Barbara Comito, former marketing director
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From Volunteer to Legacy Partner: Leaving a Lasting Impact on the Ministry
UGM operates 100% free from government funding. To effectively serve those in need, we rely on various types of generosity from the community—from...
The UGM Crisis Shelter for Women and Children held an essay contest. Below is the winning entry by Carla Knudsen, age 19.
What I'm Thankful for
I am so thankful for everything that I really don't know where to start, but at this point, I want to start by saying I am thankful for UGM, then my loving parents, and lastly, the friends that I have made.
UGM, I am thankful for you because you brought me in even though there are so many people here already. I honestly don't know how I would be living right now if I wasn't here. There is so much that you help with. I am thankful for the meals that are provided for us on a daily basis even if they are not 100 percent what I like. I am also thankful for being able to sleep in a warm place every night and take a shower every morning. I just want to end this by saying that I am thankful for everything that UGM has provided me so far.
I am thankful for my parents that love me and ask me once in a while how I am doing. I am thankful for everything they have done for me before I left their place. I know that they are thankful for me and pray for me each night. They always make sure that I have everything I need, and I am thankful they are still here for me when I need them.
The last thing I am thankful for is my friends that I have made here and the ones I already have. They mean the world to me. They help me every day to figure out what my daily complaints are and they consistently ask me how I am doing. I am thankful for them every day. They all pray for me and make sure they keep up with me, even if it's in person or over Facebook. They are always concerned and are always going to make sure that I have someone to talk to.
I just want to end by saying I am thankful for UGM, my loving parents and my awesome friends.
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Physical Therapy Partnership: Caring for the whole person
Providing Essential Resources UGM relies on the support of the community to offer comprehensive care to individuals in need. One of the lesser-known...
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UGM Shelters: Havens of truth and honor
Once basic needs are met through UGM shelter services, individuals can face the issues that have perpetuated their unwanted situation. Through case...
Core values: Christ-likeness
Union Gospel Mission : March 11, 2013
“We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, ‘I know him,’ but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth...
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[Im]possible standards
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : June 3, 2013
This week I have struggled. The attacks of the enemy have cut deep. Interestingly, the attacks have all come against my high standards. I fully...
Rubbing Elbows with the Homeless
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : July 16, 2013
What Does God Mean When He Calls Us to Be Separate? It’s sad how I’ve sectioned off people because of their economic status, or upbringing, or even...