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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
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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

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UGM Connect

UGM Connect

Gratitude & Generosity

A Holiday Luncheon

 

Spokane

Friday, November 1  |  11:30 a.m.

 

Coeur d'Alene

Friday, November 15  |  11:30 a.m.

 

Learn more & register

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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

Compression stockings (women XL & XXL)

Emergen c/Airborne

 

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
 

Sliced cheese

Canola oil for cooking

Paper plates

  
  Please see our Food Donations Guidelines.

URGENT NEEDS

Winter coats (all sizes)

Gloves

Pants (size 32-36)

Underwear (all sizes)

 

Belts

Deodorant

Razors

Toothpaste

URGENT NEEDS

 Diapers (size 6)

Refillable water bottles

Toothpaste (travel size)

Infant Tylenol (not children's)

Underwear (all sizes)

Sports bras (all sizes)

Warm coats (children & teen sizes)

Boots (all sizes)

 

Lotion (travel size)

Shampoo (travel size)

Conditioner (travel size)

Tylenol

Ibuprophen

Cough drops

Melatonin

Immodium (anti-diahhreal)

Benadryl

Pull Ups (sizes 2-6)

Craft supplies for kids (fall/winter)

Hats & gloves

Laundry detergent (pods or powder only)
 
Baby wipes
 
Mascara

Kirkland diapers (size 4, 5 & 6)

Lysol wipes 

Tylenol

Napkins

 

 

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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