Stories
“I have no money, I’m living in a shelter, but I am content.”
Hope for a better tomorrow
Hundreds of homeless and hurting men, women, and children with nowhere else to turn come through the doors of the Mission every day. Their stories are as different as they are. A hot meal, a place to shower, clean clothing, and a safe place to lay their heads helps to restore dignity and self-respect. Most of all they find hope for a better tomorrow.
Tyrell
“When I first came, I really liked it because it was different than the other shelters I had stayed in. The Union Mission is not just a shelter but it’s like ‘a land of opportunity.’ It was easy. They gave me free food and all the essentials.”
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Nathan
Nathan and another “David” moved into their own apartment in January. He has hope now and a future.
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Robert
You gave Robert a place to stay. Without you, he would still be on the street. Thank you.
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Michele
“The staff helped me spiritually. Now God is in my life daily. I joined the savings program, and they are helping me with my stability and to find housing. If it wasn’t for the Mission, I would still be living in my van.” Michele recently moved into her own apartment excited about a new future.
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Leonard
When Leonard left the military in 1983, he quickly learned that his fight wasn’t over. He went from job to job until he became ill. Life on the home front was a battle of its own.
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Idaliz
“The world is a dark place and people can get lost on the streets. If it wasn’t for the Mission, I’d be in a much worse place. I wouldn’t have a way to make money for us to eat. This place is wonderful. Everything you learn here will make your life better.”
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Eric
“There are some great people at the Mission. They encouraged me, making sure I was on the right path God wants me to follow. The David Program gives me a sense of what I didn’t have – like family members who care about me – people who will listen and keep me going.”
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John
It was after his second semester in seminary that God made it clear to John that he’d return to work at The Union Mission in some capacity.
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Sean
“People want to know that you care about them, that they are not forgotten. I feel blessed to know we can help any way we can.”
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Hope
“Never did I think that I would be in the position I am in today. Whether it is doing office work, sorting food, or feeding 650 campers and staff I’m blessed to be where God wants me to be”
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