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It’s been over 60 years since I... Community breaking-the-cycle underprivileged kids UGM Camp Read More 5 min read Pursuing Lifelong Recovery: Generations changed by a UGM family Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : May 1, 2024 The UGM Life Recovery program prepares individuals to break cycles, create healthy relationships, and balance responsibilities. Rachel commenced in... Men’s Shelter Recovery Women’s Recovery at Anna Ogden Hall family Read More 4 min read From Volunteer to Legacy Partner: Leaving a Lasting Impact on the Ministry Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : April 17, 2024 UGM operates 100% free from government funding. To effectively serve those in need, we rely on various types of generosity from the community—from... Community Volunteers Women and Children’s Shelter Read More 3 min read Physical Therapy Partnership: Caring for the whole person Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : April 11, 2024 Providing Essential Resources UGM relies on the support of the community to offer comprehensive care to individuals in need. One of the lesser-known... Men’s Shelter Community Center for Women and Children Volunteers Read More 2 min read UGM Shelters: Havens of truth and honor Carol Tevenan, UGM Volunteer Content Creator : April 3, 2024 Once basic needs are met through UGM shelter services, individuals can face the issues that have perpetuated their unwanted situation. Through case... Community Women and Children’s Shelter Employment Ready Program Read More 2 min read In His Likeness: A heart-to-heart message from Phil Altmeyer Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director : March 27, 2024 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” Ephesians 2:10 Friends, I don’t know if your garage or shop looks like mine,... gospel Heart to Heart Phil Altmeyer Read More 2 min read A Lasting Partnership: The Belden’s commitment to UGM Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : March 20, 2024 Laughs and tears are shared as Jerry and Stephanie Belden recount years of following Jesus together. They are passionate about supporting Union... Core Values Community legacy partner Read More 3 min read 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... Recovery Women’s Recovery at Anna Ogden Hall gospel family Read More 3 min read Copenhaver Construction’s Servant Leadership: Making a lasting impact on UGM Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : March 7, 2024 The genuine compassion and abundant generosity in our community helps make life change possible throughout UGM. Copenhaver Construction recently... Men’s Shelter Community business partnership Volunteers Read More 4 min read Breaking Ground For Hope: Community gathers in the LC Valley Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : February 28, 2024 On February 23, the LC Valley community gathered to break ground where the future UGM shelter will stand in Lewiston, Idaho. As the sun shone down on... Community homeless shelter LC Valley Read More 2 min read New Beginnings: Treasures from the heart Carol Tevenan, UGM Volunteer Content Creator : February 21, 2024 Jarrod’s life in Spokane has been a series of ups and downs. He battled with addictions for more than 10 years. Yet on March 11, 2024, he will... Men’s Shelter Community depression ongoing recovery Read More 5 min read Redeemed and Renewed: A testimony of God’s grace Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : February 14, 2024 This winter, UGM resident Alethea shared her testimony at a staff meeting. With tremendous vulnerability and newfound confidence, she recounted how... Community Women’s Recovery at Anna Ogden Hall UGM Thrift Stores Loneliness Women and Children’s Shelter Read More 2 min read From Recovery to Retail: Hope comes from UGM Thrift Stores Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : February 8, 2024 Three women from the UGM Recovery program achieved well-deserved positions at the Coeur d’Alene Thrift Store. Megan, Debra, and Starla serve as... Community UGM Thrift Stores women’s recovery Employment Readiness Program Read More 7 min read From Isolation to Community: Feeling alive again Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : February 1, 2024 Joseph is a welcoming presence at the UGM Men’s Shelter, cherished by staff, residents, and volunteers alike. However, beneath Joseph’s kind exterior... Men’s Shelter Community Loneliness addiction recovery Read More 3 min read Employment Readiness: Waking up with purpose Carol Tevenan, UGM Volunteer Content Creator : January 24, 2024 UGM offers hope to those in need of support in various areas of life, including employment and the issues that may hinder it. Individuals in the... employment addiction recovery Vocational Advancement Employment Ready Program Read More 6 min read LC Valley Partners: Coming Together as the Body of Christ Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : January 12, 2024 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah... Community church partnership LC Valley Read More 2 min read 7 Reasons to Donate, Shop, and Save at UGM Thrift Stores Emma Tucker, Content and Communications Specialist : January 11, 2024 Who doesn’t love a good deal? And when you can get a good deal and impact...