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Steve Ellisen, Director of Development: November 22, 2023
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, UGM Development Director Steve Ellisen pauses to reflect on our organizational core value of Thankfulness. His work...
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Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: October 25, 2023
With the turn of the season, our attention shifts towards staying warm and preparing for the onset of frigid weather. Simmering soups in the kitchen,...
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Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 12, 2021
Last summer, UGM was actively seeking a Development Director. Today, we’re introducing the unique man whom God called to the position.
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When Former Men’s Shelter Chaplain Jim Carson told us he’d like to host a Facebook fundraiser in honor of Union Gospel Mission’s 70th anniversary, we...
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Union Gospel Mission: August 2, 2018
Behind the scenes at UGM, you’ll find a number of people who don’t like to attract attention, but whose work is essential to the mission of reaching...
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Union Gospel Mission: January 18, 2018
Gwen Schwartz’s journey into her position at UGM was so much more than a job search. God prepared her with the passion, experience and skills she...
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Union Gospel Mission: June 28, 2016
Charlonne Ostrander’s job is all about money. Except it’s not. As donations processing manager, Charlonne oversees all the financial donations that...
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Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: March 3, 2016
The counselor cannot say to the maintenance worker, “I have no need of you,” nor again the meal server to the case manager, “I have no need of you.”...
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Union Gospel Mission: September 1, 2015
Randy Altmeyer has worked at UGM for 30 years, serving in various positions, and he and his family have played an integral role at the Mission. He is...
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Union Gospel Mission: August 28, 2015
UGM Men's Shelter Chaplain Randy Altmeyer has served at UGM in several capacities over the span of 30 years. He is now retiring to embark on a new...
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Union Gospel Mission: July 24, 2015
This month, we at UGM have explored the topic of freedom - what it is and what it is not. Recently, we asked some UGM staff military veterans...
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Union Gospel Mission: July 4, 2015
We asked UGM staff and residents about their past or present Fourth of July traditions. Here’s what they had to say.
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Union Gospel Mission: June 26, 2015
Rich Schaus has completed 13 years of ministry at the Union Gospel Mission. He served approximately 5 years at Anna Ogden Hall before being appointed...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 22, 2015
In this second part of an interview with Debi Pauletto, Debi describes her history at UGM and looks forward to the future. But first, Executive...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 20, 2015
This week, we are celebrating Debi Pauletto, the community relations coordinator at the Center for Women and Children. Debi has worked at UGM for 16...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 1, 2015
Tom Frederick recently took the title of Sales Manager at UGM Motors, but he has held several positions since arriving at UGM. Here, Tom shares about...
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Union Gospel Mission: April 24, 2015
Recovery from addiction takes healing the whole person. Joel Brown works in Vocational Advancement helping men heal both mentally and emotionally. He...
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James Bishop: December 1, 2014
Meet Keith Green, UGM Board President, 2005-2014
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Union Gospel Mission: August 1, 2014
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: February 1, 2014
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: September 1, 2012
“My exterior has nothing to do with my heart.” Zachariah’s story is written in ink all over his body. His mom died when he was 12. The tear drop...
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Union Gospel Mission: July 1, 2012
The Union Gospel Mission is pleased to announce the hiring of JoAnn Zajicek (ZI-check) as Director and Debi Pauletto as Community Relations Director...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 10, 2012
For over 20 years, Nancy Helldorfer’s relationship with her son, Steven, brought more heartache than joy. “From the time he was ten until he was 35,”...
