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Honoring Lives Changed
The 2025 Life Recovery commencees have journeyed through deep valleys of struggle and hardship. Yet, with resilience and grace, they have emerged...
We wanted to give all our volunteers one giant collective hug, but we settled for a party. Here are just two of the amazing people who give so generously of their time and energy to this ministry and were honored back in June.
Life of Service Award – Dorothy Morse
For over 20 years, Dorothy has opened and sorted incoming contributions on a daily basis. Her integrity and faithfulness make her an exceptionally valuable part of our team. Look up the definition for “steadfast,” and you’ll find a description of our incredible Dorothy.
Albert Arend Award – Richard Penn
Like the Mission’s founder, Richard shares God’s heart for the poor and has devoted countless hours to making the new UGM Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene a reality. Having traveled the world doing mission work, Richard wanted to make an impact locally and what an impact he has made.
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Embracing Grace
Chrystin struggled with alcoholism for sixteen years before entering UGM’s recovery program. “I felt so defeated and was lying in bed, drinking, just...
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Finding Opportunity, Finding Something Lasting
At Union Gospel Mission, we understand that meeting urgent needs—food, shelter, medical care, and job training—is just the beginning. These are the...
A Reflection on Friday Night Outreach
Union Gospel Mission : October 1, 2012
By Vern Buller, UGM board member
