What if you opened a letter from Union Gospel Mission and ready a story about someone you had known and loved? That’s exactly what happened to Wayne’s ex-wife this past Easter! Her
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What does it take to bring someone out of homelessness? Every person who enters through the doors of UGM looking for help brings their own story and a unique set of needs.
Every woman who arrives at Simonka Place comes to us in crisis. She does not know what else to do, or where else to go; if she had other options, she would
After the passing of their brother, sisters Sherene and DeAnne felt compelled to do something to honor his life by serving those in need. Their brother had been a guest at the
"I never imagined it would be possible for me to have a normal life,” says Steven. Stuck in a “gang mentality,” he believed the rest of his years would be an endless
As house manager at two transitional homes for women, Sherry was able to draw on her own experiences as a recent graduate of an alcohol treatment program. But when she began suffering
Seeing Christ as the only true hope has never been as transparent as it is in my ministry at the mission—especially with the constant flow of new guests with new needs. Just
“I am in a sacred place, where the Lord wants me to be. It’s powerful. Humbling." These words are from Scott, a volunteer who serves as a cook at the Restoration House
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-24 After the deaths of her
The darkest night of Scott’s life was very nearly his last. Alone and addicted to alcohol and pornography, Scott found himself outside in a torrential rainstorm at 2 a.m., ready to end
