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 […]
Visually-Impaired Musician Celebrates Birthday by Giving Back
Dave Hillebrandt to Host Party for Homeless Women & Children Orlando, FL – Dave Hillebrandt, a visually-impaired musician, is planning a unique way to celebrate his born-on day by sponsoring a birthday bash for residents at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM). Hillebrandt, an Orlando resident, turns 53 this Friday, wants to give back to […]
Pageant Winners Teach Homeless How to Show Their Sparkle
USA Ambassador Pre-teen & Former Miss America to Host Pageant Workshop for Homeless Girls Orlando, FL– The Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) is getting some sparkle this weekend, thanks to USA Ambassador Preteen, Sophie Schaked. The 11-year-old got inspired to create and host the Show Your Sparkle Pageant at OURM after a tour or the […]
Volunteers Gather to Pamper Homeless
(Local Mission Hosts 3nd Annual Glam-A-Thon Event For Homeless Residents) Orlando, FL– A Mission Glam Squad of volunteers will join forces to “Glam-Slam” homeless guests of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) at this Friday’s Glam-A-Thon. First Class Cleaners has donated hundreds of pieces of clothing that female residents with one-on-one sessions with a personal […]
Local Rescue Mission to Host Final Easter Banquet Before Relocation of Men’s Home
Orlando, FL – Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) is set to host one final Annual Easter Banquet at its current Men’s Home. The event comes four 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 […]