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The Power of Change

At this year's Life Recovery Commencement, the UGM community had the joy of celebrating men and women who completed...
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75 Years Later, We're Still Staying the Course

From 2001 to 2026 This year, Union Gospel Mission of the Inland Northwest celebrates 75 years of changing lives in our...
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Taking the Step of Obedience

In the 1980s, I was part of Campus Crusade, a ministry working with students—future leaders—on a college campus,...
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Fifty Years of Faithfulness

In our previous newsletter, we reflected on the Mission’s early years—those initial twenty-five years driven by...

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Events

Upcoming and ongoing events

Volunteer
Overview

 Times & Locations

Spokane, WA

• 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, ID

• Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
• Fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. 

Lewiston, ID

• 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.

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 Fall Food Drive

Fall Food Drive

Pick up a barrel at UGM Motors:
7103 E Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley
Mon-Fri 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Call 509.327.HELP for fastest service)

Place it in a busy spot at your church or workplace and encourage your community to donate essential supplies. Fill your own barrel or bring supplies to your nearest UGM enterprise: UGM Thrift Stores | UGM Motors | UGM Warehouse.

Drop-off location:
Deliver the barrel to UGM's Men's Shelter Warehouse 1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Find UGM kitchens’ top needs below.

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75th Anniversary
Praise Service

75th Anniversary
Praise Service

Please join us for an evening of worship and testimonials as we celebrate UGM's official 75th birthday together as a community.

— The event is open to the public —

November 15, 2026

Sunday | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Fourth Memorial Church
2000 N Standard St, Spokane, WA

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner

Our Men's Shelter is hosting a Thanksgiving meal that is open to everyone.

November 25, 2026 | 5:00 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)
• All 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 available. One per person, no duplicates.

 Shelter needs*

  Please see our Food Donations Guidelines.

Cooking oils (olive, vegetable, sesame, pan spray)

Dry goods (granulated, brown, cornmeal)

Snacks (granola bars, protein bars)

Vinegar (apple cider, white, or rice)

Mayonnaise, ranch, & salad dressing

Canned fruits, soup, chili, & stew

Tomato products (diced, stewed, or crushed)

Marinara, pasta sauce, & pasta

Rice, dried beans, & canned beans

Coffee & honey

 

*Drop-off location:
📍 Men's Shelter Warehouse
1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Voltaren gel

Multivitamins

Melatonin 5mg tablets

Mucinex or Mucinex D tabs

Blood glucose machine with strips

Garlic & heavy cream

Milk & eggs

Beef

Deodorant

Men's belts/long pants (32-36 waist)

Men's shoes (Tennis shoes)

 

*Drop-off location:
📍 Men’s Shelter & Recovery — Spokane
1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Men, Women, & Children

Knit caps

Men's shoes (size 10-14)

Men's underwear (size M & L)

T-shirts (size S & M)

Women's sweatshirts (size S)

Boys' pants & sweatshirts (size S-L)

Kids' pajamas & underclothes (all sizes)

Women's leggings & sweatpants (size 2X, 3X)

 

 

*Drop-off location:
📍 Men, Women & Children’s Shelter — LC Valley
419 Snake River Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501
M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Individually packed fruit cups

Dawn dish soap

Lysol disinfectant spray

Blank coloring pads & small prizes

 

*Drop-off location:
📍 Women & Children’s Shelter — Spokane
1515 E Illinois Ave., Spokane, WA 99207
M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Denture care

Denture dental glue

Hair conditioner

Underwear packs (size 6 & 7)

 

*Drop-off location:
📍 Women’s Recovery — Spokane
2828 W Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tortilla chips

Ranch dressing

Hot chocolate & Apple cider mix

Pajamas (size S-XL)

 

*Drop-off location:
📍 Women’s Recovery — Coeur d’Alene
196 W Haycraft Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Instructions:

*Please drop off shelter-specific donations directly at the shelter or location where that need was requested so we can make sure your donation gets to the people who need it most.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 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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