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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: November 6, 2014
Feeding the Hungry Series Meet Tod Randall, UGM Warehouse Manager Tod Randall is a logistics guy. He’s all about moving information or product from point A to point B in a systematic, organized way – all while conserving resources and keeping...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: November 5, 2014
Feeding the Hungry Series Meet Derek Mobley Derek Mobley could be working with lobster and filet mignon on a daily basis as a cook at the Spokane...
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James Bishop: November 1, 2014
Tod Randall, UGM Warehouse Supervisor, oversees the receipt and dispersal of food donations (an almost $2 million annual value). He sees the...
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Union Gospel Mission: October 29, 2014
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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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: October 21, 2014
5 tips on how to be a discriminating giver Not many of us have piles of money lying around just waiting for the next good cause. And our time is as...
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Union Gospel Mission: October 7, 2014
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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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: October 1, 2014
A little over a year ago, Helen, 57, was living on the streets of Coeur d’Alene.
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James Bishop: October 1, 2014
Jerry Coatney was literally ecstatic when he got an email from Greg Barclay saying that UGM was looking for a driver. Jerry had wanted to volunteer...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: September 29, 2014
Precariously Housed* By Barbara Comito While working on the October issue of Mission News, I visited Fresh Start, a drop-in center for the homeless...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: September 26, 2014
Amanda’s struggle to overcome relationship addiction Editor’s Note: We interviewed Amanda, 23, one year ago when she lived at the UGM Crisis Shelter...
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Union Gospel Mission: September 18, 2014
We must not stand idly by
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Union Gospel Mission: September 15, 2014
Battling recidivism By Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer The Idaho Department of Correction says 35% of criminals released from prison between 2008 and 2011...
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Jenny Weddle: September 8, 2014
Editor's Note: UGM Camp ended a couple weeks ago. We don't know about you, but we're sorry to see it go. Every Monday for us was energized by the...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: September 3, 2014
Editor's Note: Last week the entire Union Gospel Mission staff met at UGM Camp for a time of bonding, renewal and training. The focus of the two-day...
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Union Gospel Mission: September 1, 2014
“I was a negative, angry, violent, depressed individual.” Dean Lynch, 45, came to the UGM Men’s Shelter on December 27, 2011 after losing his job,...
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James Bishop: September 1, 2014
It’s that time again. Help us fill our pantry for the coming year. The drive, which runs from October 1 through November 30, will focus on a few...
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James Bishop: September 1, 2014
Shortly after moving to the Spokane Valley a year ago, Ken Carpenter, a retired pastor, visited the Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store. Noting the...
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Jenny Weddle: August 22, 2014
What campers really need By Jenny Weddle, UGM Camp Director
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: August 20, 2014
Get to know Curt Woodard: Salesman at UGM Motors If you browse the sales lot at Union Gospel Mission Motors, there’s a good chance you’ll be greeted...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: August 13, 2014
“Give Real Change” Photo credit: daytondailynews.com It is hard not to be moved by a thin, weathered-looking man standing on the corner in crusty...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: August 4, 2014
Editor's note, March 2017: Since this was posted in 2014, the Crisis Shelter has moved to a beautiful, larger facility at 1515 E Illinois. Anne is...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: August 1, 2014
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10, NKJV).
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Jenny Weddle: July 31, 2014
City kids learn to fish By Jenny Weddle, UGM Camp Director Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, the waterfront at Union Gospel Mission Camp echoes...
Union Gospel Mission: July 30, 2014
Some times the little things are the big things.
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Union Gospel Mission: July 29, 2014
It's impossible to talk about homelessness without mentioning sin. By Rich Schaus, Director of the UGM Crisis Shelter for Women & Children While it...
