Union Station Homeless Services

We are saddened by the loss of All Saints Church rector emeritus George Regas, who was a driving force of social change in Pasadena and the community, including the founding of Union Station Homeless Services in 1973. "There are very few places like Union Station anywhere," Regas has said. "We are made to be givers, we are made to be compassionate." Regas has been praised for his bold leadership that advanced civil rights, women’s ordination, LGBTQ marriage equality, and reve...rsing the arms race. Learn more about George Regas' inspiring life and work at: https://www.pasadenanow.com//all-saints-rector-emeritus-g/

As we reflect on the highs and lows of this year, we're continuously reminded of the importance of meeting the need, meeting the moment and meeting people where they are. This year has been all about adapting to ever-changing landscapes and protocols to best serve our community. It has been about Union Station's volunteers, donors and staff being beacons of hope for those in need. The year 2020 is coming to an end in a few hours and we are so close to meeting our goal of 1,00...0 Beacons of Hope! We need our final 100 Beacons of Hope -- 100 gifts from 100 donors -- before the clock strikes midnight. Will you be a Beacon of Hope and help make the future brighter for those we serve? A gift of any size can make a tremendous impact in someone's life. https://unionstationhs.org/be-one-of-our-thousand-beacons-/

There are three days left to become a Beacon of Hope for those in need in our community. We still need 380 gifts from 380 donors by December 31st to meet our goal. Make a gift today at: https://unionstationhs.org/be-one-of-our-thousand-beacons-/ If you're wondering how our organization has continued to serve the community this year, please read this message from our CEO, Anne Miskey:... At Union Station, we’ve had to keep going. We’re essential workers. People don’t stop being homeless, especially in a pandemic. If anything, it’s made the situation worse. We continue to serve people, do outreach in encampments and under bridges, and offer medical services to people living in tents. What your support means to us is that we can continue to help others to get the help they are looking for, to get housing and to get to a position where they are not only stable, but able to fulfill their dreams just like all of us want to. You have the power to be a source of hope for 1,000 individuals in the San Gabriel Valley experiencing homeless in these difficult times. Your generous gift by December 31st can change a life: https://unionstationhs.org/be-one-of-our-thousand-beacons-/

Happy Holidays from Union Station to you and yours! We're thankful for you this season and every day of the year. https://unionstationhs.org/be-one-of-our-thousand-beacons-/

This is our dream and we need 1,000 Beacons of Hope in our community by December 31st to continue to work toward it! You have the power to provide hope and safety to those who are currently unhoused and struggling to find a safe place to live. Your gift can help bring the warmth and security of having a place of their own during this holiday season. You can be a source of hope in a person’s life. Union Station Homeless Services urgently needs your help by December 31st to co...ntinue our life-changing work. We can’t do it without generous people like you. Your gift will make a tremendous difference in someone’s life. Thank you for being part of the solution. Donate at: https://unionstationhs.org/be-one-of-our-thousand-beacons-/

Early voting in Los Angeles County started in select voting centers this past weekend. All voting centers will be open starting October 30. Vote YES on Measure J! See which voting centers are open near you and how to vote safely in person at: https://www.lavote.net//voting-opti/voting-in-person/about.

Our Kitchen Team has been busy preparing meals for our clients back at the Adult Center (412 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena CA 91105) and at motels across the San Gabriel Valley. If you’ve completed your volunteer orientation and would like cook with us, our team could use some extra help on Monday October 26 and Tuesday October 27. We are looking for Volunteers to help support our Kitchen Team for breakfast (6:30am to 9:30am) and lunch (11:30am to 3:00pm) at the Adult Center. Volunteers would help serve breakfast or lunch and help prepare meals for dinner and the next day. If interested, please email us at [email protected]. If you are unable to make the entire shift, please reach out and we would be happy to accommodate.

Please join us in congratulating Union Station CEO, Anne Miskey, who has been nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal's Women in Leadership Awards. The winner in the CEO category will be announced during the awards ceremony tomorrow from 2-4 pm. Read Anne's LABJ article and register to watch the awards at: https://unionstationhs.org//how-do-you-relate-to-homeless/

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth and we want to shed light on this important issue. Did you know that more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the US will experience domestic violence by an intimate partner? When victims flee these dangerous environments, they are forced to leave their homes with nowhere else to turn. How can you help? Tell those experiencing homelessness about our programs (https://unionstationhs.org/impact/our-programs/) and get more involved by donating or volunteering at (https://unionstationhs.org/help/)

Our Dinner in the Park "Item of the Week" is Velveeta Cheese for Mac and Cheese! If you would like to contribute Velveeta for our Dinner in the Park recipients, please drop them off at our Admin Building at 825 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. We also have an Amazon Wishlist (linked in our bio) that will ship directly to our office. Www.Unionstationhs.org/dip2020

Thank you to everyone who supported our Evening for the Station last night! Whether you sponsored, attended, bid on our auction, or shared our social posts with your friends, every action taken and every dollar raised has made a huge difference in someone’s life. Because of your support, we were able to raise over $82,000 for Union Station’s services and clients. Thank you for being #partofthesolution to end homeless in our community!

For most people, especially our team at Union Station, food equals love. As a thank-you to USHS staff for all their hard work during this pandemic, our Board of Directors teamed up with Latino Restaurant Association's Pasadena Food Hug program to raise funds and give every team member a $25 gift card for a meal at a minority-owned Pasadena restaurant! A celebratory drive-thru was held for staff, complete with balloons, posters and cheering. Joining the celebration were Board ...Chair Kevin Trieber, Board Members Marie Queen and Lonnie Schield, CEO Anne Miskey and members of the Innovations and Excellence Steering Committee (IESC), a staff-driven committee that looks to uphold the vision, mission and values of the organization. Pasadena Food Hug was created in partnership with the Latino Restaurant Association with the vision to deliver hope and comfort to front line heroes, including healthcare workers, first responders, nonprofit workers, grocery workers, bus drivers, delivery people, and others -- who are all working to keep us going during the pandemic. To donate and support others on the front lines, visit: www.latinorestaurantassociation.org/pfh

Have you checked out our Evening for the Station online auction lately? The auction closes at 9 pm tomorrow and there are still plenty of exciting items that need your bid, including a 20 bottle Stock Your Cellar package, helicopter ride along with the Pasadena Police Department, a Haunted Drive Thru with The Gentle Barn and one month of unlimited sessions at SPENGA Pasadena. Register and bid at: efts2020.givesmart.com

Treat yourself to a delicious burger today and give back to your communityfor every meal purchased during Pasadena Shake Shack’s Grand Opening on October 12, a meal will be donated to Union Station! Stop by their new location at 750 S. Arroyo Parkway between 11 am and 10 pm to enjoy Shake Shack’s famous burgers, crinkle cut fries and tasty drinks and shake up the way you help those in need.

If there's anything that 2020 has shown us, it's that home equals safety. And today is about creating homes for people who have experienced homelessness in our community," said Union Station CEO, Anne Miskey during the Waverly ADU Groundbreaking. Watch her full speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch

Have you checked out our Evening for the Station Online Auction lately? There are dozens of unique, exciting items and experiences up now and open for bidding! A few highlights include: a 50 min Dating Strategy session with a professional matchmaker at Three Day Rule + 90 min Wardrobe session with professional stylist Bree Jacoby; an adventure package with Naked Hippie Snacks and Bronca Ok gift card; and six online meditation classes at the Kadampa Meditation Center Hollywoo...d. Place your bids on these featured items plus so many more at: http://www.efts2020.givesmart.com/

Do good while doing your holiday shopping! For October, we’re one of the featured Target Circle nonprofits for select Target locations! If you plan on shopping at Target this month, sign up for Target Circle to get discounts and rack up votes you can cast in support of nonprofits like Union Station. Watch the video to learn how to sign up and cast your vote! www.target.com/circle

Help advocate for Measure J and build a more just Los Angeles. https://yesonj.reimagine.la/ Yes on J Everyone In LA #homesendhomelessness #partofthesolution

It’s your last chance to become a sponsor and receive an exclusive 3-course dinner from The Raymond Restaurant and special wine and beer tasting packages. Also, check out our online auction for new items you can bid on! All the details at: https://unionstationhs.org/ev/evening-for-the-station-2020/