“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
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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
Step inside UGM’s Simonka Place for Women and Children and you’ll instantly be greeted with a friendly smile and warm welcome. Within these walls, struggling women and children find the help they
Having transportation is something we often take for granted. It becomes second nature to us as we hop into our car and get from one place to another in a matter of
Over the last month, we have had an outpouring of provision that will help us continue to serve our community in healthier and more efficient ways. Courthouse, the Salem Foundation and the Salem
Meet Kathleen. Kathleen has served as an instructor at Simonka Place for 3 years. With her B.A. in English and a Master's in Early Childhood Education, she taught 34 years in
At age 12, when most girls experiment with make-up, Jen experimented with drugs. “I grew up around them,” she recalls. “I thought, ‘This is what grown-ups do.’ I never really had control.”
In early April UGM was approved for a generous grant from the Walmart Foundation for a food truck! The meal program is the primary way we create that vital first connection. Providing
UGM saves many lives, but sometimes addiction claims a life. We grieve when that happens. Last week one of our guests lost his life to overdose, and Dan, New Life Fellowship Program
