Archive for the ‘Andy’s Updates’ Category

Rev. Andy’s End of Month Update – January 2012

Because of the scope of what friends like you help us do at URM, everyday is a big event. From life transformation programs, to medical centers, to legal aid clinics, to kids programs….we do it all thanks to you.

Please take a moment to view Rev. Andy’s January End of the Month Update and consider a gift today. We can’t do this work without you.

Blessings

Andy’s End of Month Update – June 2011

June has been a month full of celebration. We held a luncheon event to honor some friends of Union Rescue Mission, and we celebrated with 17 men as they graduated from a Life Transformation program. Unfortunately, it was also a month of tough decisions.

I hope you will please take a moment to watch this video and catch up on what’s happening here at URM. Thank you so much for your continued support.

Blessings,

Andy Bales, CEO

Andy’s End of Month Update – February 2011

It’s hard to believe March is already here – this year is going by so quickly! Things are remaining busy at URM and Hope Gardens. To hear about all the happenings this past month, please click above to watch the February update.

While the need for URM’s services has increased, our giving has dropped. If you are able to give a gift of any size, please consider donating to us today. We are grateful for your support.

Blessings,

Andy Bales, CEO

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90-Second Update on April

The work never stops at Union Rescue Mission!  Please take a moment to watch my video report on the events from this April. We had a big press conference on curbing rampant Skid Row drug activity by gang members and career criminals.

As we close out this month, we need your support more than ever.  With a 15% increase in services and 21% decrease in income, we are facing very serious challenges.  Can I ask you to support us in two specific ways?

1) Donate financially.  No gift is too small or too large.

2) Share our message with your friends.

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Please help to end homelessness as we know it in LA.  Together, we can do it.

Blessings,

Andy Bales, CEO

Andy’s March Update

March has been both an exciting and difficult month at URM. Last weekend we hosted our bi-annual Box Outreach, with over 300 volunteers distributing care boxes to those living in hotels. Unfortunately, this month also marked the first time we have had to lay off employees and cut back on costs due to the economy.

We hope that you will consider us and our neighbors on Skid Row more than ever during these hard times; we cannot continue to provide our services to those who need it most without your generous support. Thank you.

Blessings,

 

February End of Month Update

February has been a busy month for us at URM.  We hope you will take a moment to watch this video for exciting highlights on the events and challenges, including photos of our Hearts for Hope Fashion Show honoring Paris Hilton.

When you support us and share our message with others, you are helping to provide a better life for those who may otherwise be living on the streets of LA.  We cannot do what we do without you.

Blessings,

End of January Update

Dear Friends,

As we come to the end of the month, we would like to share just a few of the activities that have been keeping us busy here at URM!  From serving record numbers of people, to running winter shelters to planning a special event for our guests, the last few weeks have been action packed.  Please take a moment to watch this quick update on what we are accomplishing with the help of friends like you!

Blessings,

November Update from Andy Bales

As we begin to count down the final days of 2009, please take a moment to watch this quick update on all that’s happening at Union Rescue Mission.

Blessings,