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Stories from Skid Row | Mini DOCUMENTARIES

The Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission “Stories from Skid Row” mini documentary series provides a glimpse into the issues surrounding homelessness and the work being done to combat this serious problem in Los Angeles. We post new stories of transformation every month.

Stories From Skid Row

Sandy’s Story – Escaping abuse to safety and life restoration

Our award winning documentaries brings each individual stories right into your life with the trauma that homelessness has on each interviewee life. View Sandy's story now.
Stories From Skid Row

Rafael’s Story – A Beautiful Story of Restoration and Hope

Meet Rafael. A recovering meth addict who was able to get his children back as a single parent while graduating from our Christian Life Discipleship Program, Watch Rafael's story.
Stories From Skid Row

URM’s Stories from skid row: Serena’s Story

The circumstances that led me to be homeless were bad decisions. I have been homeless for most of my life. Losing custody of my children was the catalyst to my recovery.
Stories From Skid Row

James’ Story – From 30 years of Addiction to Restoration

The circumstances that led me to be homeless were bad decisions. I eventually ended up jobless, homeless, unhappy, and unsatisfied with my life.
Stories From Skid Row

Wendy’s Story – Overcoming Addiction and getting her son back

​​​​​She was losing a 20+ year battle with addiction, which cost her job, and was on the brink of losing her son to social services.; But then God led her to Union Rescue Mission.
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Daniel’s Story – From Addiction to Restoration

My bout with homelessness began with a job loss and then not being able to afford my rent. My situation led me to drink so I could forget about my problems. I ended up on skidrow.
Stories From Skid Row

Alma’s Story – A journey from addiction to restoration

Alma was one of the first to move into Angeles House with more families to come. Many more like Alma will gain the skills, courage, strength, and tools they need to start over again.
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Ramona’s Story – A Beautiful Story of Restoration and Hope

My mom was pregnant with me while she and my dad were living on skid row getting high and doing drugs. She gave birth to me on a couch on skid row while snorting lines of cocaine
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Union Rescue Mission Love Like a Hero award winning animated short film

Our award winning animated short film in regards to living on skid row in Los Angeles. Those who use their time, money and energy to help neighbors in need are heroes.
Stories From Skid Row

Roseann’s Story – From Prison to Grace and Abundant Life

Our award winning documentaries brings each individual stories right into your life with the trauma that homelessness does. View Roseann's story now.
Stories From Skid Row

Robert’s Story Part 2 – From Broken to Restored Relationships

Watch Robert’s Story as he talks about how he went from addiction to restoration and reconciliation with his wife and family. When Robert graduated from URM, he was 67 years.
Stories From Skid Row

Gavin’s Story – From Surrendering to drugs to Surrendering to God

Gavin was an addict for over ten years. It eventually led to a severed relationship with friends and members of his family. At the lowest point, he even contemplated taking his life.
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Thomas’ Story – Finding Beauty in the Struggles of Life

Thomas never would imagine in his lifetime he would be on the streets and in the need of a shelter. He realized he was either going to learn from the streets or God.
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URM’s Stories from Skid row – Jodi’s Restoration Story

Jodi suffered mental, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse as a young child. Substance abuse became a way “to cover up all the above,” as she explains.
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Former Gang Member Gets a Second Chance: Albert’s Story

Albert was actively involved in a street gang. He ended up getting arrested for attempted murder and was facing 19 years in prison. Watch Albert’s story
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URM’S STORIES FROM SKID ROW – Gerald’s Story

Gerald turned to drugs to help cope with stress and being overworked. Finally, his body physically and mentally crashed. Gerald found himself lost, broken and homeless.
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