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James Bishop: August 5, 2015

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Pray for kids at camp.

James Bishop: August 5, 2015

Ryan Brown, UGM Youth Outreach Director, said he loves knowing that people are praying for UGM Camp: “Prayer is so crucial! Many of the kids are in...

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Relapse, Early Intervention Tools for Family

Union Gospel Mission: July 31, 2015

By Jina Doggett, Director of Women's Recovery at Anna Ogden Hall Addiction and recovery affect not only individuals, but family and friends....

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A Word from the Kids at UGM Camp

Union Gospel Mission: July 29, 2015

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...

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Q & A: UGM Staff Veterans

Union Gospel Mission: July 24, 2015

This month, we at UGM have explored the topic of freedom - what it is and what it is not. Recently, we asked some UGM staff military veterans...

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UGM Camp: a Girl Named Mina

Union Gospel Mission: July 22, 2015

By Clare Pursch, UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger Mina. Mina is the name of the little girl that came into my life this last week at UGM Camp and left a...

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The High Price of Freedom

Merrily Roe, former staff writer: July 17, 2015

“It’s kind of an oxymoron, the word freedom, because it comes with a high price.” –Chris, Marine veteran Freedom means many things to many people. We...

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Floating on Grace

Union Gospel Mission: July 15, 2015

By Ryan Brown, UGM Youth Outreach Director On any given Wednesday during the summer, while traveling over the Spokane River just south of Ford,...

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UGM Camp: Treasuring At-Risk Kids

Union Gospel Mission: July 10, 2015

Two weeks into camp and amazing things are already taking place. The following are two incredible stories written by UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger...

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Caring for Kids at UGM Camp

Union Gospel Mission: July 8, 2015

By Clare Pursch, UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger UGM Camp thrives on not only the incredible love of God, but also on the generosity of those who...

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July 4th Traditions

Union Gospel Mission: July 4, 2015

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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What does freedom mean to you?

Union Gospel Mission: July 2, 2015

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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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...

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UGM Women's Auxiliary

Union Gospel Mission: July 1, 2015

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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A Heart for the Homeless

Union Gospel Mission: June 26, 2015

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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31 Years and Counting: Helping At-risk Youth

Union Gospel Mission: June 24, 2015

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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Graduation Marks the Beginning

Merrily Roe, former staff writer: June 19, 2015

By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer In Process On Tuesday, June 16th, 22 individuals graduated from UGM LIFE Recovery. However, as Executive Director Phil...

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Homeless, Hopeless, and Alone

Merrily Roe, former staff writer: June 17, 2015

“I thought it was me, all by myself. I’ve got to do everything, period. No help. And then, I walked through the east door.” Before coming to UGM,...

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The Alcohol Escape

Merrily Roe, former staff writer: June 12, 2015

Always Running “Running away…I did it in second grade, I did it in high school. Running away is just my coping mechanism.” After her husband’s death,...

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Recovering from a Broken Heart

Barbara Comito, former marketing director: June 10, 2015

When Jill was 36, her 10-year-old son died of leukemia. Four years later, her mom died of cancer. The grief threatened to swallow Jill whole.

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Books Bless the Center for Women and Children

Union Gospel Mission: June 5, 2015

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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Can a week at camp really change a life?

Union Gospel Mission: May 29, 2015

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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Experiencing God's Love at UGM Camp

Union Gospel Mission: May 27, 2015

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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Leadership and Community Engagement

Union Gospel Mission: May 22, 2015

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...