I Finally Have Hope: Jason’s Story
Jason never considered himself an addict. After all, every drug he took was prescribed by physicians to treat the severe depression that plagued him since childhood. “I never used illegal drugs – cocaine, meth, heroin or anything like that,” he says. “I figured it was OK if the doctor prescribed it, and my life was […]
Puttin’ on the Ritz
Women, girls show their inner beauty Dozens of volunteers, several local businesses, and a team of young beauty queens teamed up to create a magical month of May for the women and girls staying at the Family Home. On May 19, the women were treated to total makeovers including hair, makeup, nails, facials, and massages […]
Congratulations to our graduates
Fifteen current and former Mission guests were recognized in a special graduation ceremony for earning their high school diplomas through the NOVA educational program in the Career Learning Center. The NOVA program addresses the unique educational challenges of the homeless. Students receive an education customized to meet their individual needs; it provides the confidence, life […]
President’s Corner: Project Hope
God is good, and we see His goodness every day at the Mission. He inspires friends like you, whose gifts make possible the transformation of the lives of our guests. He equips our team to demonstrate the love of Christ through both Biblical teaching and the way we treat our guests. And He provides volunteers, […]
Out of the woods: James’ story
James was used to passing out drunk, but he usually woke up in the woods. This time, he was in a hospital. “They told me my (blood-alcohol) level was 0.6. That’s enough to kill you,” he says. “I should have been dead, but the Lord let me wake up. And I’m so glad He did.” […]
Mission Accomplished: Four Amazing Updates!
The Ekhator family came here from Nigeria after Mary’s husband was billed in an accident. Mary promptly got a job in a dentist’s office and began saving her money. Meanwhile, all three children excelled in school, becoming honor students. Gabrielle was even elected sophomore class president at Jones High School! The family now has their […]
2017 Spring Newsletter – President’s Corner
We finally brobe ground on our new Men’s Home on March 17. It marked the end of a three-year journey, and to be candid, I sometimes wondered where Cod was tabing us. As I dug my shovel into the dirt at the site of the old Parbwood Inn on West Colonial Drive, however, I realized […]
2017 Spring Newsletter – Astin’s Story: Dream Restored
Like many drawn to the Sunshine State, Astin and her family arrived in Central Florida from New Hersey with high hopes for a bright future. “My best friend moved to Florida and she made it sound so nice,” she says. “We felt like we needed a fresh start so we decided to move down here, […]
2016 December Newsletter – Mission Accomplished: Jazzmine
Jazzmine wasn’t sure what to expect when she and her two younger daughters came to O.U.R. Mission Family Home in October of 2013. ” I thought I’d be in a room full of bunk beds with a whole bunch of other women and maybe even men,” she said. “But when they opened the door to […]
2016 December Newsletter – Volunteer Spotlight
This group of newly sworn D.A.R.E officers recently spent part of an evening at O.U.R.M Family Home serving dinner, handing out gifts and giving a short presentation to our students. They’re one of the many volunteer groups who serve at the Mission, but we’ve always got room for more – especially during the busy holiday […]