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Jim and Ken

mentoring

5 min read

An Offering of Oil: When God Asks Imperfect People to Serve Imperfect People

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 God...

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6 min read

Mentoring Through Recovery and Relapse

“I know that no matter what I throw at them, they are going to support me and love me and speak truth into my life.” - Laura, UGM Crisis Shelter Tom...

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4 min read

Meet UGM Ambassador Kristi Kinsinger

Getting involved at the Union Gospel Mission is easy - the hardest part is figuring out which of dozens of opportunities is the best fit for your...

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4 min read

Louise: My Relationship with Christ Is My Purpose

Louise is disciplined and faithful in her relationship with the Lord. She reads her Bible every day and keeps a list of things she is grateful for—a...

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Strandys

1 min read

Jim and Cheryl Strandy: Investing in Change

“We are firm believers in organizations that take the time to change people’s lives.” – Jim Strandy

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Offering True Friendship

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...

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PhilCaryl2

2 min read

Encouragement Empowers

“When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” (Luke...

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Aftercare: Bill and Jan Traynor

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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