2015 October Newsletter – New Faces Mean New Chances to Save Lives
Fall is our busiest season here at the Mission. Between now and the end of the year, we’ll see hundreds of new faces come through our doors seeking meals, shelter and other basic needs. Some of these men, women and families are new to Central Florida, while others have been here for years. Some have […]
2015 October Newsletter – Full Circle: Alex’s Story
Alex’s addiction to painkillers was so bad that he crossed a line he never imagined crossing. While staying with his sister after losing hisapartment, he pilfered money from her purse to buy pills on the street. Even worse, desperate for drugs, he stole some of the pain medicine his mother took for multiple sclerosis. “Stealing […]
2015 September Newsletter – Michael’s Story
You can call it a case of mistaken identity, but Michael knows now it wasn’t a mistake. Police arrived at the convenience store with guns drawn, looking for a suspect with a gun. Instead they found Michael, who was unarmed and simply walking out after making a purchase. While patting him down they found drugs, […]
2015 September Newsletter – Mission Accomplished
Independence Day took on a whole new meaning for Sindi and her three children this year. While the rest of Central Florida was enjoying backyard barbecues and fireworks, Sindi, son Lucas and daughters Casey and Marissa were preparing to move into their own apartment after nearly three years at O.U.R. Mission Home. “It was a […]
2016 September Newsletter – Progress is good, But Rebuilding Lives is What We’re About
It’s an exciting time here at the Mission as we plan our move to the new Men’s Center and watch the Family Life Center renovation progress. Our prayer is that these projects will help us better serve all of the struggling people who come to us for help. But as we move forward with blueprints, […]
2015 Summer Newsletter – Mission Accomplished
We introduced you to single father Valerian Vidal and his four children in the December 2013 newsletter. They had been at O.U.R. Mission Home and “V” as he is known by everyone, had just found a construction job and was saving money so the family could have a home of their own. While V worked, […]
2015 Summer Newsletter – Softening the Blow of Homelessness on Kids
Homelessness is difficult for anyone forced to endure it, but it’s especially hard on kids. Homeless children are twice as likely to repeat a grade in school than non-homeless children, and they have twice the rate of learning disabilities and three times the rate of emotional and behavioral problems? At O.U.R. Mission Home, we do […]
2015 Summer Newsletter – Gabriella’s Story
“For I know the plans I have for you: declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) God provided this message of comfort and hope to Gabriella when she lost her father in an accident in 2011. “He put that […]
2015 Spring Newsletter – Mission Accomplished: The Bivins Family
After 2 1/2 years of hard work, we’re pleased to report that Derrick and Nataly Bivins and their three sons moved into their new home in West Orlando. While at the Mission, they were able to take classes, find jobs and save money for their own place. We will miss their smiles and positive attitudes, […]
2015 Spring Newsletter – Making the Grade: Joseph’s Story
The principal gave up on Joseph, telling the 16-year-old eight-grader’s mother it was time for him to drop out of school and get a job. After attending a dozen elementary schools and being held back three times, Joseph had fallen too far behind and would never graduate high school. His mother gave up on him, […]