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LC Valley Church Partner: Shann Profitt

Apr 2, 2025 by Leanne White, Content and Communciations Specialist

Currently, a safe, clean-and-sober shelter does not exist in the LC Valley area, but UGM’s new shelter will provide a...
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The Father I Found: Pat’s Story of Redemption

Mar 19, 2025 by Leanne White, Content and Communciations Specialist

At eight years old, Pat’s mom would share a beer with him. “Instantly, I was addicted.” At thirteen, drug and alcohol...
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A Lifetime of Service and Beyond

Mar 5, 2025 by Leanne White, Content and Communciations Specialist

Vern Scoggin, UGM's longest-serving board member, has overseen remarkable growth and change for over half of UGM's...
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A Gift that Lasts

Feb 19, 2025 by Gwen Schwartz, Director of Legacy and Gift Planning

For years, UGM has been blessed to receive countless gifts from faithful partners who included the ministry in their...

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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.

Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Time:
11:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.

Location:
Valley Assembly
15618 E Broadway Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA
 
 

Livestream will be available on Facebook starting at 6:30 p.m.

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

 Shelter needs*

Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges

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

Olive/Vegetable Oil

Yeast

Sourcream

Mustard

Bacon

Cheese (cheddar sliced or shredded)

 

COEUR D'ALENE

Black beans

Maple syrup

Coffee creamer

Butter

Bottled water

Cereal 

Cheese sticks

Yogurt

Milk (2% and whole)

Protein bars

Fruit cups

Enchilada sauce (green or red)

  

  Please see our Food Donations Guidelines.

Shampoo and conditioner

Men's boxers

Deodorant

Pants and belts (32-36 range)

URGENT NEED:

Women's underwear (XS-XL)

 

Diapers (size 5)

Cough syrup/decongestion

Cough drops

Benadryl

Ibuprofen

Anti-diarrheal

Wide tooth combs

Dixie cups

Wash cloths/hand towels/towels

Boogie wipes

ChapStick

Wipes

Depends/Adult Underwear (size M)

Pillows (20 needed)

20 - Twin sized blankets (not puffy, 20 needed)

Pepto (chewable)

Craft items for kids (pipe cleaners, wood pieces, ex. heart shapes, flowers)

Hair ties

 

Laundry Pods or Powder

Dryer sheets

Baby wipes

Pull ups (size 6)

Pillows and pillowcases (standard size)

Twin sheets

 

Diapers (size 6)

Women’s underwear (size L & XL)

Journals

Laundry pods

 

 

 

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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