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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

Meal server

Christmas Dinner

Christmas Dinner

Our Men's Shelter is hosting a Christmas Eve meal, and it's open to the public. 

December 24, 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.

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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

 Shelter needs*

Tylenol

Clorox wipes

Compression stockings (women XL & XXL)

Emergen c/Airborne

 

SPOKANE

Bacon

Sausage

Honey

Olive oil

Peaches & Pears (canned)

Ranch seasoning

Sour cream

 

COEUR D'ALENE
 

Maple Syrup

Milk

Eggs

Butter

Ranch Dressing

Yogurt (kids)

Cheese sticks

  
  Please see our Food Donations Guidelines.

URGENT NEEDS

Winter coats (all sizes)

Gloves

Pants (size 32-36)

Underwear (all sizes)

 

Belts

Deodorant

Razors

Toothpaste

2 in 1 Shampoo

Lotion (travel size)

Shampoo (travel size)

Conditioner (travel size)

Tissues (purse size)

Tylenol

Ibuprophen

Cough drops

Melatonin

Benadryl

Pull Ups (sizes 2-6)

Hats, Scarves & gloves

Long sleeved shirts (women all sizes)

Coats (3xl & 2xl)

Pull ups (3T-6T)

Baby Wipes

Toddler clothes (2T-4T, boy and girl)

Vics VapoRub

Handwarmers

Quits twin sized (Please, no puffy comforters as they take a lot of space and are a bit more difficult to launder)

Lotion

Chapstick

Razors

Urgent:
Laundry detergent (pods or powder only)
 

Diapers (size 5)

Baby wipes

Bathroom spray

Kirkland diapers (size 5 )

Quality/water-proof kids mittens

Kirkland baby wipes

Pillows 

Tide 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 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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