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Life Recovery Commencement: Freedom from addiction
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UGM Connect: Renewing the Mind, Rewiring the Brain
As Mental Awareness month comes to an end this May, we'd like to share about the recent UGM Connect in Coeur d’Alene. We're grateful for the...
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Pursuing Lifelong Recovery: Generations changed by a UGM family
The UGM Life Recovery program prepares individuals to break cycles, create healthy relationships, and balance responsibilities. Rachel commenced in...
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A Journey of the Heart: The love and power of the Gospel
Union Gospel Mission: March 13, 2024
Those who enter our Life Recovery program walk the path toward life change, receiving trauma-informed counseling, parenting support, life skills...
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Home for Good: Restoring family bonds after addiction
Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: December 6, 2023
Is there anything more cherished during the Christmas season than our families? The gifts, the candles, the carols, and the festive meals wouldn’t...
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Provision and Purpose: the gift of a meal
Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: November 16, 2023
Offering someone a warm meal can bring about the unexpected. There’s something healing about the gift of food that kindles human connection and...
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Breaking up with Addiction: a letter from a resident
Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: October 19, 2023
UGM program resident Jessika wrote a “breaking up with addiction letter” and shared at the fall LIFE Recovery Phase Promotion. Women receiving...
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Moving Forward: Three different pathways into hope and healing
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: October 4, 2023
At UGM, we don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. Men, women, and children come to our doors from vastly different situations, with different...
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Reselling Goods, Rebuilding Lives: UGM Thrift Stores offer life change
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 17, 2023
Whether you’re outfitting a new college dorm or stocking up on cozy sweaters, if you’re shopping at a thrift store, chances are you’re after a good...
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“In my first hit, my soul was celled”: A poem by Alora
UGM's 18-month-long residential recovery program, LIFE Recovery, is designed to help residents find freedom from addiction and other destructive...
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Safety, a Solid Plan, and Time: Joel’s path to recovery
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: April 26, 2023
Union Gospel Mission’s LIFE Recovery program is more than a treatment program; it’s an in-depth approach to whole-person healing. It acknowledges...
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“He directs my steps”: Glenda’s path to restoration
Marisa Flippen, Ministry Brand Specialist: April 13, 2023
Glenda is currently staying at the Crisis Shelter for Women and Children as a Resident Volunteer. Last winter, her life went quickly from bad to...
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Kallie's Testimony: Running the race with Christ
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: March 29, 2023
Kallie is a writer, photographer, and a dedicated mother. Raised in a church environment and given a good education, she is probably not who you’d...
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“The Lord has made a path for me”: Ken's journey to recovery
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) Although providing meals, shelter, medical care, and job...
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Dear Monster: A UGM resident’s letter to addiction
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: February 16, 2023
Written by Chrystin and read at the fall 2022 LIFE Recovery phase promotion at UGM's Center for Women and Children. Dear Monster,
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Healing from Addiction: Shanena's written testimony
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: November 9, 2022
Shanena (pronounced Shane-na) completed UGM Women's LIFE Recovery at the Center for Women and Children in Spring 2022 and recently reached out to...
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Employment Training in a Culture of Recovery
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 11, 2022
Helping our guests put an end to their homelessness is never as simple as just finding them employment. Before being able to land a job, many require...
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What Does It Take to Walk out of Homelessness and Addiction?
Summer is a time of celebration at UGM. At the annual LIFE Recovery Commencement, we honor the most recent participants who have reached the end of...
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Rose: Rising to the Challenge of Recovery
“Drugs all day long. Meth.” Rose fell into addiction in her late twenties, and for the next 32 years, her life was defined by loss, loneliness and...
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Rachelle: Choosing Recovery with Kids
“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. And it was the most changing thing.” Rachelle Miller is one of very few people to have completed...
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Recovery: We Are All Broken
Barbara Comito, former marketing director: June 15, 2022
Conversations about “the poor and homeless” can quickly go off track. Our vocabulary and our frames of reference can lead us to the wrong assumptions...
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Volunteer Features
Union Gospel Mission: June 9, 2022
Connected for Life A Mentor Feature Whole-person recovery isn’t a single decision, a season of sobriety or even completion of a 16-month program;...
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The End of Striving: How the Gospel Brings Rest to the Weary
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: March 23, 2022
Since its foundation, Union Gospel Mission has existed to offer rest and nourishment to people coming in off the streets. A hot meal, a warm shower,...
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The Great Pain Escape
Barbara Comito, former marketing director: March 3, 2022
Pain: physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. No healthy person enjoys pain. Its whole purpose is to signal that something is...