Stories from Skid Row: Yoana & Oscar

Hear how Yoana and Oscar have battled through cancer by God’s grace and with the support of the community and staff at Hope Gardens.

Stories from Skid Row: Kinna

Hear how Kinna draws from her experiences with homelessness and the foster system to support, love, and care for families experiencing similar situations.

Stories from Skid Row: Antonia

Antonia endured childhood abuse, foster care, and eventually homelessness. In a leap of faith, she decided to seek support through Union Rescue Mission.

With the help of the Hope Gardens Family Center, Antonia started healing from her past wounds.

Watch her story and see how your generosity helps women like Antonia experience life-long transformation.

Stories from Skid Row: Miracles

Life cannot flourish on the streets. But where the harsh realities of Skid Row become a distant memory…it can. Union Rescue Mission’s three decentralized locations foster miracles among men, women, children, and families devastated by homelessness. Watch now and see!

Stories from Skid Row: Steve

Steve is Union Rescue Mission’s mailman. Once shackled by addictions to drugs and alcohol, he never dreamed he could be the free man he is today. Watch this man’s moving story and see how through him God’s light now shines!

Stories from Skid Row: Diane

Diane is an accountant. She likes her job, but what she really wanted was to “be out making a difference in someone’s life.” Watch her inspiring story about finding Hope Gardens and see how she’s now changing the lives of kids devastated by homelessness!

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Stories from Skid Row: Carlos

Carlos is one of the toughest men Union Rescue Mission has ever seen. Find out how he left 26 years of violence and self-inflicted harm in the dust, thanks to caring people like you.

Stories from Skid Row: Daisy

You might remember Daisy from the first time we featured her story on Stories from Skid Row. Watch Daisy’s story update now to see how she is continuing to move forward, with God’s help. You’ll be blessed by her story and how far she’s come!