Record Numbers Expected as Local Rescue Mission Prepares for Final Thanksgiving Banquet
Orlando, FL – Tomorrow, the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) will host its annual Thanksgiving Banquet for the last time at the current Men’s Center location on the corner of Central Boulevard and Division Street. This comes after the announcement last week that OURM reached a deal with the Orlando Magic to purchase the property […]
Mission Offers Emergency Shelter as Temperature Plummets
Additional Space Available For Individuals and Families Orlando, FL –Tonight, the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) is opening its doors to serve anyone seeking shelter from the cold weather. As temperatures drop below 40 degrees, OURM will extend capacity to anyone seeking shelter from the near freezing temperatures at no charge to guests. Both locations […]
Nov. 2014
Home for the Holidays: Felicia’s story
A little more than a year ago, after months of house hopping, single mother Felicia and her six children were facing the very real possibility of living on the streets. They had worn out their welcome with family members and they couldn’t find a shelter that could keep the family of seven together. “IT WAS SCARY […]