A Powerful Look Inside… Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles

Exclusive Interview by Karen Beishuizen
Photos courtesy of Union Rescue Mission

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is one of the largest missions of its kind in America — bringing help and hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Downtown Los Angeles. URM was founded in 1891 by Lyman Stewart, president and founder of Union Oil Company. On average the mission serves 1,292 people a night (this number represents all 3 of their locations). Of this number almost 900 Moms...