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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: November 26, 2014
By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer “I felt like a ghost for a minute.” Without a birth certificate, a license, or a social security card, Joe Robert Wilson IV found it difficult to prove he was who he said he was. The not-so-funny irony was that he...
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Union Gospel Mission: November 19, 2014
By Merrily Brast, former Staff Writer Looking at Lee Brown, you may not be shocked to discover he once played football professionally (although,...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: November 14, 2014
Who is My Brother? By Barbara Comito Ron, UGM's Day Room Manager, has been getting his hair cut at Dan's Barber Shop by Jody for about eight years....
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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...
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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).
