Local Rescue Mission Set to Host Christmas Banquet at New Location
Orlando, FL – Tomorrow, the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) is set to host its annual community-wide Christmas Banquet at its new location. President/CEO, Freddy Clayton expressed his excitement of hosting the event this year for the first time: “After four years of patience and progress, we’re excited and inspired to be able to host […]
Central Florida Responds to Local Rescue Mission’s Plea in a Major Way
(The Christmas Extravaganza will go on as scheduled as the community responds to the need) Orlando, FL –The Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) has seen a humongous response from the Central Florida community this week. Monday, OURM was in jeopardy of cancelling the Christmas Extravaganza that will be held on Saturday. The lack of toy […]
Local Mission Extends Shelter to Hurricane Evacuees
Orlando, FL – The potentially catastrophic hurricane slamming Central Florida this weekend has prompted the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) to open its doors to individuals and families seeking shelter. OURM will begin accepting hurricane evacuees on Saturday at 2pm at its Washington Street and Central Boulevard locations. President & CEO Freddy Clayton expects the […]
Minivan Damages Local Mission’s Thrift Store
Orlando, FL – A minivan has crashed into the front entrance of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission’s (OURM) Thrift Store. The incident happened Wednesday morning around 10:15 at OURM’s Bargain Store. OURM has released the following statement: A customer of the OURM Bargain store lost control of her vehicle and crashed through the entrance of […]
Local Rescue Mission Set to Host Final Christmas Banquet Before Relocation of Men’s Center
Orlando, FL – Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) is set to host one final Christmas Banquet at its current Men’s Center. The event comes three years after the Orlando Magic and OURM reached an agreement to purchase the land at the corner of Central Boulevard and Division Street to make way for the NBA team’s […]
Local Rescue Mission Set to Host Final Christmas Banquet Before Relocation of Men’s Center
Orlando, FL – Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) is set to host one final Christmas Banquet at its current Men’s Center. The event comes three years after the Orlando Magic and OURM reached an agreement to purchase the land at the corner of Central Boulevard and Division Street to make way for the NBA team’s […]
Local Mission Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Banquet Today
Orlando, FL – Today Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) will host its annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet, where staff members and volunteers are expected to serve between 1,100 and 1,300 meals. The event will take place at the current Men’s Center location on the corner of Central Boulevard and Division Street. Free and open to anyone […]
O.U.R. Mission Home – Cold Night Procedures
If the temperature drops below 40 degrees, as determined by the National Weather Service, up to an additional 12 guests will be permitted to sleep in the FLC TV room. Guests who sleep on the TV room floor on such nights will be admitted free of charge. Whenever we receive a cold weather report that […]
Mission Offers Emergency Shelter as Temperature Plummets
Orlando, FL – Today, the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) will host a Christmas Brunch Banquet at the current Men’s Center. Last month, OURM reached a deal with the Orlando Magic to purchase the property for $3 million. The Christmas Brunch Banquet is free and open to anyone within the community that is in need […]
City of Orlando and Local Mission Team Up For a Better Paramore
(5th District Commissioner to Take part in Community Work Day) Orlando, FL – Carter Street Neighborhood Association (CSNA), Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM), and the City of Orlando have teamed up to host Parramore’s inaugural Neighborhood Community Work Day. The clean-up initiative comes just weeks after the Orlando City Municipal Planning Board voted 4-3 in […]