Happy Faces
James Bishop: Oct 19, 2016 4:13:40 PM
"We believe we were blessed to be a blessing," said Paul Branham. Virginia added, "That's what Christ told us to do. He came to serve, and we're to...
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Homeless - Human
James Bishop: Sep 16, 2016 2:15:00 PM
It’s easy to look at a homeless person and see only his or her homelessness – the weathered face, the cardboard sign, the worn clothes, the...
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Take Action: Create A Better Crisis Shelter!
James Bishop: Jul 5, 2016 11:45:28 AM
For three years, UGM has been in a state of anticipation. Praying. Hoping. Waiting. We have watched the average number of guests at the Crisis...
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Providing an Unforgettable Experience
James Bishop: Jul 5, 2016 11:30:28 AM
UGM Camp is up and running for the summer, and each week is an opportunity to show at-risk youth the unconditional love of Christ! The days are jam...
Take Action: Service Projects
James Bishop: Mar 15, 2016 11:30:56 AM
Do you prefer to get involved in helping our homeless guests in a hands-on, tangible way? Service projects offer a great opportunity to do so! Gather...
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Partnering in Recovery: Family of Faith
James Bishop: Mar 15, 2016 11:00:15 AM
15 years ago, Pastor Danny Green introduced UGM to Celebrate Recovery, a Christocentric approach to addiction recovery.
Take Action: Gift Cards
James Bishop: Dec 1, 2015 10:40:02 AM
For the men, women, and children staying at our shelters, the holidays can be difficult. Christmas serves as a reminder of what they lack – a home, a...
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Meeting the Need: Heritage Health
James Bishop: Dec 1, 2015 10:30:02 AM
While the Union Gospel Mission has been providing childcare since it opened Anna Ogden Hall back in 1971, the majority of energy and resources have...
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We are Thankful - To Those who Give Their Time
James Bishop: Nov 1, 2015 9:00:23 AM
Lorna is a retired nurse practitioner who serves at the UGM Center for Women & Children in Coeur d’Alene, treating colds, flu and respiratory...
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We are Thankful - To Those who Give Their Resources
James Bishop: Nov 1, 2015 8:30:05 AM
Jack Kendrick and his wife, Linda, got involved at Anna Ogden Hall more than 12 years ago after their daughter challenged them to reach out to people...
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Helping Children in Need
James Bishop: Sep 1, 2015 11:20:10 AM
Student Impact Team – Thanks to help from the Greater Spokane Association of Evangelicals and Moody Bible Institute, UGM Youth Outreach started the...
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I was defeated.
James Bishop: Aug 5, 2015 3:30:14 AM
You showed me grace. Kevin Kevin Schmieder has relapsed twice in the process of recovery. “My first stay at UGM was in 2011. I knew something needed...
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TAKE ACTION: become a UGM Intercessor
James Bishop: Jul 1, 2015 11:40:10 AM
Prayer is a fantastic way to partner with the Union Gospel Mission in caring for the homeless…for SO MANY reasons:
Take Action: Crisis Shelter Teams
James Bishop: Feb 1, 2015 10:30:53 AM
UGM is building a league of teams to surround and support the Crisis Shelter as it seeks to meet the ever-increasing demand of homeless women and...
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Remember
James Bishop: Dec 1, 2014 10:50:39 AM
“And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness…” Deuteronomy 8:2.
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Take Action: Gift Cards
James Bishop: Dec 1, 2014 10:40:43 AM
It’s hard to overestimate the happiness that accompanies a gift card for one of our guests. It may look like a bit of plastic, but it’s actually a...
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We Were Hungry
James Bishop: Nov 1, 2014 12:00:35 PM
and You Fed Us Serving 1,000 meals a day at our 4 shelters. Thomas “It’s awesome. Anybody that helps people is awesome. That’s what I’m all about –...
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Partnering with the Community to Feed the Hungry
James Bishop: Nov 1, 2014 11:40:24 AM
There’s no way we could serve over 360,000 meals per year at a cost of under $2 per meal without the help of our generous partners. It truly takes a...
Take Action: Turkeys!
James Bishop: Nov 1, 2014 11:20:39 AM
The Union Gospel Mission 5th annual City-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner is coming up on Wednesday, November 26th at the Spokane Convention Center. Once...
Coffee for Kids
James Bishop: Oct 1, 2014 11:45:09 AM
Valley Real Life is a faithful partner of Union Gospel Mission in reaching the poor with the love and power of the gospel. In addition to putting up...
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Bicycle Repairman
James Bishop: Sep 1, 2014 11:30:04 AM
What could possibly be better than an incredible volunteer? How about an incredible volunteer who solicits and trains more volunteers?
Painting with a Purpose
James Bishop: Sep 1, 2014 11:20:13 AM
This summer Artworks Coeur d’Alene teamed up with the UGM Center for Women & Children in a unique partnership with multiple positive benefits. First,...