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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: Sep 11, 2017 12:12:35 PM
In the 37 years since he joined the Navy out of high school, Jody Littleford has worked. Hard. Launching and landing aircraft on a carrier. Loading,...
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: Sep 11, 2017 12:01:46 PM
A Spokane resident since the 1970s, Jon Garcia loves to soak in the beauty of the Inland Northwest while walking his dogs. Traversing various state...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Sep 11, 2017 11:59:41 AM
Editor's Note: This column was originally published in The Spokesman-Review on September 10, 2017. An abbreviated version of this quote by author...
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...
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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...
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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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 11:18:23 AM
Long before Randy Altmeyer was old enough to work, he was part of the Union Gospel Mission. His dad, Harry Altmeyer, was a board member and the...
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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...
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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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: 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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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...
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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...
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 11:40:21 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...
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...
