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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: Mar 31, 2021 2:13:29 PM
“When God first got a hold of my life, it was in California in the Bay area in the ‘60s.”
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Union Gospel Mission: Jan 8, 2021 12:59:16 PM
Our mission stays the same – even in times of crisis. Twenty. Twenty. The words are destined to become a meme where disaster upon disaster strikes,...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: Jan 8, 2021 12:54:14 PM
Did you ever watch the “Fantastic Four” when you were a kid?
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Union Gospel Mission: Nov 10, 2020 12:01:00 PM
Lane Crandall started volunteering at UGM in July 2019. He had supported the Mission for many years, but says he didn’t really know what it was all...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: Mar 10, 2020 5:42:19 PM
Ron Stice spends three days a week at the UGM Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene. He teaches the Bible for Phase III women and math to...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: Jan 9, 2020 1:04:09 PM
Volunteers make up the bulk of UGM’s case management teams. At the men’s shelter, that’s Joe, DuWayne, Howard, Roy, Dennis, Greg and Dana – all...
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: Nov 7, 2018 12:50:23 PM
To mark World Homeless Day October 10, six crews from UGM went out to paint over graffiti in downtown Spokane. At the head of one of the painting...
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: Nov 16, 2017 11:19:00 AM
Ronnie Hazard was retired, widowed and living alone in a big house in Leavenworth when she asked God how she could serve him best. He put it on her...
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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...
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...
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: 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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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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Union Gospel Mission: Sep 1, 2015 11:30:27 AM
Volunteer Michaelyn Hodges has a heart for sharing Jesus with the children coming to UGM. She recently answered questions about working with the kids...
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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...
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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: 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 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: 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...
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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 6:50:38 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...
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Union Gospel Mission: Sep 1, 2013 11:57:26 AM
You know how it seems like you’re always running to the store for the same few things? It’s the same way around here. We just can’t get enough of...
