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Union Gospel Mission

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The Listening Piece

If you come to a graduation or phase promotion at the Mission, you will almost certainly hear Shelley Altmeyer’s name. She is a bit of a legend. You might hear her referred to as an “angel on wheels.” She’s also frequently described as “relentless.”

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Thank You, Safeco Foundation!

A man gets a haircut at Friday Night Outreach

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A Life-Giving Connection

A small group of women from the First Assembly of God Church in Spokane visits the Crisis Shelter twice a month to worship and pray with the women...

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Women's Auxiliary Goes to Camp

The ladies of Women’s Auxiliary have been huge supporters of Tshimakain Creek Camp. Over the years, they’ve provided a ski boat, awnings, paddle...

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A Little Goes a Long Way

We had a sod party last month to prepare for the opening of the new Center for Women and Children in Idaho. Lots of people showed up, and as they...

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Volunteer Profile: Leslie Barta

Leslie Barta is an example of volunteering at its best: She’s doing meaningful ministry (which uses her skill set and about which she is passionate)...

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Phil on Veterans

Recently, my wife, Caryl, and I were sitting in a Florida airport waiting for a flight back to Spokane when a group of twenty to thirty uniformed...

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Chapel Provider: Rob Lento and His Song

On the first Wednesday of every month, you’ll find Rob Lento singing at the Union Gospel Mission chapel service as part of His Song. The men’s...

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Celebrate Recovery

featured in the April 2012 newsletter

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Restore My Soul: Stories of Redemption

All of the people interviewed for this article described lives of profound desperation. They were in mortal danger – not from starvation or exposure...

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Case Management

featured in the March 2012 newsletter

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Take Action: Socks Needed!

featured in the March 2012 newsletter

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To Reach the Poor

“God don’t make bad people. People just make bad choices.” If you recite those lines within the walls of the Union Gospel Mission, most people will...

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5 Years: Refuge of Hope

Five years ago this month, the Union Gospel Mission opened the Crisis Shelter for Women and Children at 1234 E Sprague. In its first year, the...

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