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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Sep 1, 2014 11:50:27 AM
Homelessness does not happen overnight, and it will not be solved overnight. Taking a homeless person and putting him into an apartment will not solve his problems.
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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?
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,...
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James Bishop: Aug 1, 2014 10:00:05 AM
For a child, living in a homeless shelter presents special challenges: You’re most likely sharing a room, so where do you find a quiet place to do...
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James Bishop: Aug 1, 2014 9:55:31 AM
Life of Service Award: Dr. Charlie and Pat Wolfe Dr. Charlie and Pat Wolfe were recognized with the Life of Service Award at this year’s Volunteer...
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Union Gospel Mission: Jul 1, 2014 11:55:05 AM
“Jesus was tough on sinners who refused to forgive other sinners. In the final sum, we give grace because we’ve been given grace.” – Max Lucado If...
Union Gospel Mission: Jul 1, 2014 11:50:57 AM
Can you think of a better comfort food than spaghetti? We serve quite a bit of this old standby at our shelters, and we’d love your help to stock the...
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Union Gospel Mission: Jul 1, 2014 11:45:38 AM
Before we get into the changes – and there are some important ones – we want to be clear about what hasn’t changed – our purpose. UGM Camp is all...
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Union Gospel Mission: Jul 1, 2014 11:40:21 AM
The Afternoon of Hope luncheon at the Center for Women & Children in Coeur d’Alene featured what at first glance might seem like a rather unusual...
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Union Gospel Mission: Apr 1, 2014 11:56:06 AM
When Autymn Wilde, a sixth-grade student at Summit School in Spokane Valley, set her sights on her school’s top honor – the Zenith Award – she chose...
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Union Gospel Mission: Apr 1, 2014 11:54:14 AM
Tim Hepper began volunteering at the UGM Crisis Shelter four years ago shortly after his wife died. “There was a hole in my life that I knew only God...
Union Gospel Mission: Apr 1, 2014 11:52:06 AM
You can earn money for the homeless while you shop. Fred Meyer will donate $2.5 million to non-profits in the Northwest this year through its...
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Union Gospel Mission: Feb 1, 2014 6:56:33 AM
Changing Perception Marchauna Rodgers and her children – Faylynn, 16; Elli, 12; Makayla, 10, and Caleb, 7 – have been serving lunch at UGM twice a...
Union Gospel Mission: Feb 1, 2014 6:54:59 AM
Looking for a fun way to get your group involved in helping the homeless? How about holding a drive? You could make it a competition or do the drive...
Union Gospel Mission: Feb 1, 2014 6:50:38 AM
Eight local business leaders recently participated in UGM’s Engage! seminar on how to keep a job and earn a promotion. They spoke to residents of the...
Union Gospel Mission: Feb 1, 2014 6:48:26 AM
When the weather turned cold, Raymond and Michael Rodriguez started worrying about the men they saw on the street corners downtown. How were they...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Jan 1, 2014 10:58:30 AM
I’m amazed at what can change in a person’s life in a little over a year’s time when he or she aggressively pursues recovery. Consider the cover...
Union Gospel Mission: Jan 1, 2014 10:54:12 AM
Need to make room for those new Christmas items? Just when your closets are getting a little crowded, the UGM Thrift Stores tend to be a little lean...
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Union Gospel Mission: Dec 1, 2013 11:00:40 AM
The assignment: Draw a picture representing the work of the Union Gospel Mission on a napkin. Like an elevator speech. Only quicker and more visual....
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Union Gospel Mission: Dec 1, 2013 10:57:19 AM
The Union Gospel Mission is currently serving an average of 1,000 meals per day at its four shelters, and if you’ve ever visited during meal time,...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Oct 1, 2013 11:37:32 AM
“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering,”...
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Union Gospel Mission: Oct 1, 2013 11:35:27 AM
By the Honorable John T. Mitchell, District Judge, Kootenai County, Idaho
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Union Gospel Mission: Sep 1, 2013 12:00:31 PM
I was homeless and you gave me A SAFE PLACE.
