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The Union Rescue Mission, commonly abbreviated as the URM, is a Christian homeless shelter in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It is the oldest in the city [1] and the largest private homeless shelter in the United States. [2] The organization behind the URM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was established in 1891.
Stewart founded the Pacific Gospel Mission (now the Union Rescue Mission) in 1891. In 1908, Stewart, along with noted Christian author T.C. Horton, founded the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (now known as Biola University). [3] [4] In 1917, he donated $4,500 to fund the construction of Stewart Hall at Toccoa Falls College. [5]
The Rescue Mission in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an example of helping homeless people through religion. In order to receive a free meal at the Rescue Mission, residents must first attend a Christian prayer service. [23] The Salvation Army is a social support service organization that also functions as a religious group. [24]
Remodeling at the Union Rescue Mission at 27th and Hillside will create a dedicated wing for use as an emergency overnight shelter and separate spaces for longer transitional care.
After 20 years as head of the Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row, Bales is retiring. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times) Twenty-four years ago, a minister to the down-and-out of Des Moines took a mid ...
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Local officials had applied for federal FEMA funds to help support newly-arrived migrants who have struggled to find housing in the city.