Jane and Mike first started serving with Mission U-Too in November 2015. We first met them a month earlier when they stopped to get some food from our disaster relief team as they were nervously waiting out the Hidden Pines Fires in Smithville, TX where they lived. Mike and I began serving with Mission U-Too November […]
For the past 5 years, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been a day to take a break from all the shopping deals and holiday buzz and take time to support charitable organizations near and far. This #GivingTuesday, we hope to take time to read through some of our stories and learn a little more about […]
Paula’s life has not been easy. She’s struggled with alcoholism, spending time in prison, serious health issues, abusive relationships, and being estranged from many people in her family. All of these challenges made her feel isolated and depressed, and she truly believed the lie that she was not worth anything. After her first meal at […]
The holidays are here and we are thankful for you! What a great time of year to come and serve the community of Smithville. Mission U-Too’s Smithville site has been serving on Thanksgiving Day for the past four years. Because the site’s “normal” serving day is Thursday, we are blessed to continue to serve on […]
“I shouldn’t have come,” Nancy said. “Why?” I asked. “Because I’m embarrassed others need it more than me, I should go.” I walked around the picnic table to sit down with her and asked her to please stay. She looked at me in the eyes and said, “Thank you for having me.” Nancy is a […]
Bring the whole family and come out and support Mission U-Too this weekend at Next Level Ride’s Fright Jam! Saturday, October 29th // 10:30 AM – 1:00 AM Next Level Ride // 5400 Highway 71 E, Del Valle, Texas 78617 Show up early and enjoy watching some of the best wakeboard riders in Central Texas followed by open […]
Molly serves every week at our Giddings location. Here is her story about the impact her life has had from building relationships through Mission U-Too. Serving at Mission U-Too has been one of the best things to happen to me since moving to Texas almost 2 years ago. I remember so clearly the first night I was […]
By Christy Beyer, Mission U-Too Volunteer Program Manager “Search Me, O God, and know my heart” ~Psalms 139:23 Lord I pray for those who read this that their hearts are changed and convicted. One Saturday afternoon I went to the Grand Saline Mission U-Too site to bring support and a helping hand. Through my conviction I […]
Did you know that Mission U-Too allows children to come and serve? We have families ask us if they are able to bring their children to serve at our sites or during a disaster relief trip. The answer is YES! We have found that in order to reach the children in the neighborhoods, it’s best […]
I can’t tell you how excited I am about the things that are happening throughout Mission U-Too. God is definitely at work in some mighty ways! The past year has been a time of learning for us as an organization. We’ve been learning about areas of possible weaknesses in the ministry and what we need […]