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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: Apr 5, 2017 5:03:41 PM
In January, the Crisis Shelter for Women and Children celebrated its 10th anniversary, and thanks to many of you, they did it in a newer, much larger, better equipped location - 1515 E Illinois Ave.! Charity and her children were a few of our first...
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: Jan 17, 2017 1:12:00 PM
Ann | Mentee After 25 years working in social services, Ann was exhausted. Raising two sons by herself had taken its toll. After they moved out, she...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Jan 17, 2017 1:11:35 PM
In 2010, UGM leadership undertook the monumental task of creating our first strategic plan. We started by taking a hard look at our purpose...
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: Dec 1, 2016 9:30:00 AM
One of the most beautiful extensions of personal healing and recovery is the reunification and restoration of families. Moms get their children back....
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Dec 1, 2016 9:23:00 AM
We talk a lot in Christian circles about the commercialization of Christmas and the damage it has done. You’ll get no argument from me on the...
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: Dec 1, 2016 9:22:00 AM
UGM residents express deep appreciation for what they are given every single day. But there’s something particularly special about being given the...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: Dec 1, 2016 9:20:55 AM
Bob McConkey, owner of DAA Northwest and McConkey Auction Group, isn’t afraid to mix business and faith. “We’re not shy about our faith. We recognize...
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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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...
Union Gospel Mission: Sep 16, 2016 1:05:44 PM
Brent Christian partners with UGM in a variety of ways: He serves on the Board of Directors. He uses his business, Tobler Marina, to raise awareness...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Jul 5, 2016 11:50:26 AM
“The best social program is a job.”
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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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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...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 12, 2016 1:00:55 PM
Rather than outward conformity to a new set of behaviors, UGM LIFE Recovery is about transformation from the inside out. From building healthy...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: May 12, 2016 12:45:17 PM
I remember the day very clearly. I was a junior at Northwest Nazarene University, walking across campus…I can even tell you the spot on campus where...
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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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.
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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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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Union Gospel Mission: Dec 1, 2015 10:20:50 AM
Christ the Redeemer Church has been a long-time and faithful supporter of the Union Gospel Mission. Feeling called to reach its neighborhood, West...
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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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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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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Oct 5, 2015 12:15:00 PM
This story has become a bit of an urban legend, but its veracity is authenticated by Snopes.com.
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Union Gospel Mission: Oct 5, 2015 11:24:12 AM
Milan DeRuwe grew up on a sheep farm in Southeast Washington. He knew his dad hoped he would take over the family business, but Milan dreamed of...
