroom renovations needed after increased usage during the COVID pandemic where homeless individuals were sheltered at UGM Dallas 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
Those wanting to support the homeless and UGM Dallas can do so during North Texas Giving Day. The September 22nd event empowers every person to give back to their community by supporting local nonprofits and causes they care about in one easy-to-use platform. This year, a generous matching grant was given that allows every donation to be matched up to $300,000 at www.ugmdallas.org.
About the Union Gospel Mission Dallas
Established in 1949, Union Gospel Mission Dallas (the Mission) has been restoring lives through the Word of Jesus Christ. This faith-based nonprofit organization supports individuals and families experiencing homelessness with shelter, food and clothing, as well as a Discipleship and recovery program, vocational job training and development, state-licensed childcare services, medical care, transportation, substance abuse prevention, and transitional and permanent housing.
In 2021, the Mission provided 372,300 meals and 101,000 nights of shelter. The men, women and children that are served represent the living, breathing embodiment of the grace of change. The Mission is committed to doing everything possible to transform lives to end homelessness one person at a time.
