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Events

Upcoming and ongoing events

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

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.

Register

World homeless day

#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. 

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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.
FoodDrive

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.

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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.

Thanksgiving-Meal

 Shelter needs*

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

 

COEUR D'ALENE
 

Fish crackers

Strawberry yogurt (two lbs/32 oz container)

Uncrustables (strawberry)

Peanut butter crackers

 

  
  Please see our Food Donations Guidelines.

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

 

Laundry detergent (pods or powder only)
Baby wipes
Tampons (super)

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.

Donation Guidelines

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

- Johanna, former Crisis 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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