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UGM Connect
UGM Connect
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
Volunteer
Overview
Volunteer Overview
Times & Locations
Spokane
• First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.• Second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
• Third Thursday of each month at 6 p.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.
#WorldHomelessDay
World Homeless Day
Partner to provide a pathway out of homelessness this fall.
October 10, 2024 | 10 a.m.
Washington Trust Bank, parking lot
706 W 2nd Ave., Spokane, WA
No registration required.
Fall
Food Drive
Fall Food Drive
It's time to stock the shelves!
3 EASY STEPS:
• Pick up a barrel at UGM Motors between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. (Call ahead for quickest service: 509.327.HELP)
• Place in high-traffic areas such as your church or workplace and encourage your community to donate much-needed supplies.
• Deliver the barrel to UGM's Men's Shelter between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., M-F.
PICK-UP LOCATION:
UGM Motors - 7103 E Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley
drop-off location:
UGM Men's Shelter Warehouse - 1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane
Fill your own barrel or bring supplies to your nearest UGM enterprise! Find UGM kitchens’ top needs below.
Volunteer
Appreciation
Volunteer Appreciation Parties
Honoring your gift of time.
We have been blessed by the amazing, unique ways our volunteers invest in the lives of our residents. Allow us to say thank you for how you've joined UGM staff and residents this year in the work of healing and restoration.
Contact your volunteer coordinator for details on your event.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner
Our Men's Shelter is hosting a Thanksgiving meal, and it's open to the public.
November 27, 2024 | 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
UGM Men's Shelter
1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
• No pets (service animals allowed)
• Singles, families, all welcome (we have high chairs available)
• Large bags need to be left in your vehicle or at the entrance desk
• Must be sober
• For those who are unable to come inside, a to-go meal will be provided. 1 per person, no multiples.
Ibuprofen
Clorox wipes
Hand sanitizer
Adult cough syrup
Melatonin
Midol
SPOKANE
Canned goods
Dry goods (sugar, rice, cereal, pasta)
Condiments (mayo, ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, ranch seasoning, olive oil)
Snacks (chips, nuts, granola bars)
Paper goods & utensils
Nutritional Bars
Granola
Cereal
Fish crackers
Strawberry yogurt (two lbs/32 oz container)
Uncrustables (strawberry)
Peanut butter crackers
Underwear
Belts
Deodorant
Razors
Toothpaste
Shampoo/conditioner/body wash/lotion/toothpaste (travel size)
Towels, hand towels, wash cloths
Candy (wrapped snack-sized)
Bed sheets, blankets/comforters/quilts (twin xl)
Pillows (new)
Craft supplies (children)
Razors
Diapers (size 5 & 6)
Cough drops
Pull up (2T/3T & 4T/5T)
Melatonin
Midol
Cough syrup (adult)
Aleve/Naproxen
Tylenol
Diapers (size 5)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Tylenol
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.
“It was that same day that I started to feel hope.”
- Johanna, former Crisis Shelter resident
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