We believe every person is created in the image of God, with immeasurable beauty and worth; that people should not be defined by their present condition or past mistakes; that forgiveness is real and has the power to transform us.
We are all broken. We need each other. No one can do it alone. We are meant to bear each other’s burdens.
Healing for our brokenness begins with the heart, with connection, with understanding how much we are loved by a good God.
With healing comes change, the potential for joy and meaning.
We believe no one was created for mere survival on the streets, for an existence blurred by mind-numbing substances.
We believe each person is created with a purpose, a unique gift no one else can offer the world. Our job is to help them rediscover it.
At UGM, we believe God transforms broken people into the purposeful ones he created us to be.
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“My light shines, and I wanted people to see it.”
A gang became Zachariah’s family after he lost his parents at a young age. In prison, he resolved to turn his life around – he just needed an opportunity.
Zachariah came to UGM to lay a foundation so he could become the person and father he wanted to be.
“I was scared I was going to die.”
Charity grew up living in over 20 foster homes. She never learned how to be a good mom, or even a responsible adult. Partying was the life she knew.
Doubled over in misery from alcohol poisoning, Charity begged God for help.
He led her to UGM.
Your support gives real people hope for real change.
