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Union Gospel Mission: Nov 28, 2018 8:39:00 AM
By JoAnn Zajicek, Director, Center for Women and Children - Not yet two years old, the girl consistently wakes up with night terrors. She’s been in...
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: Dec 16, 2016 2:36:37 PM
Jessie’s 23-year drug and alcohol addiction had already cost her a son and a daughter, taken from her as babies. But she had managed to hang on to...
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Union Gospel Mission: Sep 2, 2016 4:57:28 PM
UGM Camp is over for the summer, but it's worth ruminating on those marvelous eight weeks a little longer. (Unfortunately, the last week of camp was...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 17, 2016 3:39:29 PM
By Ellen Presley, former House Manager at the Crisis Shelter for Women and Children They brush their teeth, do their homework, eat dinner, do chores,...
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Union Gospel Mission: Sep 15, 2015 3:22:00 PM
Volunteer Michaelyn Hodges has a heart for sharing Jesus with the children coming to UGM. She recently answered some of our questions and...
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James Bishop: Sep 1, 2015 12:00:19 PM
Prisoner. Addict. Homeless. Drunk. When we use labels, we miss out on seeing people for who they really are. We confuse peoples’ actions with their...
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James Bishop: Aug 5, 2015 3:19:01 AM
Ryan Brown, UGM Youth Outreach Director, said he loves knowing that people are praying for UGM Camp: “Prayer is so crucial! Many of the kids are in...
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James Bishop: Dec 1, 2014 11:00:05 AM
And you welcomed us, protected us, helped us heal. At first glance, Tiffany King appears very young, delicate...fragile even. But her appearance...
James Bishop: Oct 1, 2014 11:35:13 AM
As we prepare for our 5th Annual City-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner, we’re excited to try something new. This year, we’d like to put a Bible in the hands...
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Union Gospel Mission: Aug 1, 2014 10:10:19 AM
This article was first published before Ryan Brown started as the Youth Outreach Director. He's been on the job for almost four years now, and...
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Union Gospel Mission: Jun 20, 2014 10:22:00 AM
Editor's Note: Roxanne Jenkins graduated from the UGM LIFE Recovery program on June 17, 2014. In this short graduation speech, she turns the focus...
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Union Gospel Mission: Feb 27, 2014 10:18:00 AM
Recovery Kid-Style Of the 386 guests staying at UGM's four shelters on a recent evening, 99 of them were children. Not only do these children need...
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Union Gospel Mission: Feb 1, 2014 7:00:14 AM
You showed us the love and power of the gospel. You broke the cycle. “I used to be one of those teenagers who just didn’t care about anything. I went...
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Union Gospel Mission: Feb 1, 2014 6:58:00 AM
“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a...
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Union Gospel Mission: Dec 1, 2013 10:58:54 AM
Lois used to be a kindergarten teacher. That probably says it all. Lois loves kids. Her husband, Everett, loved children, too. The couple lived life...
Union Gospel Mission: Dec 1, 2013 10:55:03 AM
UGM is partnering with Burlington Coat Factory again this year for the Warm Coats/Warm Hearts Campaign.
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Union Gospel Mission: Oct 1, 2013 11:30:59 AM
Danny Beard has been running UGM’s volunteer ministry at Juvenile Detention since 1985. Every once in a while, he runs into someone around town...
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Union Gospel Mission: Sep 1, 2013 11:50:14 AM
Makin’ a list. Checkin’ it twice…and here’s what we discovered. In order to best serve our clients and clearly communicate our holiday needs to the...
Union Gospel Mission: Aug 1, 2013 12:05:04 PM
Help children staying at UGM shelters begin the school year on the right foot with all the necessary school supplies.
Union Gospel Mission: Jul 1, 2013 12:04:44 PM
Approximately 240 people attended the 1st Annual Afternoon of Hope Luncheon at the UGM Center for Women & Children in Coeur d’Alene to learn more...
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Union Gospel Mission: Apr 1, 2013 12:54:00 PM
Sheldon grew up in California. He is thoughtful, soft-spoken, a bit shy. Charles’ home state reveals itself in his drawl. He’s a Texas cowboy, a...
Union Gospel Mission: Feb 1, 2013 2:50:29 PM
We’re hoping you’ll help to make someone’s day. Pull out the construction paper, scissors and glitter and create a Valentine for a man, woman or...
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Union Gospel Mission: Dec 31, 2012 11:05:00 PM
Young and old. Washington and Idaho. Individuals, churches and businesses. Look how you teamed up to care for the poor in 2012.
Union Gospel Mission: Sep 1, 2012 12:00:20 PM
Over 300 people came to celebrate the dedication of the new Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene. Area mayors, county commissioners,...
