Union Gospel Mission
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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...
UGM Camp would not be possible without you. Camp is about half way over, and we thought you might enjoy reading about what some of the kids want to say to you who make camp possible.
"Thank you for letting us stay here. I loved the food, and I liked the water front, and I liked how we had a whole week to spend time with our best friends. I love it here and I don't want to leave, but I have to. And I love floating down the river. It was fun and scary at the same time, but we had a fun night. Thank you."
“What I loved about UGM Camp this week was meeting new people.”
“I liked that we got to go tubing yesterday, and I’m excited for the camp fire tonight. I just liked everything about this camp and all the camp leaders were so nice to us. I just wish I could stay one day longer. So, thank you for everything you did to make this camp happen.”
“Thank you for giving us a better understanding of God!!”
“What I loved about UGM Camp this week was the challenge courses. For me it was also fun being away from home for a week. I liked free time and the crafts, water front, canoeing, cabins, mealtimes, chapel, and just everything. It has been an amazing week here and I hope to come next year. I’ve had tons of fun!!!!”
“Thank you so much for putting this camp together. This has been the best week of my life having a glow stick dance party, going tubing, archery, and getting to sing every morning…I just want to say thank you for everything that happened, everything that happened was all my favorite.”
“I think I loved the 50ft. slippy slide because you got to be yourself and have no rules. Thank you.”
“What I love about UGM Camp this week was the party and floating down the river. Thank you for making this happen. I love everything thank you. I made new friends because of you. Thank you you’re the best. This is a summer I will never forget. You gave me a gift and I will appreciate every moment, thank you! P.S. I saw my first shooting star!”
“What I loved was…going swimming and tubing and running and eating and my cabin and…and…everything. Thank you, thank you, thaannk yoou sooo much. You’re the best.”
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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 ...
“What I loved about UGM Camp”: Hear from the kids you sponsored
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager : August 23, 2023
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director : September 12, 2024
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The Love of Jesus and Outrageous Fun Combined: An Exclusive Look at UGM Camp 2021
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager : August 26, 2021
"The thing I loved most about UGM Camp was EVERYTHING." Joey, UGM camper Through the love and generosity of hundreds of community members just like...