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The Yellow House: A Safe, Healing Environment for Moms and Kids
When a mom arrives at UGM with children in tow, we know her needs are going to be complex. She needs to know the little ones will be safe, she needs...
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Connect and Be Changed
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 17, 2022
Guest post by Lynn Yount, former UGM writer. Melissa Ashline has a lot of irons in the fire. She’s a nanny and a businesswoman and a mother of...
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Women's Recovery: Reflecting the God Who Sees
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: July 23, 2020
As UGM's Women's Lead LIFE Recovery Counselor, Jana Ross helps dozens of women and children every week who are suffering from the effects of trauma,...
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Absolutely, Positively the #1 Best Thing at UGM Camp
Union Gospel Mission: May 8, 2019
Looking at pictures of the kids having fun at UGM Camp, you might conclude that the best thing about camp is outdoor games, swimming, river tubing,...
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The Five C's of Children's Recovery
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: December 19, 2018
“Stay consistent in their lives, even when they’re the hardest to love.” That, in a nutshell, is the key to caring for the children living with their...
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The Car Alarm in the Brain
Union Gospel Mission: May 2, 2018
We invited Dr. Mark Baird, a Whitworth University assistant professor and clinical psychologist who specializes in treating trauma, to speak about...
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Sodexo Donates Camp Food
James Bishop: July 1, 2015
The old adage that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach has some truth to it. At Union Gospel Mission Camp, food becomes an important...
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We Were Abused
James Bishop: December 1, 2014
"UGM welcomed us, protected us, helped us heal." Tiffany has immense inner strength. At 26 years old, she has faced the worst life has to offer and...
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A Heart for Children
Union Gospel Mission: December 1, 2013
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...
Take Action: Back to School
Union Gospel Mission: August 1, 2013
Help children staying at UGM shelters begin the school year on the right foot with all the necessary school supplies.
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Binding up the Brokenhearted
Union Gospel Mission: February 1, 2013
“I believe what drives people to bad behavior, whether it’s addiction or abusive relationships or being abusers, is brokenness of heart. They harden...
Dedication of the UGM Center for Women & Children in CDA
Union Gospel Mission: September 1, 2012
Over 300 people came to celebrate the dedication of the new Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene. Area mayors, county commissioners,...
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Trust Fall
Union Gospel Mission: July 1, 2012
As you read this, a group of around 50 children are out at Tshimakain Creek Camp near Ford, Washington, having fun, experiencing God’s creation and...
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Beautiful Consequences
Union Gospel Mission: March 28, 2012
"You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me." – Psalm 139: 5