Stories from Skid Row

Chase

 

Chase reflects on his life last Christmas. 

More Stories from Skid Row


  • Jose

    For years, Jose's life was scarred by stuttering and crippling drug addiction — all because of a painful secret he hid from everyone since childhood.


  • Maurice

    15-year-old Maurice dreams of being a pilot someday, but his dream seemed far away last Christmas when his family had no place to live.


  • Will Nicklas

    “The Way Home…” Perhaps there are no better means to finding ‘the way home’ than having steady employment.


  • Chef Larry

    URM’s Chef Larry struggled with homelessness in Pasadena for six years before discovering God’s perfect recipe for a transformed life.


  • Al

    Union Rescue Mission rescued Al from a life of adversity and addiction, and gave him the family and love he never had before.


  • Alex and Marty

    URM's Programs helped Alex and Marty overcome their addictions and reconnect with their families.


  • Michelle

    Michelle is the eldest of 5 children who lives with her mom and siblings at Union Rescue Mission.


  • Ralph and Tokoyo

    Ralph and his son, Tokoyo struggled with homelessness for five years after Hurricane Katrina robbed them of everything.


  • Yemi

    We hope you will take a moment to watch a short video of Yemi as she shares what Easter means to her.


  • Walter

    Walter, one of our graduates, speaks on what Easter means to him.


  • Winter Shelters Part 2

    We knew this day would come but it doesn't make it any easier - the closing of the Winter Shelters.


  • Winter Shelters

    The winter refuge we provide for people who have no home.


  • Febe

    Febe, a single mom of two, came to Union Rescue Mission when she had to leave her home due to family issues.


  • The Christmas Story

    Kiera tells us the story of the nativity.


  • Joe

    Joe walks us through his average day and his back story.


  • The Guzmans

    Aura and Albert never expected to find themselves experiencing homelessness.


  • Chef David

    Thanks to generous people like you, David and other men just like him are learning that God is the Master Chef who can transform their lives.


  • Marcus

    Meet Marcus as he walks us through Christmas in July.


  • Raymond

    Raymond decides to make a positive difference in the Skid Row community.


  • Robyn


  • Daniel

    After reaching the brink of death, hope.


  • Sandra

    Sandra walks through an average day at the Glendale Winter Shelter


  • Beatriz

    Beatriz and her family transition to Hope Gardens.


  • Serwa

    Serwa talks about her brush with homelessness.


  • Kenneth

    A glimpse into the life of Kenneth.


  • Andy - CLDP

    Andy, a recent graduate of the Christian Life Discipleship Program, talks about his life now and where he's been.


  • Lucy

    Lucy introduces us to her life on the streets.


  • Jackie & Ella

    A mother and daughter face the reality of losing their home.


  • Nancy

    A student gives her perspective on homelessness.


  • John

    The new face of homelessness.


  • Eric

    Once homeless, 15-year-old Eric is now proud to be the Senior Patrol Leader of his Boy Scout troop sponsored by Union Rescue Mission.


  • Rev. Andy Bales, CEO

    Meet Andy Bales, CEO of Union Rescue Mission. Hear his personal testimony and see his heart for the homeless of Los Angeles.


  • Alex

    Alex Cornejo once thought his life was over. But today he's connecting a passion for helping others with a vibrant new purpose for his life.


  • Tom

    Tom talks about how tough it is on the streets.


  • Betty

    86-year-old Betty left home and ventured into Los Angeles' dangerous streets to find her missing daughter. She was not prepared for what she found.


  • Carolyn

    Carolyn tries to explain homelessness to her children.


  • Shannon

    Shannon is one of many mothers who have been given the opportunity to transform their children's future at Hope Gardens.


  • Carol

    Once a Mission donor, Carol now sleeps on bunk #153.


  • Carlos

    Carlos aids the people of Skid Row with the Water Walk


  • Serwa (Part2)

    Serwa moves into her own place.