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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...
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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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...
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: 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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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...
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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Union Gospel Mission: Feb 1, 2015 10:20:34 AM
Kurt Staeuble, pastor of Coeur d’Alene Bible Church, took a few minutes to explain his church’s involvement with the UGM Center for Women and...
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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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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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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Nov 1, 2014 11:50:53 AM
The word “bread” is often used as a synonym for sustenance. “Bread and water” describe the bare minimum given to prisoners in dungeons of old. The...
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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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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 6:48:26 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...
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...
