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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...
Every year, the South Hill Bible Church youth group puts a creative twist on UGM’s food drive – to great effect! On October 31st, rather than donning costumes and collecting their weight in candy, they head out into South Hill neighborhoods in search of canned food and other non-perishable items to help feed the hungry. This year, they collected over 3,750 cans and handed out 700 “More Than a Meal” cards, describing UGM’s services to the homeless.
“Our students just love going out and collecting cans for the Mission, and after two hours of collecting, it’s great to count up the bounty,” said Youth Pastor Andrew Stachofsky. “We have a lot of fun.” His group also partners with UGM to bring students from Grant Elementary to Tshimakain Creek Camp each summer. The two experiences together are helping to raise up young people who share God’s heart for the poor.
Note: UGM’s food drive is lagging behind previous years. Do you have a creative idea you could put into action to help feed the hungry?
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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...
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A Gift that Lasts
For years, UGM has been blessed to receive countless gifts from faithful partners who included the ministry in their estate plan. Today, we have 256 ...
Impacting Lives Together in 2012
Union Gospel Mission : December 31, 2012
Young and old. Washington and Idaho. Individuals, churches and businesses. Look how you teamed up to care for the poor in 2012.
Take Action: Spread the Warmth
Union Gospel Mission : December 1, 2013
UGM is partnering with Burlington Coat Factory again this year for the Warm Coats/Warm Hearts Campaign.
Sodexo Donates Camp Food
James Bishop : July 1, 2015
The old adage that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach has some truth to it. At Union Gospel Mission Camp, food becomes an important...