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Business Partner: Bob McConkey

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...

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Partner Profile: Brent Christian

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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Take Action: Create A Better Crisis Shelter!

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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Providing an Unforgettable Experience

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...

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Take Action: Service Projects

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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We are Thankful - To Those who Give Their Resources

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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A Legacy of Education

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...

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Take Action: Crisis Shelter Teams

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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Church Connections: Coeur d'Alene Bible Church

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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Take Action: Gift Cards

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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We Were Hungry

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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Both Kinds of Bread

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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Partnering with the Community to Feed the Hungry

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...

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Take Action: Turkeys!

The Union Gospel Mission 5th annual City-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner is coming up on Wednesday, November 26th at the Spokane Convention Center. Once...

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Coffee for Kids

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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Take Action: Mama Mia!

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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UGM Camp - Changes, Changes, Changes

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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Cream of the Crop Volunteer

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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Community Rewards Program

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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The Family that Serves Together

Changing Perception Marchauna Rodgers and her children – Faylynn, 16; Elli, 12; Makayla, 10, and Caleb, 7 – have been serving lunch at UGM twice a...

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Take Action: Organize a Drive

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...

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Like a Child - Donate Clothing

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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Take Action: Closet Cleanout

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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