James Bishop
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Embracing Grace
Chrystin struggled with alcoholism for sixteen years before entering UGM’s recovery program. “I felt so defeated and was lying in bed, drinking, just...
On June 21, 2016, men and women in UGM LIFE Recovery will graduate – the culmination of nearly two years of hard work.
But graduation really marks the beginning of a lifetime journey, and attending graduation is one way you can encourage these men and women in their ongoing recovery.
Roger Broughton, a UGM mentor, explains why he likes to attend graduation: “Not only is it a chance to show support for the graduates, but it is also an opportunity to personally encourage and give a pat on the back to someone who has worked hard to get their life on track. When the person gives their speech about their journey it gives insight into how they got to this point in their life. Bottom line is, as a community, we can walk beside and encourage these individuals and this is a great time to show them that we intend to do just that.”
You’re invited to UGM LIFE Recovery Graduation on June 21 at 7 p.m. at Valley Assembly.
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Finding Opportunity, Finding Something Lasting
At Union Gospel Mission, we understand that meeting urgent needs—food, shelter, medical care, and job training—is just the beginning. These are the...
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LC Valley: Frequently Asked Questions
Jeremy Stevens, LC Valley Shelter Director: June 5, 2025
We are so excited about our new shelter in Lewiston, Idaho! As we prepare to serve the LC Valley area, we understand that the community has many...
A Graduation Story
Union Gospel Mission : June 1, 2012
John and Trisha Whalen, who came from Montana to join the Union Gospel Mission recovery program, will be part of the graduation ceremony on June 19...
LIFE Recovery from a Child's Perspective
Union Gospel Mission : June 20, 2014
Editor's Note: Roxanne Jenkins graduated from the UGM LIFE Recovery program on June 17, 2014. In this short graduation speech, she turns the focus...
Recovering from a Broken Heart
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : June 10, 2015
When Jill was 36, her 10-year-old son died of leukemia. Four years later, her mom died of cancer. The grief threatened to swallow Jill whole.