We are still needing the following items:  Bleach, Laundry Detergent, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels,  and Bath Towels. If you would like to donate any of these items, you may drop them off at 2921 Confederate Blvd, between Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.- 4p.m.

The Union Rescue Mission purchased two properties between 5-9 years ago and booked the properties on our balance sheet based on certified appraisals at the time of purchase.  Years later prudent management of the mission saw the need to sell these facilities to re-focus our attention on our mission statement to create an environment where the love and compassion of Jesus Christ can help people overcome and prevent life’s adversities.  Both of these facilities sold in 2008 at a down turn in the commercial real estate here in Central Arkansas.  The difference between the booked assets and the sale of these assets had to be declared on the IRS 990 filing as a loss and reported as “depreciation, depletion, etc” on line 42 of the filing.  These costs are considered according to generally accepted accounting principles as an “administrative expenses.”

While it is most disturbing to have reported the write down in asset loss for the 2007-08 IRS 990 filing year, we are committed to accurately reporting our financial position according to generally accepted accounting principles and maintaining integrity in all areas of our mission operation.  Though URM posted a significant loss for that fiscal year, the mission programming did not suffer as we sought to reach the last, least and loss in Central Arkansas.

When I came to the Union Rescue Mission as Executive Director four years ago, I did so because I strongly believe in the ministry of the Mission and desired to see the Mission serve her community with integrity.  I am most committed to the stewardship of all resources given by God’s people in the support of this ministry.  In the 2007-08 IRS 990 filing year 9.27% of our expenses were salary and benefit related.  If one were to factor out the asset write down due to the charging market values of the properties that were sold 31% of our expenses were salary and benefit related.

The Union Rescue Mission – Little Rock, AR has experienced some of her strongest years of ministry operation over the past two years serving in excess of 173,000 meals and averaging 189 men, women and children per night in our facilities.  Our 2008-09 IRS 990 filing which has yet to be posted on GUDIESTAR is summarized below and open for public inspection:

                Total Revenue:                     $782,552.00

                Total Expenses:                    $695,349.00

                Net Revenue:                       $  87,203.00

The Union Rescue Mission today stands stronger than she has in her 64 year history.  As the needs of our community continue to seep to the surface, we are committed to addressing the many faces of those hungry, hurting and homeless for whom desperation is a day-to-day experience.  We acknowledge our gratefulness of those who sacrificially give to the ministry and are committed to utilize those resources with the deepest integrity practicing Godly biblical stewardship.

Changing Lives…Strengthening Communities,

Dr. William D. Tollett

Executive Director

If you have collected items to donate to the Dorcas House, you may drop them off at the Dorcas House. Please call 501-374-4022 for the address as it is not published to protect the women and children living in the house. Currently, the Dorcas House is only accepting winter clothes (women and children), food items, toilet paper, paper towels, toiletries, and feminine hygiene products.

How to participate:

1. Ask your employer if they participate in a Matching Gift program.
2. Obtain a matching gift form and donation guidelines from your employer’s human resources or payroll department.
3. Complete the donor section of the form and submit it along with your personal donation to: Union Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 164057, Little Rock, AR 72216, EIN#  71-034893
4. URM will complete the forms and return the necessary documents back to your human resources department.
5. If approved, the company’s matching gift check is sent to Union Rescue Mission to match your already generous gift.

Tips:

• Many companies will match personal gifts such as cash, stocks, marketable securities and even the value of your volunteer time.
• Companies may also match gifts from employee spouses or retirees (but not gifts from others.)
• Some companies offer double or triple matches.
• Many companies do not have a Matching Gift program but will still match your donation.  Don’t be afraid to ask your employer for the matching gift.
• Talk to your co-workers, friends and sponsors about how they can increase their giving with an employee matching gift.  Invite them to visit our website!