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The Hope of Christmas
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13
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Growing a Brighter Tomorrow
Here at UGM, we are so blessed to have such incredible, generous partners, like our friends at Hansen’s Green Bluff Orchard! Having a heart for those...
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To My Younger Self
At Union Gospel Mission, healing often begins with looking back. As part of our Life Recovery Program, participants are invited to reflect on their...
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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...
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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.”
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We Need To Come Together: Beth Guske On Homelessness
"For some people, they’ve never seen anything different, so UGM shows them something different." We interviewed Beth Guske about the issue of...
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Walking Where the Pain Is
In Clarkston, WA, Pastor Jeff Pernsteiner leads Confluence Community Church with a passion rooted in both deep faith and deep compassion. “We started...
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Communities Are Moved By Regular People
Kailee and Kyle Miller were born and raised in Spokane, WA, and they deeply care for their city. Three years ago, they received a UGM mailer asking...
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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...
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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...
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LC Valley: Frequently Asked Questions
Jeremy Stevens, LC Valley Shelter Director: June 5, 2025
We are so excited about our new shelter in Lewiston, Idaho! As we prepare to serve the LC Valley area, we understand that the community has many...
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A Summer That Lasts a Lifetime
The 2025 UGM Camp season is almost here, and we are excited to welcome children into an environment where they can find relationship with God and...
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UGM Gathering 2025
At this year’s Gathering, we heard real stories from real people about how they—empowered by the tools, resources, and support UGM offers—have...
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The Community's Role in Resurrection
As we approach the Easter season, I feel gratitude for the Christian heritage that brings a deeper meaning to the season than Easter egg hunts,...
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LC Valley Church Partner: Shann Profitt
Currently, a safe, clean-and-sober shelter does not exist in the LC Valley area, but UGM’s new shelter will provide a pathway out of homelessness for...
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The Father I Found: Pat’s Story of Redemption
At eight years old, Pat’s mom would share a beer with him. “Instantly, I was addicted.” At thirteen, drug and alcohol abuse became a constant. “My...
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A Lifetime of Service and Beyond
Vern Scoggin, UGM's longest-serving board member, has overseen remarkable growth and change for over half of UGM's existence. Joining in 1985, he was...
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A Gift that Lasts
For years, UGM has been blessed to receive countless gifts from faithful partners who included the ministry in their estate plan. Today, we have 256...
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Exploring Something New
Beverly Bergstrom is a front desk volunteer for our Spokane administrative office. She and her husband had donated to UGM for years, and one day,...
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Another Year of Change
As we reflect on 2024, we celebrate another year of change. You partnered with us as we navigated challenges, embraced new opportunities, and made...
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A Warm Haven: Stephanie's Story
This winter season, nothing means more to those without a home than a warm meal, safety and shelter, and the promise of a brighter future. Your...
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Christ’s Birth—The Fountain of Great Joy to All People
Sonny Westbrook, UGM Staff Chaplain: December 24, 2024
It is the Christmas season of the year again and I want to remind us all within the UGM family, that our Lord was born into this world to bring to...
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Longing for Community
Every year, the holiday season seems to start earlier—decorations go up and purchases are made in preparation for Christmas long before December....