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UGM operates 100% free from government funding. To effectively serve those in need, we rely on various types of generosity from the community—from our fleet of volunteers who give so generously of their time and resources, to our legacy partners who...
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Providing Essential Resources UGM relies on the support of the community to offer comprehensive care to individuals in need. One of the lesser-known...
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Once basic needs are met through UGM shelter services, individuals can face the issues that have perpetuated their unwanted situation. Through case...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: March 27, 2024
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” Ephesians 2:10 Friends, I don’t know if your garage or shop looks like mine,...
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Laughs and tears are shared as Jerry and Stephanie Belden recount years of following Jesus together. They are passionate about supporting Union...
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Union Gospel Mission: March 13, 2024
Those who enter our Life Recovery program walk the path toward life change, receiving trauma-informed counseling, parenting support, life skills...
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The genuine compassion and abundant generosity in our community helps make life change possible throughout UGM. Copenhaver Construction recently...
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On February 23, the LC Valley community gathered to break ground where the future UGM shelter will stand in Lewiston, Idaho. As the sun shone down on...
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Jarrod’s life in Spokane has been a series of ups and downs. He battled with addictions for more than 10 years. Yet on March 11, 2024, he will...
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This winter, UGM resident Alethea shared her testimony at a staff meeting. With tremendous vulnerability and newfound confidence, she recounted how...
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Three women from the UGM Recovery program achieved well-deserved positions at the Coeur d’Alene Thrift Store. Megan, Debra, and Starla serve as...
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Joseph is a welcoming presence at the UGM Men’s Shelter, cherished by staff, residents, and volunteers alike. However, beneath Joseph’s kind exterior...
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UGM offers hope to those in need of support in various areas of life, including employment and the issues that may hinder it. Individuals in the...
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“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah...
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Who doesn't love a good deal? And when you can get a good deal and impact lives at the same time...it’s that much better, right? At Union Gospel...
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Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: January 4, 2024
When we think back on the last year, there’s an overwhelming sense of goodwill and support from the Inland Northwest community that seems to only...
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Despite the chill of winter, Union Gospel Mission remains a warm haven for those seeking refuge. As the year comes to a close, UGM seeks to provide...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: December 20, 2023
“In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overpower it.” (John 1:4-5)...
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Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: December 13, 2023
Few stores in our community can light up the eyes like The General Store at Christmastime. It’s a staple for holiday shopping, embodying the working...
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Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: December 6, 2023
Is there anything more cherished during the Christmas season than our families? The gifts, the candles, the carols, and the festive meals wouldn’t...
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In the last few years, we’ve served a growing number of immigrants and refugees from Venezuela in our shelters at UGM. The country suffers from a...
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Steve Ellisen, Director of Development: November 22, 2023
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, UGM Development Director Steve Ellisen pauses to reflect on our organizational core value of Thankfulness. His work...
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Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: November 16, 2023
Offering someone a warm meal can bring about the unexpected. There’s something healing about the gift of food that kindles human connection and...
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Anita and her son’s family were victims of the formidable Oregon Fire in Elk this past August. On her journey from upheaval back to stability, Anita...
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Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: October 25, 2023
With the turn of the season, our attention shifts towards staying warm and preparing for the onset of frigid weather. Simmering soups in the kitchen,...
