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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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Mentoring Through Recovery and Relapse
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 18, 2021
“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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Meet UGM Ambassador Kristi Kinsinger
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: October 22, 2020
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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Louise: My Relationship with Christ Is My Purpose
Union Gospel Mission: March 6, 2020
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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Jim and Cheryl Strandy: Investing in Change
Barbara Comito, former marketing director: September 10, 2019
“We are firm believers in organizations that take the time to change people’s lives.” – Jim Strandy
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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...
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Encouragement Empowers
Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: January 29, 2015
“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
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...