URM PRESIDENT AND CEO ANDY BALES TO STEP DOWN IN LATE 2023

LOS ANGELES, California – Union Rescue Mission’s Board of Directors today announced that Reverend
Andy Bales, the longtime President, and CEO of Union Rescue Mission, has decided to conclude his
transformational tenure at the end of 2023. Andy Bales has led LA’s oldest homeless shelter since 2005 and has
overseen tremendous growth of the organization. Bales will continue to lead the organization until a new CEO
is hired and successfully transitions into the role. After that, he plans to relocate back to his home state of Iowa.

Andy Bales reflected on the upcoming transition: “Being called by God to lead Union Rescue Mission has been
the honor of my lifetime. I have cherished every moment alongside our precious guests, selfless staff, steadfast
and passionate board of directors, and dedicated volunteers. God has truly shown up in miraculous ways during
my time at URM, and I am so grateful to be a part of the lives that we have helped transform. I know the
organization will continue to faithfully serve the least among us. I’m looking forward to spending more time
with my grandkids back in Iowa and seeing where God leads me next.”

Andy Bales has spent his entire career, including 18 years at Union Rescue Mission, helping society’s most
vulnerable and at-risk by treating them with the compassion of Jesus Christ. During Bales’ tenure at URM, the
organization added two new facilities for women, children, and families experiencing homelessness – Hope
Gardens in Sylmar, CA and Angeles House in South LA. Under his direction, URM navigated the Great
Recession and the Covid-19 pandemic. Bales has been one of the region’s most outspoken and influential
leaders on homeless issues in Los Angeles and across the country, a vocal critic of harm reduction methods, and
a fierce advocate for recovery. He was instrumental in ending the common practice of hospital drop-offs on
Skid Row, and he currently serves as an appointed member of the LAHSA Commission.

URM’s Board Chairman David Wood shared, “It’s hard to articulate the profound impact Andy Bales has had
on the cause of homelessness. Andy’s leadership has helped turn around the lives of countless men, women, and
children suffering on the streets. Equally important has been Andy’s powerful voice and consistent leadership
for the cause of Christ-centered recovery and transformation. Andy embodies every word of URM’s mission
statement: We embrace people with the compassion of Christ. Andy will leave a mark on all of us at URM – our
Board, Senior Leaders, Staff, Donors, Volunteers and Partners. As we look forward to our next chapter, we will
remain ever grateful to Andy, and committed to working tirelessly for our neediest.”

The Board of Directors has retained Carter Baldwin to lead the search for Bales’ successor. Partner Bill Peterson
will spearhead the process on behalf of the firm.

About Carter Baldwin
Carter Baldwin is ranked among the Top 40 executive search firms in the United States and has been recognized
by Forbes Magazine as one of the country’s “Best Recruiting Firms.” The firm has a robust practice in the nonprofit and Christian executive leadership space. Carter Baldwin’s nonprofit clients include Charity Water,
Compassion International, Bethany Christian Services, Atlanta Mission, World Relief, World Vision, Citygate
Network, the Seattle Union Gospel Mission, and many others. The company is headquartered in Atlanta.

About Union Rescue Mission
Union Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving those experiencing homelessness.
Established in 1891, URM is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind and the oldest in Los Angeles. It
provides a comprehensive array of emergency and long-term services including food, shelter, and clothing;
medical and dental care; Christian recovery programs, transitional housing, legal assistance, education,
counseling, and job training. URM provides an escape from the dangerous streets of Skid Row and helps guests
transition from homelessness to independent living. For more information, please visit www.URM.org.

About URM’s Hope Gardens Family Center
Nestled in the foothills of the Angeles national forest, HGFC offers a peaceful setting and
transitional living to moms, children, a number of single women and permanent supportive housing
to senior women. In addition to food and shelter, HGFC offers the real help women need to escape
homelessness forever, long-term rehabilitation programs, job training, counseling, training and
encouragement.

About URM’s Angeles House
Located in South Los Angeles, Angeles House offers transitional bridge housing for up to 86 local
families experiencing homelessness. During their transitional stay, we offer food, shelter, clean
living spaces, assistance with resources for jobs and housing, on-site child-care, school tutoring
with School on Wheels, medical and dental clinics, and Christian/mental health counseling. While
at Angeles House our guests will be provided with a safe, supportive environment assuring them
that we are here to help each step of the way home.

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