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Mission updates, events, and news. Your inside look at what’s happening today.

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Honoring Lives Changed

Jul 3, 2025 by Leanne White, Content and Communciations Specialist

The 2025 Life Recovery commencees have journeyed through deep valleys of struggle and hardship. Yet, with resilience...
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Embracing Grace

Jun 30, 2025 by Leanne White, Content and Communciations Specialist

Chrystin struggled with alcoholism for sixteen years before entering UGM’s recovery program. “I felt so defeated and...
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Finding Opportunity, Finding Something Lasting

Jun 23, 2025 by Leanne White, Content and Communciations Specialist

At Union Gospel Mission, we understand that meeting urgent needs—food, shelter, medical care, and job training—is just...
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LC Valley: Frequently Asked Questions

Jun 5, 2025 by Jeremy Stevens, LC Valley Shelter Director

We are so excited about our new shelter in Lewiston, Idaho! As we prepare to serve the LC Valley area, we understand...

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Events

Upcoming and ongoing events

Gathering (White 2024)


2025

The UGM Gathering

Learn how men and women—empowered by the tools, resources, and support UGM offers—can reclaim their lives through the transformative power of the gospel.

The Gathering took place on 4/29. Please watch the videos and recorded livestream here!

UGM Connect

UGM Connect

Renewing the Mind, Rewiring the Brain

Coeur d'Alene
 Friday, May 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Coeur d'Alene Women's Recovery
196 W Haycraft Ave., CDA

Spokane
Friday, June 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Men's Shelter & Recovery
1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane
Connect-Registration

Volunteer
Overview

 Times & Locations

Spokane

• First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
• Second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
• Third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.

Coeur d’Alene

• Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
• Fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. 

For more information, or to sign up for an overview, please do so here.

Register

Life Recovery Commencement

Life Recovery Commencement

 

Thank you to everyone who supported and celebrated those who have completed UGM’s Life Recovery Program at this year’s Commencement.

watch our livestream recording on Facebook.

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 Shelter needs*

Voltarin/diclofenac

Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges

Cough drops

Tylenol

Advil

EmergenC

Tums

Shoe inserts  (Size women's 7-10 & men's 8-12)

Differin gel

Sunscreens

Lamisil creme

Vitamin D

Lysol/Clorox wipes

Melatonin/Valerian root

 

SPOKANE

Sour Cream

Heavy cream

Garlic

 

COEUR D'ALENE

Cheese sticks

Whole milk

Fruit cups

Yogurt (quart-size)

Granola bards

Graham crackers

Ramen Cups

Fresh fruit

  

  Please see our Food Donations Guidelines.

Hand sanitizer (desk-top size)

Tissues (travel size)

Toothpaste

Nail clippers

Shampoo and conditioner

Men's boxers

Deodorant

Pants and belts (32-36 range)

Diapers (size 5)
3-4T Pull-ups
4-5T Pull-ups
Nursing Pillows
Razors, disposable
Cotton Pads
Denture Glue
Toothpaste (travel size)
Water bottles ($ Store)
Ear plugs
Womens Underwear, sizes XS-XL
Women low cut socks
Cough syrup/decongestion
Cough drops
Benadryl
Melatonin
Aspirin- 81mg and 325mg
Brushes
Wash cloths/hand towels/towels
Twin XL sheets
Baby teethers
Spiral Notebooks

 

 

Fuzzy blanket throws

Women's journals

Diapers (size 5 and 6)

Full-size sheets

Pillows

Laundry pods

Shampoo and conditioner

Body wash

Lotion

Hair brushes

Toddler swimmers

Ramen cups

Baby wipes

 

 

 

Instructions:

*Mark your donation specifying the shelter.

Drop off at:
1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane, WA or
196 W Haycraft Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID


Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Donation Guidelines

“It was that same day that I started to feel hope.”

- Johanna, former Women & Children’s Shelter resident

Educational resources

FREE E-BOOKS, TIP SHEETS, AND OTHER DOWNLOADS

The Video Vault Printable - Need Help Cards Free e-book - Lessons from a Homeless Shelter Video - Breaking the Cycle Free tip sheet - How to Help a Panhandler Free e-guide - Homelessness 101

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