Union Mission is pleased to announce its prestigious selection as a Southeast Regional Finalist in the 2025 True Inspiration Awards. Union Mission was nominated by Marshall Davis, Owner/Operator of the Godley Station and Pooler Chick-fil-A locations. This esteemed recognition celebrates Union Mission’s mission of partnering with people to end their homelessness.

With more than 2,600 applications, 30 organizations were selected to represent 6 regions for a chance to receive a grant award ranging up to $350,000. All individuals are encouraged to support Union Mission by voting on the Chick-fil-A app from September 3 – 30, 2024. 

To Cast Your Vote for Union Mission:

1. Click on your Chick-fil-A app (or download the app and create an account)

2. Select “For You” at the bottom of the screen

3. Select “News” where you will find the True Inspiration Awards

4. Click the “Vote” button

5. Select the “Southeast Region”

6. Cast your vote for “Union Mission”

Union Mission and Chick-fil-A will formally kick off the month-long campaign on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 9:00am at the Godley Station Chick-fil-A located at 205 Grand Central Blvd. in Pooler.

Funds will support the Don & Kaye Kole Magdalene House, an Emergency Housing Program at Union Mission for homeless women and children. Magdalene House supports 20 women and children with 6 emergency housing suites and supportive services to help the fastest growing population of homeless individuals obtain safe and stable housing.

“Being nominated for the True Inspiration Awards is a testament to the impact and importance of our work at Union Mission,” said Michael Traynor, President & CEO of Union Mission. “This recognition highlights our dedication to partnering with people to end their homelessness. Our wrap-around services exemplify our commitment to providing services that assist in helping individuals and families get to stable housing.” 

In 2023, Union Mission served 1,250 individuals with 180,800 nights of housing and 260,337 meals. Through the Emergency Housing Programs, Union Mission is able to provide clients with 90 days of housing, individualized case management and access to an array of comprehensive supportive services that work to address clients’ medical, mental health, transportation, childcare, and employment needs in order to help them permanently end their homelessness.

THE TRUE INSPIRATION AWARDS: The True Inspiration Awards® program was created in 2015 to honor the legacy of Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy. Through these annual grants, it is our pleasure to celebrate and support nonprofit organizations making an impact in their local communities. True Inspiration Awards grants range from $30,000 to $350,000, with at least $5 million awarded annually to organizations throughout North America, including Puerto Rico and Canada. Learn more at https://www.chick-fil-a.com/true-inspiration-awards.