Why a fall campaign?
This blog post is meant to give you a glimpse behind the fundraising curtain at UGM.
As a faith-based, non-profit organization that does not accept government funding, UGM’s operating expenses come almost entirely from individual donations. Even the income from our social enterprises, UGM Motors and UGM Thrift Stores, is dependent upon donations of vehicles, furniture, clothing and household goods.
In other words, we do not exist without you. A generous community has faithfully partnered with us for 68 years to reach the poor with the love and power of the gospel. Maintaining that relationship is a high priority, and that’s why we have a “fall campaign.”
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Those interested in doing recovery at UGM are told from the outset that it’s the hardest work they’ll ever do, but also the most rewarding.
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It's never about the car. It's about the story. Rick Schwartz hears from donors' hearts every day as UGM Motors' tow truck driver.
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5 years is a big milestone in recovery, but fixating on the milestone misses the whole point of recovery: It's for life.
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Work Therapy is an integral part of UGM programs, an opportunity for people to gain confidence and build habits that will help them get and keep a job.
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Dale Fruin is stewarding his kitchen experiences, and life experiences, to encourage people to pursue addiction recovery.
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Winston had one prayer for campers in his cabin at UGM Camp: That they would listen and learn about God.
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Homelessness doesn't begin with a lack of housing. Most of the time, it begins with a lack of healthy relationships.
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Jesus pointed to the two greatest commandments: Love God and love your neighbor. Love should be our overriding motivation when we address homelessness.
