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Helen was Homeless
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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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: October 1, 2014
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Changed by Volunteering
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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On the Edge of Homelessness
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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Addicted to Men
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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Domestic Violence and Homelessness
Union Gospel Mission: September 18, 2014
We must not stand idly by
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UGM Employment Ready Program helps ex-inmates get back on their feet.
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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UGM Camp: the final week
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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Recovery: in it together
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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I Was Angry
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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Fall Food Drive 2014
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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Pastor to the Homeless
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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UGM Campers: "Tell me you're my friend"
Jenny Weddle: August 22, 2014
What campers really need By Jenny Weddle, UGM Camp Director
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UGM Motors: Reselling Cars, Rebuilding Lives
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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Panhandling: to give or not to give?
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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Rescue: Meeting people in the messiest of messes
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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The Outcome of Change
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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UGM Camp: one new experience after another
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...
UGM Camp: Tyrie catches a BIG fish!
Union Gospel Mission: July 30, 2014
Some times the little things are the big things.
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Sin's contribution to homelessness
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...
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UGM Camp: Feeding hungry kids
Union Gospel Mission: July 24, 2014
To the heart...through the stomach By Jenny Weddle, UGM Camp Director Photos by Clare Pursch James Beard, the famous chef, once said: “Food is our...
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Ending generational dysfunction and giving recovery tools to children
Barbara Comito, former marketing director: July 22, 2014
MEET LORI BRADLEY Children's Program Coordinator at Anna Ogden Hall Who is “Lori Bradley” outside of her job? Much the same as Lori Bradley in her...
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UGM CORE VALUES: Gratitude and Generosity
Union Gospel Mission: July 17, 2014
We want to be thankful and generous. By Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer “…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ...
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Campers to Leaders
Union Gospel Mission: July 10, 2014
Week #2 of Camp By Jenny Weddle (Read the post from Week #1 here!) Photos by Clare Pursch MEET JOE: Joe Lucas first came to UGM Camp with Youth For...
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10 Lessons I keep learning at the Union Gospel Mission: Part 2
Union Gospel Mission: July 9, 2014
Editor's Note: A few days ago, volunteer David Wang shared a few of the lessons he’s learned spending time with homeless men in the day room at the...
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10 Lessons I keep learning at the Union Gospel Mission: Part 1
Union Gospel Mission: July 2, 2014
Editor's Note: Washington State University professor David Wang is a volunteer in the day room at UGM. His is a ministry of relationship or, as David...