PARTNERING WITH THE INLAND NORTHWEST to reach the poor with the love and power of the gospel so they may become God-dependent, contributing members of society.
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“I thank my God every time I remember you, always praying with joy for all of you.” – Philippians 1:3-4 Gratitude is one of our core values here at UGM, and as I reflect on 2018, it is certainly foremost in my mind. Gratitude to God for His abundant provision and gratitude to you for partnering with Him and with us on this journey of life transformation. I think of the moms who have been reunited with their children. I think of the men and women who have found meaningful work. I think of the community that has surrounded and encouraged our residents in ongoing recovery, and truly, joy fills my soul. We had some concern about the changes in the tax laws and what that might do to our income, whether we might have to cut back on services, but we did not have to cut back. We are actually looking at some exciting expansion in the next year, and that would not be possible without you. You have demonstrated that you share God’s heart for the poor. He is honored. We are honored. Thank you! – PHIL ALTMEYER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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“Everybody is so positive, welcoming you in. If you’re down, they’ll come and try to bring you up. The food is pretty good.” – JOHN “I get to sit and be still and talk to (my kids) about their day, and do all that stuff you’re supposed to do like normal humans. It brought us together to be able to do the dinner thing, and that’s something we’ll take out of here.” – SHANTE
331,029 meals were served at our shelters and camp.
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“I was staying with friends and it didn’t work out. I needed a new start. I needed stabilization, and that’s what UGM offered me.” – RANDY
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shelter were provided. approximately 320 guests each day
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3,622 visits in the medical,
“It’s very convenient and the nurse practitioners are very, very good. And they really helped me. ...They’re very helpful, very professional. They pray for you, pray with you, so I really liked that.” – TRENTE
dental and vision clinics
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“I’m absolutely 100% willing to give my entire life to Christ. The full meal deal, not like where it’s a separate entity, going-to-church type thing. Like live and breathe. … I came to a place where I wasn’t willing to continue living the way I was living at all.” – JEFF
4,200 men, women and were presented with the Gospel. 10
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“What makes me excited is going to work every day, knowing I’m going to have my kids in my life again. Have a normal life, not one under a bridge. It’s exciting to work every day where I can provide and be the father I want to be.” – MIKE, left 12
207 men and women found employment.
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“I found my identity. ...I believe that I am a child of God. I believe that I have love and I believe that I have worth, which is a complete 180-degree shift from where I was when I first got here.� - JUSTIN
42 men, 136 women, and participated in long-term recovery programs. 14
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445 kids attended camp. 464 children
“What I loved about UGM Camp this week was the challenge courses. For me it was also fun being away from home for a week. It has been an amazing week here, and I hope to come next year. I’ve had tons of fun!” – UGM CAMPER 16
spent a free week at UGM Camp.
“It made us more aware of ourselves as a family. … It got us to reconnect. It gave them a chance to learn, to make friends.” – LORI ROBINSON, MOM OF UGM CAMPERS CADEN AND TERYN
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17,639 hours of job training provided at UGM Motors, Thrift Stores and shelters. 18
“I’m grateful to the UGM and all its staff for providing me with a unique experience which I’m confident will leave me a stronger person than the one who first walked into the east door.” – STEFAN, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPANT AT UGM THRIFT STORE
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123,659 volunteer hours
in all areas of the ministry
(Equivalent of 60 full-time employees at a value of about $3.8 million)
“To ‘love on’ broken people is my favorite thing. They help me probably just as much as I help them. It’s amazing. I just feel like I’m doing what I’m meant to do.” – JENNY GASPERINO, CRISIS SHELTER VOLUNTEER 21
52,107 financial donations were made by 18,111 donors, including
390 monthly Impact Partners. Kris Megy and Patti Woodbridge, the women behind Encouragement Ministries, give to UGM because they personally know the difference it can make. “We’ve both been in such broken parts of our lives that you can’t sit and judge somebody. They look broken. Well, we were broken. We were hopeless at times…God has opened our eyes to see things through the eyes of Christ, and it’s been something I treasure daily.” - KRIS
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2,111 men, women and children checked into UGM for the first time ever. New faces present a great opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ – the One who has the power to penetrate hearts and bring about real change.
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A legacy gift from the estate of David Dennler made it possible for UGM to purchase three apartment buildings adjacent to the Coeur d’Alene Center for Women and Children. 26
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Residents finishing the recovery program will be able to rent the clean-and-sober units and continue to be accountable to Center staff in their ongoing recovery. Legacy giving continues to be vital in strategic efforts to help residents transition successfully back into society. 27
Your Donation CONTRIBUTIONS 54%
37%
Contributed Goods*
Financial Contributions
6% Enterprises 3% Other *Includes food, clothing, furniture, vehicles and household goods.
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The Union Gospel Mission operates 100% free of government funding. You make it possible for us to care for those in need. Thank you!
EXPENSES 88% Program Services
7% Fundraising 5% Administration
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34 men and women provided Board leadership.
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“The last word in the Greek text of the book of Acts is a little but powerful adverb that articulates how the Gospel was advancing: unhinderedly! And throughout 2018 the Gospel continued to advance unhinderedly through the ministries of UGM. The evidences of this are clear: restored lives, renewed minds and revived hearts. As our board looks ahead, we are ‘watching and praying’ -exploring new strategies and methods and paradigms to advance the Gospel unhinderedly.” – MIKE DREW, ASSOCIATION BOARD PRESIDENT See page 32 for list of 2018 Board of Directors.
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Association Directors
PRESIDENT Mike Drew 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Brad Crockett 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Rick Fiedler TREASURER Richard Penn SECRETARY Mary Edmonds ASSISTANT SECRETARY Keke Stoeser Brent Christian Bob Cook Gary Darr Dave Deters Mark Dresback Jim Dunn Dan Green Eric Green Keith Green Bill House Charlie Jackson Kristi Kinsinger Steve Lowry Judy McGruder Rob Mildes Jeff Mitchell Gary Myhro Vern Scoggin Charlie Wells Charlie Wolfe 32
Foundation Directors
PRESIDENT Ed Schlect VICE PRESIDENT Wyn Hill SECRETARY Herb Landis TREASURER Vern Scoggin Art Coffey Bob Dunning Eric Green Jeff Johnson James Moore Charlie Wolfe Steve Yoshihara
Grants Received 2018 ANIMAL ADVOCATES OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST Veterinary clinic services CAMBIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS FUND OF THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Men’s Shelter staff coverage CANCER AND COMMUNITY CHARITIES Coeur d’Alene children’s program materials EMELCO FOUNDATION Holiday meals Pest prevention at Center for Women and Children Flooring upgrades at Anna Ogden Hall and Administrative Annex CARL M. HANSEN FOUNDATION Homeless services JOHNSTON-HANSON FOUNDATION Vocational Advancement
MOUNTAIN WEST BANK (GLACIER BANCORP) Homeless services, Spokane Recovery services, Center for Women and Children WILLIAM O MURPHY FOUNDATION Homeless services, Women’s Recovery at Anna Ogden Hall ELIZABETH POOL CHARITABLE TRUST Garden at Crisis Shelter UGM Camp kitchen storage upgrade Pest prevention at Anna Ogden Hall CHARLES AND MAXINE SKAGGS FOUNDATION Homeless services SPOKANE ROTARY CLUB 21 UGM Camp sponsorships DON AND ANNE STAGGER FAMILY FOUNDATION Homeless services
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CONTACT US
SPOKANE OFFICE 509.535.8510 PO Box 4066, Spokane, WA 99220 34
COEUR D’ALENE OFFICE 208.665.4673 196 W Haycraft Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
LOCATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, MEN’S SHELTER & MEN’S RECOVERY 1224 E Trent Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 509.535.8510 CRISIS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN 1515 E Illinois Ave. Spokane, WA 99207 509.535.0486 STUDENT IMPACT CENTER 1234 E Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 509.534.2916 WOMEN’S RECOVERY – ANNA OGDEN HALL 2828 W Mallon Ave. Spokane, WA 99201 509.327.7737
UGM THRIFT STORES 301 W Boone Ave. Spokane, WA 99201 509.326.3316 11921 E Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509.927.5905 UGM MOTORS 7103 E Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 99212 509.327.4357 UGM CAMP 6088 Martha Boardman Rd. Ford, WA 99013 509.258.4257
CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN 196 W Haycraft Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 509.665.4673
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THANK YOU. “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” PROVERBS 11:25
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