Orlando Union Rescue Mission

 Orlando     Florida

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Orlando Union Rescue Mission Charity Profile

The Orlando Union Rescue Mission has been caring for the hungry and hurting in the Orlando area since its founding in 1948 by a group of Christian businessmen. H.B. Austin, Joseph P. Rutland, S.B. Peele, C.E. Parsons, E.P. Martin, J.P. Lowery, George Stuart and M.J. Wiggins met at the Broadway Methodist Church with Reverend Harry Moore to establish the non-stock, non-profit corporation.

The City of Orlando and Central Florida churches enthusiastically supported the founding of the new Rescue Mission. Rev. John Horan was chosen to serve as the Mission's first Director.

The Mission's first home was at 919 West Central Boulevard. Soon a more suitable location was found at 225 Boone Street, where it remained until the First National Bank (now SunTrust) expanded in 1954. Next the Mission moved to 211 West Central Boulevard where it remained until the expansion of Interstate 4 mandated another move.

Since 1988 OUR Mission Home has helped over a thousand families gain secure employment, achieve self-sufficiency, become active in local churches and to grow in grace and spiritual maturity.

In a continuing effort to increase opportunities for self-improvement to our residents, the Orlando Union Rescue Mission built a multi-purpose Family Life Center in 1998. The 23,000 sq. ft. facility includes classrooms, the Career Learning Center, a library, full-size gymnasium, a nursery and child care and an exercise area.

Orlando Union Rescue Mission Volunteer Information

We have many volunteer opportunities available.