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In 2024, the Orlando Union Rescue Mission launched the Academic Support Program to address a critical need: children at the Mission who have fallen behind in school due to challenging […]

In the heart of Central Florida, where housing costs continue to rise and challenge even the most determined families, the Orlando Union Rescue Mission is preparing to launch a faith-centered [...]

The Career Learning Center (CLC) at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission has become a beacon of hope and transformation for adult residents pursuing their educational goals. Through personalized [...]

Angel Saffold and her four children had rented a rent-subsidized home for twelve years when her landlord sold the house and evicted the family. Because of the years-long waiting list […]

Visit the Early Learning Center at the Mission’s family home any Tuesday morning, and you’ll find volunteer Melinda Micklewright loving on the babies. “The children are a delight, a joy,” […]

After going through a rough situation with her children’s father, Garisha was left to take care of her five kids by herself while also facing eviction from their apartment. Although […]

This fall, thanks to Grant Salisbury, you might see commercials featuring the Mission on streaming services and social media. For eighteen years, Grant and his company, GFX Creative, have been [...]

Fleeing domestic violence, Denise Wilcox and her children were living in a motel when a friend from work encouraged her to contact the Mission. Reluctant at first, Denise finally agreed. […]

Marian Williams received an unusual birthday present on March 1, 2023, when she became a guest at the Mission. Her husband of 36 years had passed away, and she and […]

When her father passed away, Twyla and her three children had no place to live. “I had always seen this place and wondered what it was,” said Twyla, “so I […]