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July 4th Traditions
We asked UGM staff and residents about their past or present Fourth of July traditions. Here’s what they had to say.
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We asked UGM staff and residents about their past or present Fourth of July traditions. Here’s what they had to say.
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Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of expression—we value freedom. We celebrate it! But there are different types of freedom, and...
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Are you looking for a way to connect with UGM, make a difference and have fun fellowshipping with like-minded women? UGM Women’s Auxiliary may be the...
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Rich Schaus has completed 13 years of ministry at the Union Gospel Mission. He served approximately 5 years at Anna Ogden Hall before being appointed...
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After 31 years of volunteering for UGM at Juvenile Detention, Jerry McGlade still has a heart for helping at-risk youth. He also has a passion for...
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The UGM Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene was recently the beneficiary of 1,400 books, the culmination of the Eagle Scout project of a...
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Did you know Union Gospel Mission has a camp for underprivileged kids? We want every child to have the opportunity to spend a week at camp –...
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By Clare Pursch, UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger Love that abounds, laughter that uplifts, hope that sustains, life that breathes life, light that...
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In this second part of an interview with Debi Pauletto, Debi describes her history at UGM and looks forward to the future. But first, Executive...
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This week, we are celebrating Debi Pauletto, the community relations coordinator at the Center for Women and Children. Debi has worked at UGM for 16...
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Tom Frederick recently took the title of Sales Manager at UGM Motors, but he has held several positions since arriving at UGM. Here, Tom shares about...
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By DonnaLynn Davis, UGM LIFE Recovery Graduate After many years of bondage to depression and alcohol I finally surrendered and followed God’s call As...
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Recovery from addiction takes healing the whole person. Joel Brown works in Vocational Advancement helping men heal both mentally and emotionally. He...
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The following two letters are from women staying at the UGM Crisis Shelter for Women and Children. This first letter expresses gratitude toward all...
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In the second part of this series on relationship addiction, UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor Yvonne Wilhelm answers questions about how this type of...
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Tricia’s Story By Christie Grassmyer Director of Development, Big Table Community When Tricia was referred to Big Table, she was in desperate need of...
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This post is the first in a 2-part series on relationship addiction by UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor Yvonne Wilhelm. How would you define relationship...
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I'm having a LOT of thoughts lately. So many in fact, that I'm going to try and write some down. Hopefully others will feel encouraged, assured,...
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By JoAnn Zajicek, Director of Women's Ministries There was a kind and gentle man who had two daughters. One day the youngest daughter impatiently...
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"If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of...
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An open letter to my first grandchild: Desiree Cathleen Maciel By Ryan Brown Today you turn 12. You are amazing! So kind, smart, pretty and talented....
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By Merrily Brast, former Staff Writer Looking at Lee Brown, you may not be shocked to discover he once played football professionally (although,...
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Falling Down and Getting Back Up By Darlene Willis, recovery resident at the UGM Center for Women & Children “Life is not about how many times you...
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Bootcamp, Veggies and a Balanced Life By Jessica Morgan, UGM Lead Graphic Designer As a mother of three small children who works outside the home 40...
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We must not stand idly by