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Embracing Grace
Chrystin struggled with alcoholism for sixteen years before entering UGM’s recovery program. “I felt so defeated and was lying in bed, drinking, just...
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Safety, a Solid Plan, and Time: Joel’s path to recovery
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: April 26, 2023
Union Gospel Mission’s LIFE Recovery program is more than a treatment program; it’s an in-depth approach to whole-person healing. It acknowledges...
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Breaking Free of Addiction: Anjelique's full-circle story
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: December 28, 2022
Written by former UGM resident Anjelique Pennington, December 2022
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The Heart of Lifelong Recovery
Union Gospel Mission: August 15, 2019
By Mike Doggett, former Aftercare Manager - A little over 21 years ago, I consumed my last drink of alcohol and went on what has proved to be a very...
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It Won’t Be Different This Time
Union Gospel Mission: June 12, 2019
Editor’s note: Mike Doggett, UGM’s Aftercare Manager, addressed the recovery participants at a recent phase-up celebration in UGM Women’s Recovery....
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Lifelong Recovery
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: June 11, 2019
Five years. It takes five years actively pursuing recovery for an addict to have a strong chance (about 85%) of lifelong recovery. Five years minus...
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Why Get Involved in a Church?
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: July 19, 2018
Many of those who come to UGM for help have no family, or their families are still stuck in brokenness and addiction. Years of scrambling to survive...
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Long-Term Recovery: The Right Kind of Hungry
Union Gospel Mission: July 11, 2018
Having recently celebrated the 2018 LIFE Recovery Commencement, we know the story is just beginning for the honorees. Their time at UGM was a time of...
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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...
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Offering True Friendship
Union Gospel Mission: May 12, 2016
For nearly two years, the men and women in UGM recovery live in an uplifting community where there is constant access to support, and then, they must...
Take Action: Become a Mentor
James Bishop: January 15, 2016
With your help, UGM creates a strong community where people receive grace and feel accepted and loved. However, the men and women in recovery can’t...
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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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Aftercare: Bill and Jan Traynor
Union Gospel Mission: September 1, 2013
Bill and Jan Traynor were mentors before UGM had a mentor program. Several years ago they and other members from their church were preparing and...
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Not Alone
Union Gospel Mission: October 17, 2012
Editor's Note: This is the fourth post in our series on being Ambassadors for Christ.
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Volunteer Profile: Autumn Banks
Union Gospel Mission: July 1, 2012
When asked how volunteering at the Union Gospel Mission has impacted her, Autumn Banks said, “It humbles me…When I look at the women, I see myself –...
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A Graduation Story
Union Gospel Mission: June 1, 2012
John and Trisha Whalen, who came from Montana to join the Union Gospel Mission recovery program, will be part of the graduation ceremony on June 19...