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Union Gospel Mission: September 8, 2021 at 12:33 PM
UGM is more than a shelter. Deep at the root of everything we do—from creating a warm welcome to helping people heal, thrive and get back to work—lies the belief that every man, woman and child is created in the image of God with inherent dignity,...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: September 8, 2021 at 12:33 PM
“God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27) At UGM, we believe every...
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Union Gospel Mission: September 2, 2021 at 9:17 AM
Spoken by UGM resident Alexis at a phase celebration event, August 2021 “I spent the better part of ten years living for myself: existing in...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: August 26, 2021 at 1:45 PM
"The thing I loved most about UGM Camp was EVERYTHING." Joey, UGM camper Through the love and generosity of hundreds of community members just like...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: August 19, 2021 at 10:14 AM
UGM Men’s Shelter Manager Dan McLellan works hard to create a safe, healing environment for every guest and resident, and he works hard to ensure...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: August 12, 2021 at 4:09 PM
Last summer, UGM was actively seeking a Development Director. Today, we’re introducing the unique man whom God called to the position.
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: August 5, 2021 at 11:18 AM
A journey of 1,000 miles may begin with a single step, but it isn’t always easy to determine which direction that step should go. Michaelyn Hodges...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: July 29, 2021 at 11:39 AM
Gospel. Change. Jobs. These are our three distinctives. While the Inland Northwest is home to multiple organizations committed to serving people...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: July 22, 2021 at 1:39 PM
Written by Lauren McCrea, Volunteer Mentor, UGM Center for Women & Children I just thought I was going in to buy a new pair of running shoes, but...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: July 15, 2021 at 2:25 PM
Recovery isn’t just the process of breaking an addiction or quitting a toxic habit; the core of real recovery is deep, inner healing. And we all need...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: July 12, 2021 at 4:56 PM
All homeless shelters are not created equal. This may seem obvious, but before I came to work at UGM, I honestly thought they were. Pretty much,...
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: July 8, 2021 at 1:51 PM
As UGM turns 70 this year, we’re bringing out “both new things and old things,” as Jesus said in Matthew 13:52. Looking back on our history, we are...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: July 1, 2021 at 9:57 AM
“What brought me to UGM was waking up in the hospital after a failed suicide attempt.” Jenn Fleck had lived a life of abuse, addiction and, she says,...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: June 24, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Beverly Clark is enrolled in LIFE Recovery at the UGM Center for Women and Children. This is her testimony. “Without a question, I was a loved child....
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: June 17, 2021 at 9:48 AM
James Bureau’s childhood did not prepare him for life.Or, it might be more accurate to say, James’ childhood prepared him perfectly for the life he...
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Union Gospel Mission: June 11, 2021 at 3:57 PM
What does it take to change? How do you break a twenty-year addiction? How do you stop being angry and resentful for all the ways you feel like life...
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Union Gospel Mission: June 11, 2021 at 3:56 PM
Frank and Barbara Peretti have a rich, full life. Frank is a New York Times best-selling author. Barbara is a watercolor artist.
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: June 10, 2021 at 12:07 PM
Reaching children is key to breaking the cycle of homelessness. But even the best-intentioned adults don’t always succeed in connecting with kids...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: June 3, 2021 at 10:33 AM
When Former Men’s Shelter Chaplain Jim Carson told us he’d like to host a Facebook fundraiser in honor of Union Gospel Mission’s 70th anniversary, we...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: May 27, 2021 at 3:03 PM
Written by former Men’s Recovery Program Supervisor Mike Sholtz I had been working at UGM for only a short time when one of the men in the program...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: May 20, 2021 at 12:51 PM
Women's LIFE Recovery participant Linda shared this speech at the recent Phase Promotion at UGM's Center for Women and Children. “I sat in a...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: May 13, 2021 at 2:52 PM
“I never fully surrendered.” Vickie Proctor finished UGM Women’s LIFE Recovery in 2019. She got a job, she moved out, she was honored at Commencement.
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: May 6, 2021 at 12:23 PM
UGM’s Youth Outreach Director Ryan Brown got choked up when we asked him about his plans for this year’s series of week-long Summer Camps.
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: April 29, 2021 at 3:39 PM
“I’m getting older, and I didn’t want to be that old lady that’s out on the street, looking to get high.”Before coming to UGM, Kerri was staying at ...
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Genevieve Gromlich, Content and Communications Manager: April 22, 2021 at 2:44 PM
Caution to the reader: This story contains references to abortion, prostitution and human trafficking. “Sarah, I really want to help you.” Sometimes...
