Barbara Comito, former marketing director
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LC Valley Church Partner: Shann Profitt
Currently, a safe, clean-and-sober shelter does not exist in the LC Valley area, but UGM’s new shelter will provide a pathway out of homelessness for...
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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The Father I Found: Pat’s Story of Redemption
At eight years old, Pat’s mom would share a beer with him. “Instantly, I was addicted.” At thirteen, drug and alcohol abuse became a constant. “My...
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A Lifetime of Service and Beyond
Vern Scoggin, UGM's longest-serving board member, has overseen remarkable growth and change for over half of UGM's existence. Joining in 1985, he was...
Rescue: safety from abuse
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : January 17, 2013
She came into the staff office of the Crisis Shelter. Her black eye drew my attention and I tried not to stare. I had known Sue* for a couple years...
Food + Shelter + Job = Hope
Union Gospel Mission : October 30, 2012
Note: This is the first in a 3-part series from Rich Schaus, UGM Director of the Crisis Shelter for Women & Children.