Stories
August 11
August 10th, 2011
"I grew up with a value system that emphasized truth and self-responsibility
within the context that every person was also a human being. Material wealth
was far less important than doing the right thing. Thus, while I firmly believe
that a person has to assume responsibility for the way that his or her life is
turning out...
June 11
June 10th, 2011
I was once a homeless woman who came to TMM seeking a clean pair of underwear. I was a victim of domestic violence and TMM gave me the will to survive. TMM staff helped me with housing and a part-time job, which later tuned into a full...
May 11
May 23rd, 2011
The reasons I work at TMM are many. The first is to share the gifts of recovery that have been so freely given to me. In short, "I'm here to make a difference". You see, I struggled with addiction myself for over 25 year's and during...
May 9th, 2011
The Golden Heart Award is annually presented by The Midnight Mission to those who have demonstrated a compassion for the disadvantaged in the Los Angeles community, and who have made a commitment to helping people transform their lives...
May 3rd, 2011
Marchelle Bradanini is a singer-songwriter originally from northern California. iain morris is a writer and producer from London, and is the co-creator of the sitcom 'the inbetweeners'. They met at the chateau marmont through a mutual...
April 11
April 8th, 2011
This January, The Midnight Mission welcomed a new Board Member to our dedicated Board of Directors. Tom Smith, President of Nestlé USA Sales Division, has joined the Board and will bring a wealth of important qualities to our distinguished Board. His corporate ...
Jan 11
January 27th, 2011
At the age of 12, Kevin Dixon won a cherished traineeship at Chambers Shoe Shine Parlor and Repair, the largest and most well-known establishment of its kind in Los Angeles. Every day after school and all weekend, he learned the ropes in the backroom, under ...
Dec 10
December 15th, 2010
The Holiday season is a unique time to offer a helping hand to those in need. Your donation during the months of November and December truly serve to help The Midnight Mission offer hope to our participants as well as allow us to start the New Year strong with ...
Nov 10
November 25th, 2010
As the winter months approach, we strive to make The Midnight Mission a home for the holidays for those who are trying to survive on the mean streets of Skid Row in Los Angeles. We will again serve a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday meal ...
November 25th, 2010
Debi Mazar, known for her role in the classic gangster movie Goodfellas and her role on HBO's Entourage, is an amazing supporter and will have the opportunity to share her love for The Midnight Mission at the 2010 "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" ...
November 5th, 2010
The Midnight Mission Winner's Choice Raffle ticket sale deadline was October 31, 2010. Our drawing for our Grand Prize winners ...
Oct 10
October 18th, 2010
Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, and donors who made The 12th Annual Midnight Mission's golf tournament a success.
Aug 10
Nov 09
Nov 8th 2009
Please join us for the "Teach a Kid to Fish Bowl benefitting the children of The Midnight Mission Family Housing Program!
Sept 09
Sept 24th 2009
Aura Torres and her four children were living in an emergency shelter when they applied to our program. Involved in a troubled
Sept 18th 2009
"I've never understood the purpose of my life, and all the harm I had caused based on a decision to take drugs, but after coming into
Aug 09
Aug 4th 2009
Our appreciation to our Master and Mistress of Ceremonies, Frank Buckley and Harmonie Kreiger for entertaining our guests and championing our cause!
June 09
June 13th 2009
As part of a $1.5 million initiative, Sempra Energy Foundation presented a $25,000 grant to The Midnight Mission to fund programs that will help families and individuals in need during these difficult economic times.
June 18th 2009
After President Barack Obama's inaugural speech, for which Para Los Niños rented a stadium-sized screen so all 400 students at the Family Learning Complex could witness it, elementary school principal Ms. Silva requested that every classroom teacher involve...
May 09
May 28th 2009
Early this year Larry Adamson, President and CEO of The Midnight Mission shared with you our projections for 2009. It didn't look good for the millions of people across the country that are only one or two paychecks away from homelessness. Well as we close...
May 13th 2009
Lindsay Bianchi busies himself each week sharpening his graphics skills at the Abram Friedman Occupational Center in downtown Los Angeles. Through the school he has competed in the regional and state level Desktop Publishing competition sponsored by SkillsUSA...
March 09
March 13th 2009
"It is not enough to be personally successful unless everyone in society has the same opportunity to
succeed", is something that I said once at a commencement speech for a graduation class of California
State University students. That sentiment, that idea ...
March 13th 2009
The Midnight Mission will present this year's Golden Heart Award to the Honorable Jan Perry, member of
the Los Angeles City Council, on Monday, May 11th at the impeccable Beverly Hills Hotel. Norman Harris of
Norman's Rare Guitars will receive ...
February 09
February 17th 2009
If you have the opportunity to chat with Juan Castanon, Assistant Program Manager for The Midnight Mission,
you will immediately notice a wisdom and toughness softened by a quick smile and wily sense of humor. "My
wife often asks me why I am in ...
February 4th 2009
As a new administration is ushered into Washington, we are hopeful that positive change will happen. But
we will not shrink from honestly facing the unfavorable economic conditions in our country. Like all
families, companies and enterprises we ...
February 1st 2009
Rodney Burrell spends his days helping other people change the course of their lives. His job as a
case manager with New Image Emergency Shelter - Project Fresh Start presents challenges, but he is
grateful for the opportunity to be of service ...
January 09
January 24th 2009
With the current economic crisis, I know it's tough for a lot of people, but the needs of the people that
are served by The Midnight Mission are growing. The leadership of the organization has taken a hard look
at every one of our programs, every ...
December 08
December 25th 2008
The Midnight Mission Management and Executive team rolled up their sleeves to serve our program
participants and staff a special holiday meal. On Monday, December 22nd, Larry Adamson, President
and CAO and Clancy Imislund, Managing ...
December 25th 2008
Thank you to all the hundreds of volunteers, program participants and staff that came together to
make our Christmas Celebration one of the best ever. "Even given the critical economic climate, people
found a way to make a difference in ...
December 25th 2008
Stella and Anthony Hopkins joined hundreds of volunteers on a rainy Christmas morning to spread joy
and love to LA's neediest men, women and children. Our volunteers helped us meet the highest
demand we've experience in a decade ...