Barbara Comito, former marketing director
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From Volunteer to Legacy Partner: Leaving a Lasting Impact on the Ministry
UGM operates 100% free from government funding. To effectively serve those in need, we rely on various types of generosity from the community—from...
Meet Johnny Montes – young, handsome, a high school drop-out, and the father of a 2-year-old little girl. Johnny, 20, came to the UGM Men’s Shelter after 27 days in jail. While there, Johnny said, he realized how messed up his life was. The men he met in jail told him, “This isn’t how you want to spend your life.” A pastor visited him and encouraged him to make some changes.”
“I need to grow up,” Johnny said. “I have a little girl. I’m looking to get my life straight.”
Shortly after arriving at the Mission, Johnny met Vitaliy who was working on getting into the Job Corps. Johnny wasn’t interested at first, but the more he learned about the program, the more attractive it became.
“Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.” (from the Job Corps website)
Today, we put Johnny on a bus headed to a Job Corps site in Oregon where he’ll be working on his GED and learning how to become an electrician. He’s excited to be starting on the road to a career and looks forward to supporting his daughter in the future.
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Physical Therapy Partnership: Caring for the whole person
Providing Essential Resources UGM relies on the support of the community to offer comprehensive care to individuals in need. One of the lesser-known...
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UGM Shelters: Havens of truth and honor
Once basic needs are met through UGM shelter services, individuals can face the issues that have perpetuated their unwanted situation. Through case...
Into the water
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : August 2, 2013
Paul Stankiewicz, who was featured on the cover of the August 2013 Mission News, was recently baptized in the Spokane River at Harry Altmeyer Park,...
Off to Job Corps
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : June 10, 2013
UGM helps people with a wide variety of needs—everything from stretching the food budget through an occasional meal to our long-term residential...
Back on track
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : August 14, 2013
Chase Montgomery with his mom, sister, brother and grandparents Chase Montgomery’s mom dropped him off at the UGM Men’s Shelter the day before his 19...