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Steve Ellisen, Director of Development: April 6, 2023
A favorite athletic event for me has been the relay race. The athletes not only run their leg of the race but also receive, carry, and then hand off the baton to the next runner. It is an exciting and sometimes nerve-racking event to watch.
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: March 29, 2023
Kallie is a writer, photographer, and a dedicated mother. Raised in a church environment and given a good education, she is probably not who you’d...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: March 22, 2023
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power God uses to save everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16a) Here at the Mission, we teach...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: March 15, 2023
Rebecca and Jeremiah Hughes and their kids are investing in the lives of Spokane’s at-risk children through their church and UGM's Youth Outreach...
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“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) Although providing meals, shelter, medical care, and job...
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“We very much like to have our money matched any time we can.” – Houston Scrudder During COVID, longtime UGM partners Houston Scrudder and Alene...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 23, 2023
Originally published June 2021. Written by UGM Volunteer Lynn Yount. Reaching children is key to breaking the cycle of homelessness. But even the...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 16, 2023
Written by Chrystin and read at the fall 2022 LIFE Recovery phase promotion at UGM's Center for Women and Children. Dear Monster,
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 8, 2023
The cycle of homelessness, abuse, and addiction is not halted simply with the provision of a roof and four walls. Although food and housing are...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: February 1, 2023
While 2022 was a year of exciting new partnerships and profound love and sacrifice in our community, I sit at my desk this New Year and marvel at the...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 25, 2023
What do a church, a dentist, and a forklift dealer have in common? Creative partnership at Union Gospel Mission. New Hope Baptist Church brings...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 18, 2023
At UGM, we are rich in partnership. Year after year, the Inland Northwest community partners with the Mission to create life-changing opportunities...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 12, 2023
You’ve heard it said before: UGM would not be what it is without people like you investing their unique giftings and resources to reach our neighbors...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: January 6, 2023
Work is a key ingredient in the effort to break the cycle of homelessness, abuse, and addiction. And while you’ll find current and former residents...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: December 28, 2022
Written by former UGM resident Anjelique Pennington, December 2022
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: December 21, 2022
Imagine placing your greatest treasure—a treasure on which the fate of the world rests—into the hands of someone who had never had a job, never lived...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: December 15, 2022
The snow has come, the days are nearly at their shortest, and Christmas is right around the corner. But what is Christmas if you’re homeless? Is...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: December 7, 2022
“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.” (Isaiah 66:13) For the past ten years, I’ve been teaching the UGM women’s Bible study. I...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 30, 2022
“We tell people we’re not here to perform; we’re here to worship,” says His Song president Joel DeVries. His Song is a men’s gospel singing group...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 16, 2022
“I took the path that would get me to her as soon as possible.” - Brianna, UGM Women's Recovery This season is one that turns our thoughts toward...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 9, 2022
Shanena (pronounced Shane-na) completed UGM Women's LIFE Recovery at the Center for Women and Children in Spring 2022 and recently reached out to...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 2, 2022
“For a couple years, I was running the streets. Had lost my job, my kids, my house, everything.” Although 2017 and 2018 were two of the hardest years...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: October 26, 2022
If you’ve never experienced homelessness or a debilitating addiction, chances are you’ve struggled knowing what to say to someone in the midst of...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: October 19, 2022
“When you can connect to the heart of a child, everything is possible.” - Dr. Karyn Purvis, co-creator of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Family...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: October 12, 2022
Each year, as the November elections approach, our staff members and volunteers are often asked about the homeless crisis in Spokane. Why is the...
