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Being Light in the Darkness
Homelessness is a deeply layered crisis—one that requires compassion, resilience, and community to overcome. Because of your support, we don’t walk...
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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A Light in the Valley
More than 20 years ago, the idea of a shelter in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley was born, and in the past few years has begun to take shape. Soon,...
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Reach out. Connect. Engage. Reconcile.
“The enemy got his hooks into me early. I’d been using for roughly 40 years.”
A Reflection on Friday Night Outreach
Union Gospel Mission : October 1, 2012
By Vern Buller, UGM board member
