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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...
Lois used to be a kindergarten teacher. That probably says it all. Lois loves kids. Her husband, Everett, loved children, too. The couple lived life side by side for over 60 years – raising children and growing several businesses from the ground up. “We worked all hours of the night together, and that was all right because we were always working together.”
Lois and Everett also shared a heart for the less fortunate. “If there was anybody that was down and out, he was there for them.” So when Everett died, Lois wanted to honor his memory by investing in the lives of the children at the UGM Center for Women & Children in Coeur d’Alene.
“I was so thrilled when I heard that UGM was going in here. When I heard about the women who were just cast out of their homes and were homeless, I realized how much this would mean, and I got so excited.”
Lois’s regular gas station is just around the corner from the Center, so during construction, she would drive by the site on a regular basis, watching the progress.
On a recent visit, Lois had the opportunity to see the children’s area she helped to create, and even better, she got to meet the children who call the Center home.
“It’s such a thrill because my heart’s in there.”
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Brave Enough to Take that First Step
What would you say to someone living on the streets or deep in addiction? Finding the right words can be tough unless you’ve been there. For the past...
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Fall at the Mission: A caring community in action
Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: September 25, 2024
This season is special. And at UGM, it’s more than the smell of new school supplies, pumpkin spice in our mugs, cozy sweaters, and Washington apples....
Take Action: Back to School
Union Gospel Mission : August 1, 2013
Help children staying at UGM shelters begin the school year on the right foot with all the necessary school supplies.
Dedication of the UGM Center for Women & Children in CDA
Union Gospel Mission : September 1, 2012
Over 300 people came to celebrate the dedication of the new Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene. Area mayors, county commissioners,...
Sharing Jesus with Children
Union Gospel Mission : September 15, 2015
Volunteer Michaelyn Hodges has a heart for sharing Jesus with the children coming to UGM. She recently answered some of our questions and...