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Gratitude in Recovery
One of UGM’s core values is Thankfulness, and this month we reflect on the pursuit of gratitude in our day-to-day lives and in the work of healing...
Here are a few of the ways your gifts to UGM are helping people get back to work:
- Vocational Education: In our learning centers, men and women are studying for their GEDs, learning computer skills, prepping for college, searching for jobs, receiving job coaching and polishing resumes.
- Daily chores: Everyone staying at UGM shelters contributes in one way or another – laundry, kitchen duty, housekeeping, etc. – and, in the process, they practice basic job skills – being on time, dressing appropriately, following instructions and managing conflict.
- Employment Ready Program: Participants receive specific instruction not only on how to get a job but how to keep one. Through case management, individual problem areas are identified and a plan of action is created.
- Business Practicum: Recovery residents commit to 240 hours of unpaid employment at a local business, providing the opportunity to earn a good reference and rebuild both their resume and their confidence.
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A Pathfinder Responding to the Call from God
by Daniel Dailey, UGM volunteer I used to think, “If I’m going to be involved with anything like UGM, it needs to be effective.” The Holy Spirit...
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World Homeless Day
Every year on October 10, people around the world take a day to acknowledge the needs of those in their communities facing homelessness, and we...
Imparting Skills and Confidence
James Bishop : July 5, 2016
As a volunteer job coach at the Men’s Shelter, Randy Crews recognizes the importance of building confidence and preparing men to re-enter the...
Business Partnerships
James Bishop : April 1, 2015
Omega Pacific Omega Pacific, a local manufacturer of climbing gear, has hired two men from UGM’s Employment Ready Program. Here, Director of...
I Was in Denial, and You Showed Me the Truth
Union Gospel Mission : January 1, 2014
Recovery is impossible... if you don’t believe you have a problem if you refuse to look at the problem if you blame someone else for the problem or ...