Volunteer Spotlight – Melinda Micklewright
Visit the Early Learning Center at the Mission’s family home any Tuesday morning, and you’ll find volunteer Melinda Micklewright loving on the babies. “The children are a delight, a joy,” she said. “They are just adorable.” Melinda, a pharmacist, came to Orlando to help open the VA Hospital in Lake Nona many years ago. She […]
“God is Here” – Grant Salisbury
This fall, thanks to Grant Salisbury, you might see commercials featuring the Mission on streaming services and social media. For eighteen years, Grant and his company, GFX Creative, have been creating engaging film and digital content for some of the most prominent names in virtually every industry. After a tour of the Mission, he volunteered […]
Building Family Bonds by Serving at the Mission – Andrew & Briana
Visit the Family Home any Saturday and you’ll find father-daughter duo Andrew and Briana Lannon serving in the kitchen. For years Andrew had been feeling God tugging at his heart to get involved with helping homeless people, but he kept resisting. Because he went to church most Sundays and worked hard to support his family, […]
A True Fisherman’s Tale – Matt Herndon
There’s a beautiful new dock on the lake behind the Mission’s family home, thanks to the organizing efforts of Matt Herndon. Matt and his associate Norma Lopez work at Remediation Specialists, which restores buildings damaged by fire, water, and mold. Norma invited Matt to visit Discovery Church, where he was challenged to use his spiritual […]
Investing in the Community – Phoenix Landscape Solutions
Residents at the Mission are watching their food grow – literally – thanks to hydroponic towers donated by Shawn and Kylee Logan, owners of Phoenix Landscape Solutions. The towers, located in the dining rooms at the Family Home and Project Hope, have generated lots of excitement and two crops so far. Kylee served meals at […]
Touching Little Lives – Volunteer Spotlight: Dave and Sherri Seligson
Art is More Than a Pretty Picture – Volunteer Spotlight: ArtWorks-Orlando
One Smile at a Time: Main Event
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Connecting People, Making Memories…One Smile at a Time” is Main Event’s mission. For the past year, Orlando Union Rescue Mission has felt more connected, made more memories, and smiled wider thanks to its partnership with Main Event. Main Event is a family-friendly destination with a restaurant, endless games and activities, and a commitment to […]
Give Back, Get Back — Volunteer Spotlight: Mark Cavalleri
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you were to ask Mark Cavalleri how God transformed his life, his answer would be service. Once riddled with depression, substance abuse, and unwise choices, Mark’s earlier life played out very similar to many guests at the Mission. In his 30’s with no job, no home, no car, and nowhere else to turn, […]
Nourishing Compassion — Volunteer Spotlight: Marcus Brown
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Never underestimate how much one good meal can fill a soul with hope. Marcus Brown experienced this firsthand when, as a young adult, his poor choices and drug dealing led him to a life of hunger and uncertainty. “When I was living that life, I feel like I took from families [and my] community […]