Dennis
Dennis is an artist and wants to be a graphic designer, but has only completed the 6th grade. He’s been married 17 years, has two children, but has only worked in temporary jobs. His wife gave him an ultimatum. “Get yourself together, hold down a full time job for two years and we’ll move to Florida as a family.” He didn’t hold up his end of the bargain, and she asked for a separation.
With no job and no place to live, he came to The Union Mission. “The Lord shut doors, but made a way for me to leave and a way to come back.” He joined the Mission G.E.D. and Micah programs. He’s working on his G.E.D. and working in the Mission’s warehouse. “When life didn’t go the way I wanted I got angry at God. But, it’s still up to you to choose. If you can’t trust Him well enough to commit to His ideas, you’re on your own. Now, I have a chance to do it right.”
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Ricky
“I Have Hope for the Future” After years of trying to numb his pain, Ricky has found peace. If Ricky had to choose one word to describe most of his life, it might be pain. Physical pain. Psychological pain. Spiritual pain. Desperate for relief, Ricky turned to alcohol. He started sneaking vodka from his …
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Fred
“I’m So Thankful for This Place” His NFL dreams dashed, Fred found new life at The Union Mission. Whenever the Atlanta Falcons are on TV this football season, Fred will be watching with more than a little longing. That could’ve been me, he’ll think. I could’ve made that play. But Fred never got that …
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Shannon
“What’s Not to Like About This Place?” How your support of the Mission helped Shannon land back on his feet. “I wasn’t doing the right thing,” Shannon admits. “I was different back then. Looking back now, I must have been insane!” Shannon doesn’t like talking about his life in his late teens and early 20s. …
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