You may see Mario walking to and from work here in Memphis. If you do, stop and say hello! He will be happy to share a cheerful greeting and spread some joy around. That is what Mario is about these days—sharing the joy and compassion he learned at Calvary Colony.
Read MoreFacing Homelessness, Jason Cried Out to God!
“I made bad decisions in my life, some I knew about, and others I didn’t even realize,” Jason says. Jason was in a relationship, working hard at his job and enjoying beers at the end of his day — a fairly typical life, he thought. Then when the relationship soured, he was asked to leave….
Read MoreAllan Prayed for Change — and God Answered
Allan grew up in a Christian home, attending church and learning Scripture. When he became a teenager, he found friends that seemed to be having a whole lot more fun than he was. They attracted him. He left his church habits and home behind and went off with his new friends.
Read More“Take this mess and bless it.”
The testimony of a courageous, God-fearing woman Clarice grew up with everything stacked against her. Her parents left her at age 13, and she was abused by her foster family. She had a daughter of her own at 17 and soon sought life under the lights of Las Vegas, where she began a relationship with…
Read MoreFrom Despair to Hope: Darrious’ Journey to Freedom and New Life
Darrious had a serious problem. He was addicted to drinking. Alcohol consumed his life to the point where he was unable to put a roof over his two kids and their mother. He spent his last dollars putting them up at a hotel. A decision was made that the mother and children would stay with…
Read MoreCongratulations to our GED graduates from Calvary Colony!
We are incredibly proud of Darrell, Charlie, Robert, and Brad for their hard work and dedication in earning their GED certificates. This achievement marks a major step forward in their journey toward transformation and new opportunities. We thank God for the transforming work taking place in each of your lives! A special thank you to…
Read MoreDrugs ruined Steve. Then God saved him.
Steve was trained as a Marine. He knew how to persevere. He did what it took to support his wife and kids through honest, physical labor. As a fit man, he could see no harm in a little marijuana and a cold beer after a long day.
Read MoreSpringtime Brings New Life at the Mission
Jeffrey was hurting when he returned from Afghanistan. You provided the help he needed. Many veterans return from active duty with scars only they can see. Jeffrey is one of them. A long-time Air Force reservist, Jeffrey’s last two deployments were in Afghanistan. When he came home in 2007, he suffered from PTSD. “It was…
Read MoreMission Update: Phase 2 of the New Opportunity Center Complete!
Memphis Union Mission is excited to announce the completion of Phase 2 of our new Opportunity Center, which provides emergency services for the homeless. We thank God for the donors that made this possible! If you would consider helping us finish our Phase 2 fundraising, click here: https://www.memphisunionmission.org/donate-to-the-opportunity-center-capital-campaign/
Read MoreFinding the Right Path
Looking back on his teenage years, Robert wishes someone had been there to tell him, “It’s cool to admit that you don’t know everything. You’re going to make mistakes, and it’s okay to ask for help.” But he had no foundation, no direction and no wisdom to choose the right way and reject wrong.
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