Stories of changed lives
Stories Archive

Stories Archive

Forsaken But Not Abandoned: The Story of Carol

Carol, an associate professor at a local college, endured an abusive relationship for 10 years because she didn't know how she could support her 2 precious daughters by herself. When their father walked out on the family, it wasn't long before Carol had to face her greatest fear: homelessness. More.

Rediscovering Hope

Andrene was in the midst of a succssful college career at Howard University when money ran out to complete her degree. Undaunted, she returned to Orlando to work and make enough money to return to school - then she was laid off. When life unraveled to the point of homelessness, she was stunned and reached out to the Mission for help. More.

Selling My Father's Ring

Jason and Evangeline were building a life together with their one year old son, Noah. However, the family income wasn't making ends meet - to the point where they had to sell all their possessions, including a gift from Jason's father, to provide. They prayed for help - and God brought them to the Orlando Union Rescue Mission. More.

The Beginning of a Bright Future

Cindy arrived in Orlando with bright hopes for her three children and her career. Even when they had no place to sleep but the family car, Cindy kept praying and knew God would provide for them. That's when they found the Orlando Union Rescue Mission. More.

A Better Life Ahead

Remember Israel and Nicole and their 2 children from our December 2011 Newsletter? We have an exciting update about their family! They came to the Mission when Israel ran out of work and Nicole's paycheck couldn't cover the basic necessities. More.

Miles to go for Hope

With sweat dripping down their weary bodies and carrying with them their only possessions, Alesha Bridgeman and her three small children walked miles through the blazing Florida heat to find shelter at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission - their last hope. More.

Savoring God's Goodness

Only one short year ago the Emory family was living the American dream but because of economic conditions this educated middle-class family has found themselves homeless this Christmas season. More.

Following God's Lead

The day after Valentine's Day, Donna Timberlake put her trust in God and stepped out on faith. With her last few dollars, she paid the Lynx bus fare and brought all of her possessions--stuffed into two duffel bags--to the Mission. By five o'clock that day, Donna had a key to her new home. More.

A Prodigal Returns

Chris knows what it's like to try to take care of himself while living on the streets. And he's so grateful for Orlando Union Rescue Mission's services. More.

Discovering God's Riches

With no electricity, no water and eviction papers in hand, Pete and Billie Perez and their 3 children truly realized how hard the economy had hit their family. Pete had always provided for his family by working security at construction sites. However, when the housing development he was working for did not sell enough homes, Pete was laid-off, leaving his family without any source of income. More.

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