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1948
June 16
The Mission is Formed

A group of local businessmen with a desire to minister to the needy of Orlando meet at Broadway Methodist Church to discuss the formation of a nonprofit organization.

November 6
The Mission is Incorporated

The Orlando Union Rescue Mission is officially incorporated. Sites during the early years include 919 W. Central Blvd., 225 Boone St., and 211 W. Central Blvd.

1960
July 1
The Mission Moves

The Mission moves into the former New England Hotel at 410 W. Central Blvd.

1962
February 13
The Mission Bought Our Signature Cross

A 21-foot neon cross with 10-inch letters is purchased for $778 and is placed atop the building.

1988
November 1
The Family Home Opens

O.U.R. Mission Family Home opens with 60 beds at 1525 W. Washington St.

1991
January 31
The Mission Bargain Store is Destroyed by Fire

Mission Bargain Store at 911 W. Central Blvd. is destroyed by fire (picture before fire featured above). The store reopens a month later at a temporary location, and then moves back to a new two-story building at its former (and current) site in January 1992.

 
1995
February 19
The Family Home Expands

O.U.R. Mission Family Home dedicates a 20,500-square-foot addition that includes 114 beds and administration offices.

1998
March 15
The Family Life Center is Established

Arthur J. and Marie H. Williams Family Life Center is dedicated on the Washington Street campus, west of the Mission Home. This 23,000-square-foot facility includes three classrooms, a computer lab, library, nursery, youth recreation room, and gymnasium.

2002
April 3
Our Cross Becomes a Historic Landmark

Iconic neon cross atop the Men’s Home on West Central Boulevard is designated a historic landmark by the Orlando City Council.

2012
June 4
Moody Chapel is Dedicated

Moody Chapel is dedicated on the west end of the Washington Street campus. The 9,000-square-foot facility hosts worship services, Bible studies and other activities for Mission residents.

2013
December 1
The Mission Makes a Deal

The Mission agrees to sell the Men’s Home at 410 W. Central Blvd. to the Orlando Magic, pending the location of a site and construction of a new Men’s Home.

2015
July 28
The Family Life Center Undergoes a Kid-friendly Renovation

Family Life Center undergoes $147,500 renovation to create a space designed specifically to meet the unique emotional, academic, and spiritual needs of homeless children.

2016
November 1
The New Men’s Home Location is Found

Plans are announced for the renovation of the former Parkwood Inn, at 3300 W. Colonial Drive, into a Men’s Home that will feature approximately 200 beds as well as a new chapel and a dining hall.

2017
March 17
The Mission Breaks Ground at the New Men’s Location

Official groundbreaking ceremony is held at site of new Men’s Home. The $6.2 million project will be completed in early 2018.

2019
August 29
Project Hope is Open

President/CEO Freddy Clayton and the Board of Directors cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the new $6.2 million men’s facility, Project Hope.

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