Long time volunteer, Min Soon, has volunteered at five annual Operation Overcoat events and volunteers at the Mission on a weekly basis. She sees what a blanket, a pair of socks or a coat means to a homeless person. Operation Overcoat is less than two days away and we still need blankets, coats and socks. [...]
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Homeless services going strong in summer
Many people think of donating clothing and other items during the cold months of the year, but Union Gospel Mission’s services to the homeless are going strong even in the summer months. Every weekday, Union Gospel Mission offers snacks, coffee, water and all types of clothing for those in need who come to the door [...]
Meet Alvin Taylor: The Mission’s new Community Relations Coordinator
On May 1st, Union Gospel Mission welcomed Alvin Taylor as a staff member. Alvin’s role at the Mission is to reach out to our homeless guests, our neighborhood, help manage some of our homeless services, and help secure in-kind gifts to support this outreach. Alvin’s vision for his role is, “I want to tap into [...]
676 Meals Served at Easter Brunch
Many guests and volunteers enjoyed a wonderful Easter Brunch at Union Gospel Mission. 676 meals were served and the Mission distributed 435 Hope Tote hygiene kits. Take a look at this short video for the sights and sounds of Easter at Union Gospel Mission
Easter Brunch this Sunday
Union Gospel Mission is planning to serve as many as 700 meals at our Easter Sunday Brunch for homeless and those in need. The menu includes eggs, ham, biscuits & gravy, fruit, coffee and juice. For the second year in a row, the Mission will be giving away Hope Tote hygiene kits, full of hygiene [...]
