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In 2019 Hermine was locked in a pressure cooker of stress. Despite the inner turmoil that bubbled up within her, she pushed herself into her work, trying to make financial ends meet, trying to keep her kids and her house, trying to keep up the pace of her bills. Yet, sheer willpower was not enough. 

Frank reveres commitment to the people he loves. Even at the young of 11, when Frank’s mom lost her mobility from an unfortunate accident, he stepped up to serve her and his sisters. 

A stark contrast If you were to wait in line beside Ekatirina at the local coffee shop, pass her in the parking lot at the grocery store, or worship in the seat next to

JP used to run from life. Now, he runs toward it. His eyes are narrowed in on his target, his prize, his finish line: Jesus Christ.  Job loss and a tipping point JP grew up in Louisiana, the land of hush puppies and catfish, before he took off for Colorado to work

When you watch UGM volunteer Ruthie LaFreniere play the piano, you’ll think twice the next time you want to say, “I can’t” when faced with a challenge. Her extensive career as a professional pianist affords her the ability to produce beautiful music from her instrument, a feat in and of

Jim and Annabelle Sumner are longtime friends of Union Gospel Mission of Salem.  Annabelle grew up around George Simonka, founding UGM executive director at our women’s shelter’s namesake. A dear family friend, George was also the delighted recipient of a home built by Annabelle’s father, whom he