Rachel
“I am so thankful for the privilege of serving at the Mission. It is a blessing to have the opportunity to share the love and care of God with those hurting in our community. Being used as His hands and feet is a humbling experience that leaves me grateful for a community that cares enough to support our most vulnerable.”
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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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