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Bruce’s Story

Two little New Testaments nestled in the top of a tree: how do books find such an unlikely perch? Thirteen-year-old Bruce Donohue was astonished the day he climbed that tree as a youth and discovered God’s living Word. Having no idea who God was, he suddenly was overwhelmed

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Matt’s Story

“If you had asked me when I was 15 or 16, I would’ve seen myself as having a wife, a kid, a dog, you know...” Matt grew up in a tiny town he explains as a “map dot” in

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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

Tess’ Story: Turning Messes into Messages

Local professional women’s group renovates Simonka Place living space, restores heart of home

Sharon and Jodie’s Story

Bruce’s Story

Matt’s Story

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

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

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