125 Years | 125 Stories

The story of how the Mission changed the life of a man known as "Texas". Told by past Superintendent John S. Bennett.

A. W. Chaney examines the difference between living your life in service to God versus living in service to the devil. He shares his story of how the Mission helped him stand firm against addiction through the Grace of God.

Albert S. Murphy tells his winding life story that proceeds from an average life, to an accidental manslaughter, to an alcohol addiction, to the front desk of Central Union Mission. Read more to find out how Murphy's story was shaped by the Mission.

Ben C. Guthrie (Originally published in the 1957 Annual Report)

Boyd Sheppard testifies about his journey through addiction, and the Mission's role in redirecting him to the hopeful path of God.

James LeBlanc gives his touching account of how the staff of the Mission have helped him grow, and the sweetness of life when you're living with God.

Joe Fisher tells his story about what led him to the Mission and how the Mission turned his life around.

John S. Bennett's testimony comes in the form of a rhyming poem spoken from the heart.

In this audio testimony, Keith let's us in on a traumatic event that led him to homelessness, and how the Mission helped him get through it all.

William H. Ramsey , former Treasurer, Vice President, and President of the Board of Directors, and his wife Ida Close Ramsey, former President of the Women's Guild, speak of their involvement with the Mission and the power of faith over science.

Peter tells the story of how Brother Douglass and the Mission helped him strive to live a life close to God.

Reginald shares his story of how he found the Mission, and what the Mission has meant to him.

Testimony given by Dr. S. H. Greene about the privilege of working with Rev. Douglass at the Mission's very beginning.

Timothy's current-day story will make you believe that there's reason for hope when all seems lost.

Tom Brown, graduate from the Mission's Spiritual Transformation Program and former Director of Family Services, shares his story from childhood to parenthood, and how the Word of God shaped his life.

Read Will Brad's moving story about how the Mission's program transformed his life.