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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 16, 2023
Written by Chrystin and read at the fall 2022 LIFE Recovery phase promotion at UGM's Center for Women and Children. Dear Monster,
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 8, 2023
The cycle of homelessness, abuse, and addiction is not halted simply with the provision of a roof and four walls. Although food and housing are...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 25, 2023
What do a church, a dentist, and a forklift dealer have in common? Creative partnership at Union Gospel Mission. New Hope Baptist Church brings...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 18, 2023
At UGM, we are rich in partnership. Year after year, the Inland Northwest community partners with the Mission to create life-changing opportunities...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 12, 2023
You’ve heard it said before: UGM would not be what it is without people like you investing their unique giftings and resources to reach our neighbors...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 6, 2023
Work is a key ingredient in the effort to break the cycle of homelessness, abuse, and addiction. And while you’ll find current and former residents...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: December 28, 2022
Written by former UGM resident Anjelique Pennington, December 2022
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: December 21, 2022
Imagine placing your greatest treasure—a treasure on which the fate of the world rests—into the hands of someone who had never had a job, never lived...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: December 15, 2022
The snow has come, the days are nearly at their shortest, and Christmas is right around the corner. But what is Christmas if you’re homeless? Is...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 30, 2022
“We tell people we’re not here to perform; we’re here to worship,” says His Song president Joel DeVries. His Song is a men’s gospel singing group...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 16, 2022
“I took the path that would get me to her as soon as possible.” - Brianna, UGM Women's Recovery This season is one that turns our thoughts toward...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 9, 2022
Shanena (pronounced Shane-na) completed UGM Women's LIFE Recovery at the Center for Women and Children in Spring 2022 and recently reached out to...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 2, 2022
“For a couple years, I was running the streets. Had lost my job, my kids, my house, everything.” Although 2017 and 2018 were two of the hardest years...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: October 26, 2022
If you’ve never experienced homelessness or a debilitating addiction, chances are you’ve struggled knowing what to say to someone in the midst of...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: October 19, 2022
“When you can connect to the heart of a child, everything is possible.” - Dr. Karyn Purvis, co-creator of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Family...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: October 12, 2022
Each year, as the November elections approach, our staff members and volunteers are often asked about the homeless crisis in Spokane. Why is the...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: September 21, 2022
UGM received a remarkable gift when Nurse Practitioner Lorna Schumann joined the Medical Clinics as a volunteer.
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: September 15, 2022
We know people need love. People need a safe community, connections to housing, medical care, and jobs. They need to know they’re not alone, they’re...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 31, 2022
Every summer, UGM partners with local churches to invite at-risk children from Spokane's low-income neighborhoods to enjoy a week at UGM's riverside...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 18, 2022
Churches and youth groups all across the Inland Northwest (and beyond!) are using summer break as an opportunity to teach young people to see and...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 11, 2022
Helping our guests put an end to their homelessness is never as simple as just finding them employment. Before being able to land a job, many require...
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"UGM Camp is the best camp in the solar system!" Alanna, UGM Camper The 2022 camp season is in full swing, and we just can't wait another day to...
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Summer is a time of celebration at UGM. At the annual LIFE Recovery Commencement, we honor the most recent participants who have reached the end of...
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“Drugs all day long. Meth.” Rose fell into addiction in her late twenties, and for the next 32 years, her life was defined by loss, loneliness and...
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“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. And it was the most changing thing.” Rachelle Miller is one of very few people to have completed...
