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No one is ever too far gone: A community partnership story

Matt Maceira is running with beautiful feet. Romans 10:15 says “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” After enduring trench foot, living unsheltered on the streets, and battling addiction, the scars from the life he has since tell a story of grit and God’s unceasing work

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Angel’s Story

Totally blindsided Angel came to Simonka Place after an abusive relationship with her boyfriend left her broken,  lost,  and desperate. “He got very abusive and became an alcoholic and very controlling. I was totally blindsided. I tried

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Miguel’s Story

Miguel’s grief and guilt were too much to bear when his brother committed suicide, so he turned to drugs to numb the pain. Miguel was just 17. This was the beginning of a 13-year struggle

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UGM’s Culinary Arts Program is changing lives and building careers

To you or me the sounds of shouting, sizzling, metal clanging, hurried footsteps, and dull pounding are noisy chaos. For Walter Lofton, the Men’s Mission food service manager, these are the sounds of ministry. "For me, the food service industry has been such

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UGM of Salem reports positive COVID-19 cases at Men’s Mission

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Johnna’s Story

Culinary arts, comfort, and care It’s no surprise that comfort and food go together. Every day, love and care are served fresh out of the kitchen at UGM’s Simonka Place in the form of vegetables, roast, or even fish

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Jacque’s Story

Jacque came to Oregon for a new start after her father had passed away, and met her now ex-boyfriend shortly after arriving. “I stayed with him for quite a while because not only

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Your donations have impact: How items in your closet can care for your community

Every year the average American throws away 65 pounds of clothes. Meanwhile, there’s an average of 42 general items laying around homes, collecting dust from disuse. But getting rid of these

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Merci’s Story

Beginning at the age of 12, a drug addiction slowly unwound Merci Rickett’s life. Surrounded by a home of dysfunction, neglect, and substance abuse, this was the only life she knew. Drugs that began as a gateway to social acceptance grew into a

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Chuck’s Story

Only half buoyed by a lifetime of apathetic “foxhole” prayers to get him through tough times, and a thirst for alcohol that casually began at the age of 14, Chuck Reynolds’ resolve was

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Sharon and Jodie’s Story

Billy’s Story

UGM and Salem Harvest tackle food insecurity, provide meaningful work for guests

No one is ever too far gone: A community partnership story

Angel’s Story

Miguel’s Story

UGM’s Culinary Arts Program is changing lives and building careers

UGM of Salem reports positive COVID-19 cases at Men’s Mission

Johnna’s Story

Jacque’s Story

Your donations have impact: How items in your closet can care for your community

Merci’s Story

Chuck’s Story

Helping men, women, and children break free from homelessness through the transforming grace of Jesus Christ.

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