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Women's Recovery at Anna Ogden Hall
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Embracing Life’s Twists & Turns: A Path of Hope in Recovery
Completing the 5-phase Life Recovery program marks the beginning of a life of recovery outside the walls of UGM. Individuals embark on a lifelong...
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Honoring Mothers in Recovery
The 18 to 24-month-long UGM Life Recovery program requires vulnerability, persistence, and commitment from the men and women who participate....
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Pursuing Lifelong Recovery: Generations changed by a UGM family
The UGM Life Recovery program prepares individuals to break cycles, create healthy relationships, and balance responsibilities. Rachel commenced in...
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A Journey of the Heart: The love and power of the Gospel
Union Gospel Mission: March 13, 2024
Those who enter our Life Recovery program walk the path toward life change, receiving trauma-informed counseling, parenting support, life skills...
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Redeemed and Renewed: A testimony of God's grace
This winter, UGM resident Alethea shared her testimony at a staff meeting. With tremendous vulnerability and newfound confidence, she recounted how...
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2023: A year of kindness
Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: January 4, 2024
When we think back on the last year, there’s an overwhelming sense of goodwill and support from the Inland Northwest community that seems to only...
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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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Facing the Nightmare of Childhood Trauma and Building a New Life: Krystal’s Story
Barbara Comito, former marketing director: December 16, 2021
In an essay entitled “Family Breakdown: Restoring a Damaged Masterpiece,” UGM Chaplain Sonny Westbrook describes what happens when God’s design for...
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Former Resident Gives Back: Anita Williams' Story
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 10, 2021
Every day, we get glimpses into people's stories, and often we get to walk alongside men and women for a season... but only occasionally do we get...
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Meet Alexis: “I am Making Choices That Uplift Me”
Union Gospel Mission: September 2, 2021
Spoken by UGM resident Alexis at a phase celebration event, August 2021 “I spent the better part of ten years living for myself: existing in...
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First Steps to Real Change
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: August 5, 2021
A journey of 1,000 miles may begin with a single step, but it isn’t always easy to determine which direction that step should go. Michaelyn Hodges...
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Not a Lost Cause to God: Linda’s Story
Women's LIFE Recovery participant Linda shared this speech at the recent Phase Promotion at UGM's Center for Women and Children. “I sat in a...
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Forgiveness Breaks the Shame Cycle
Barbara Comito, former marketing director: April 29, 2021
“I’m getting older, and I didn’t want to be that old lady that’s out on the street, looking to get high.” Before coming to UGM, Kerri was staying at...
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God-Dependent Ministry: One Woman's Example
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 27, 2020
As much as we might like to have a sense of control, Union Gospel Mission is not in the business of gathering broken people, fixing them up, and...
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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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Dusty's Second Chance
Union Gospel Mission: December 4, 2019
By Lynn Yount, UGM volunteer - At the UGM Thrift Store in Spokane Valley, you'll find more than bargains on high-quality clothing and housewares....
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Running on the Road to Recovery
Barbara Comito, former marketing director: June 26, 2019
What in the world do running and homelessness have to do with each other? You might be surprised.
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It Won’t Be Different This Time
Union Gospel Mission: June 12, 2019
Editor’s note: Mike Doggett, UGM’s Aftercare Manager, addressed the recovery participants at a recent phase-up celebration in UGM Women’s Recovery....
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Silenced by Anxiety, Freed in Recovery
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: May 2, 2019
Patty’s a self-described alcoholic. But sobriety isn’t what her recovery is all about. It’s about finding a new way after long-held habits and ways...
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Learning Who God Really Is
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: April 3, 2019
“As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” – John 13:34-35...
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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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A Long, Uphill Path for Moms in Recovery
Union Gospel Mission: December 5, 2018
By Kamee Bissell, former Counselor in Women’s Recovery at Anna Ogden Hall - Many of the women who apply for our LIFE Recovery Program at Anna Ogden...
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House Mom to the Homeless and Broken
Union Gospel Mission: November 8, 2018
Teria Kelley is Resident Services Coordinator at the UGM Center for Women and Children in Coeur d'Alene. But in her own words, her job title is,...
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I am no one's Savior.
Union Gospel Mission: September 5, 2018
UGM Aftercare Manager Mike Doggett walks with residents as they transition out of our programs and back into society. He knows that if they can...