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Moving Forward
Meet Terry, Jordan and Teri, walking different pathways toward recovery.
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The Yellow House: A Safe, Healing Environment for Moms and Kids
When a mom arrives at UGM with children in tow, we know her needs are going to be complex. She needs to know the little ones will be safe, she needs...
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Intentional Fun: How UGM Camp Helps Kids Build a Better Future
Today’s kids don’t have it easy. They’ve endured two-plus years of pandemic life: isolation, inconsistency and a lot of unknowns; they’re growing up...
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How the Gospel Brings Us Home
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: April 20, 2022
Guest post by UGM Aftercare Coordinator Dennis Roach A mythical story contains elements of fantasy and reality, a blend that sometimes pushes us to a...
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Easter at the Mission: Shelter Guests Bring the Gospel Home
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: April 13, 2022
This Sunday, Christians around the world will celebrate Jesus’ miraculous resurrection. We will sing of our risen Savior, “He lives, He lives!” and...
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The End of Striving: How the Gospel Brings Rest to the Weary
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: March 23, 2022
Since its foundation, Union Gospel Mission has existed to offer rest and nourishment to people coming in off the streets. A hot meal, a warm shower,...
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Joy in the Darkness: How God Pursued Ruschell
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: March 16, 2022
“I came here looking to get out of the desperation and the shame and the pit that I was in.” For 46 years, Ruschell battled the abuse, addiction and...
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Labels and Life Change: A Business Partner Feature
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 24, 2022
Art and Kaleen Coffey are members of the community who have made the most of their position as leaders in business and faith. Through their...
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Connect and Be Changed
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 17, 2022
Guest post by Lynn Yount, former UGM writer. Melissa Ashline has a lot of irons in the fire. She’s a nanny and a businesswoman and a mother of...
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The Best Sermon I Ever Preached: One Homeless Man's Impact on a Local Pastor
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 10, 2022
Guest post by pastor Eric Blauer of Jacob's Well Church. My name is Eric Blauer and I met a man named James at Union Gospel Mission.
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The Heart of Stewardship: A UGM Partner Feature
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 27, 2022
Don "Pepper" and Midge Smock of Coeur d’Alene are humble leaders in the community, encouraging generosity out of their desire to see the gospel go...
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An Unexpected Friendship: A UGM Volunteer Feature
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 20, 2022
Many of us might think we have nothing in common with a drug addict, or that we have little or nothing to offer someone who has lived a life...
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21 Ways You Made Real Change Possible in 2021
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 14, 2022
1. You opened doors to gospel conversations which resulted in 35 baptisms, including Christina's.
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It’s a Together Thing
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 14, 2022
John and Vonnie Tucker have a 61-year legacy of working together to build a strong marriage centered on following God’s call to love their neighbors...
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Empathy and Accountability: A Probation Officer’s Unique Partnership with UGM
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 13, 2022
Picture a man with a badge and a gun chaperoning women at a recovery center Valentine’s Day gala. Now, picture him in tears as he presents handmade...
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It’s Always Somebody’s Family Member: An Impact Partner Feature
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 6, 2022
Matt and Nicole Hendrickson are Impact Partners (UGM monthly giving program) who’ve been quietly investing in the lives of homeless men and women for...
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Writer’s Column: A Christmas Reflection
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: December 30, 2021
The Mission at Christmastime: brimming with hope, cozy and warm, piled with gifts. This is not what I expected. I came to Union Gospel Mission in May...
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Young Fatherhood, Pain and Recovery: Eric’s Story
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: December 9, 2021
Eric Blackman was trying to live the party life. Alcohol, drugs and carefree days shaped his mid-twenties through early-thirties.
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One Man’s Impact: A Tribute to Ken Richter
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 24, 2021
Executive Director Phil Altmeyer frequently tells our partners that only in eternity will they know the extent of their influence in people’s lives....
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Together for the Holidays
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 10, 2021
JUST TWO YEARS AGO THIS CHRISTMAS, Sarah was in a dark place. She had sent her six-year-old daughter, Lylee, to live with her mom in Texas, and CPS...
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Befriending the Stranger
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 10, 2021
WHEN REVEREND RILEY PALMER WAS PREPARING to plant Adopted Church west of Spokane, he felt the Lord calling him to be a part of local homeless...
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Former Resident Gives Back: Anita Williams' Story
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 10, 2021
Every day, we get glimpses into people's stories, and often we get to walk alongside men and women for a season... but only occasionally do we get...
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UGM Crisis Shelter: A Safe Haven for Women
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: October 14, 2021
Written by Heather Pollock, UGM Women’s Recovery alumna and former UGM employee. Stories. Everyone has one. My story with Union Gospel Mission begins...
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Meet Talia: Satisfied in Christ
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: September 30, 2021
Written and read by Talia, UGM Resident, at a phase promotion event, August 2021. When I was a little girl, I would look out my window at night and...
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From Mere Survival to Chasing Dreams: Tyler’s Story
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: September 23, 2021
“Meth makes you really fidgety, hyper-focused on the smallest things. So, I picked at my face when I was using...and I gave myself sepsis.” Tyler was...