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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.
Clay has been mentoring men at Union Gospel Mission of Salem since 2004. “I see potential in these people that far exceeds anything,” he shares, adding that many of these men at the Mission lack belief in themselves because no one has ever encouraged them.
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.
When you shop at the Mission Store, your purchases literally provide food, shelter, jobs, education, and ultimately life change for homeless men, women, and children in our community. And if that’s not enough of a reason to shop and donate,
Partnering with Salem-Keizer Community Transition Program (CTP), Union Gospel Mission of Salem provides a regular opportunity for vocational skills development in adult students who have disabilities. "The community is our classroom,"
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
Backed by a partnership with local clinic JD Health and Wellness, Union Gospel Mission of Salem has been equipped to care for Salem’s unsheltered neighbors in new ways after the recent launch of their telehealth services. Guests at the Men’s Mission can
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
