December 10, 2008
Union Gospel Mission is one of many charities bracing itself in the wake of a brewing economic crisis. Like most charities, Union Gospel Mission receives over half of its annual funding during the holiday season. The coming months will indicate just how badly Vancouver's poorest are being hit with tough times, as the demand for services increases, and charitable donations decrease.In this Christmas season, UGM remains committed to providing a full continuum of care by applying a three-pronged approach to meeting the growing needs of Canada's poorest postal code: (1) launching a Christmas Catalogue of giving, (2) supplying hearty Christmas hampers to families in need and (3) serving UGM's annual traditional Christmas dinner for over 3,000 people.
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