As much as we might like to have a sense of control, Union Gospel Mission is not in the business of gathering broken people, fixing them up, and sending them on their way. Real people do not fit into that model and real change doesn’t occur predictably. Instead, UGM believes in coming alongside those we serve, presenting life-changing options, loving them well, and showing them the steadfast and ever-present love and power of God.
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For Louise, who grew up on a family farm, hard work and physical labor were constant and grueling, and faith in God was about fear and obligation rather than grace. What she didn't know was God wanted a relationship with her.
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After a 14-year struggle with drug addiction, Dusty's attempts to get off drugs and earn a living were falling flat. Now, she has a job, a life and hope.
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Running is much more than physical exercise for the residents in UGM Women's Recovery, who are training for a half-marathon in September.
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For some of us who have made progress in our recovery, we're tempted to go back, saying it will be different this time. And it is, until it isn’t.
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Patty’s a self-described alcoholic. But sobriety isn’t what her recovery is all about. It’s about finding a new way to live, to think, to overcome her anxiety.
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Young Kristin's family was shunned by their church when their secret came out. Angry at God, she had to come to the end of herself to come back and learn what His love is really like.
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Many children at UGM with their moms have been through chaos, trauma, neglect, abandonment, or even abuse. Here are five things they need in order to heal and restore their relationship with their parents.
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Moms who enter the UGM Recovery program at Anna Ogden Hall often have open cases with Child Protective Services. Staff like Kamee help them navigate all the requirements and successfully reunite with their children.
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Meet Teria Kelley, the "House Mom with 70 Kids." She's Resident Services Coordinator at the Center for Women and Children, which helps women and families break cycles of homelessness, abuse and addiction.
