Union Gospel Mission
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A Pathfinder Responding to the Call from God
by Daniel Dailey, UGM volunteer I used to think, “If I’m going to be involved with anything like UGM, it needs to be effective.” The Holy Spirit...
Some times the little things are the big things.
Tyrie came to UGM Camp a couple summers ago. On one of the first evenings of camp, Volunteer John took Tyrie and some of the other boys from his camp fishing. A couple kids caught a fish or two, but in the span of about 45 minutes, Tyrie caught a total of 17 fish! His whole mannerism started to change; he was giddy and chattering with excitement as he pulled in fish after fish. Here is Tyrie with one of the fish he caught - the biggest John had ever seen caught at camp. It was Tyrie's first-time fishing, and it was all he could talk about the rest of the week.
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World Homeless Day
Every year on October 10, people around the world take a day to acknowledge the needs of those in their communities facing homelessness, and we...
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Brave Enough to Take that First Step
What would you say to someone living on the streets or deep in addiction? Finding the right words can be tough unless you’ve been there. For the past...
UGM Camp: the final week
Jenny Weddle : September 8, 2014
Editor's Note: UGM Camp ended a couple weeks ago. We don't know about you, but we're sorry to see it go. Every Monday for us was energized by the...
It Started at UGM Camp
Merrily Roe, former staff writer : May 13, 2016
As a young kid, Zola lived with her mom, homeless in Compton, surrounded by an environment of drugs and prostitution. “I remember one time, because...
The Best Camp in the Solar System
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager : July 28, 2022
"UGM Camp is the best camp in the solar system!" Alanna, UGM Camper The 2022 camp season is in full swing, and we just can't wait another day to...