Barbara Comito, former marketing director
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Gratitude in Recovery
One of UGM’s core values is Thankfulness, and this month we reflect on the pursuit of gratitude in our day-to-day lives and in the work of healing...
Every summer, my family and I go camping. It really doesn’t matter where we go or what time of year we go, we know that it will rain.
Our little tent is awesome when there is just a little bit of rain. It even does OK when it rains a little more heavily for a short period of time. But when the winds blow and the storms come, that tent and all that we brought with us is usually soaked, and the camping trip is over.
The same could be said for many of the ladies we work with at the Crisis Shelter for Women and Children. They have built their lives inside of a tent. When things are going well, the world is awesome. They enjoy their lives and their freedom.
Usually, they can endure little setbacks and challenges. Some can even endure the heavier storms and difficulties in life fairly well. However, when more serious illnesses or setbacks occur, their lives are ruined and they’re left with a mess.
At the Shelter, we strive to help women learn the tools to develop physically, mentally, spiritually and socially. We long for these ladies to rebuild their lives on a solid foundation with a secure roof, so that the next time a storm comes, they will be ready.
~Rich Schaus, Director, UGM Crisis Shelter for Women & Children
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A Pathfinder Responding to the Call from God
by Daniel Dailey, UGM volunteer I used to think, “If I’m going to be involved with anything like UGM, it needs to be effective.” The Holy Spirit...
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World Homeless Day
Every year on October 10, people around the world take a day to acknowledge the needs of those in their communities facing homelessness, and we...
A little girl's dream
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : October 16, 2013
Amanda & daughter Daisy "I think it's safe to say that when our residents were little girls, they did not dream of growing up to stay at a homeless...
Helen was Homeless
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : October 1, 2014
A little over a year ago, Helen, 57, was living on the streets of Coeur d’Alene.