Stories of Change

I want something better. This thought wouldn’t leave Chris alone. The longer he lived in the darkness of depression, addiction and homelessness, the more he realized how unfulfilling this way of ...

“I really didn’t think I needed to be here. I felt like I had things under control even when I really didn’t. I had a job and things were okay as far as I was concerned.”

Arthur Thomas’ road to redemption doesn’t begin like most of his peers. There’s often a catastrophic event, a near-death experience, or the death of a close friend or family member that cause...

Sonja Graham: Central Union Mission continues to empower the community they serve by offering a six-session, basic computer literacy course,

In the time of Covid-19, the Mission continues to create innovative and engaging learning opportunities for adult learners and productive volunteering for those experiencing homelessness.

Navy Veteran Gets a Chance at New Life

After leaving the Army, the Gittens struggled to find an affordable place to live with their kids.

Tony was at the end of his rope, before God helped him pull himself up.

A Second Chance and a Full-Time Job — Back on the street, he realized he wanted to be able to help his 29-year-old daughter and two young grandsons, so he decided to try again.

LEANING ON COMMUNITY When Conishea was struggling to feed and clothe her family, YOU helped her! Conishea was used to making ends meet all on her There was nothing she wanted more than to be able t...

Belinda struggles with MS and is limited to what she can eat.
Listen to her story.

Betty is a gospel singer and minister who evangelizes in the area and has a CD of her own songs. She ministers to Mission men and other neighbors on the street;

Starting Over–“The Mission has been great to me. At one time, I couldn’t even handle $5, but with the Mission’s help, I have my own checking and savings accounts now and bet...

Hear more about Clayborn’s journey to the Spiritual Transformation Program at Central Union Mission and how he was able to piece his life back together.

“During my time here, I have become a new creature as stated in 2 Cor. 5:17: ‘If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!'”

Found in the Minute Book of 1922 is the story of Edward H. DeGroot, former President of the Board of Directors and former Vice President. DeGroot served the Mission for over 40 years

In this audio recording Gary shares his story of living homeless in the woods, suffering from extreme hunger, and finding hope after all.

Harold Sirrine tells the story of his struggle with alcoholism and the glory of God that helped him find a more humble and helpful path.

Here’s the story about how God led Jeff to Central Union Mission’s Spiritual Transformation Program.

Joseph Fisher recounts his alcohol addiction, and how the Mission helped him find a friend in Jesus Christ and a way to quit his habit.

I was born into a religious family, and as a child I was very active with my family in the At twelve years of age I was baptized and became a member of the As a teenager I dropped out and began liv...

Larry shares his story of eating out of dumpsters on Thanksgiving Day and the hardships of homelessness. The Mission changed everything for him. Listen to hear more.

“Gold Stars for Service” (Volunteers)
“Every Friday night for the past seven years, “The Golden Girls” have been serving dinner at the Mission.

Marvin Tyler found the Lord as his Savior at Central Union Mission on October 20, 1950, and remained as a faithful and effective employee of the Mission until the Lord called him home in 1965. Read...

Sometimes we get lost from our path and disobey our hearts. Read the story of how God helped Pala Omagandam get back on track.

Rev. David R. Howard speaks of the challenging yet rewarding service he does with the Mission as Director of Overnight Guest Ministries

“Suddenly, I really was homeless. I spent two days camping and praying on Theodore Roosevelt Island, asking God, “Help me. What should I do?”

“I just want to be a servant for the Mission for God. I have a desire to help others. Once I was in the driver’s seat, but now I let God drive.”

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 h...