Stories of Hope
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Addiction
Mar 27, 2024
Women at UGM are Recovering a Sense of Purpose Through Gardening
Mar 19, 2024
‘Super Clinic’ Opens Doors to Government Funds That Could Change Lives in the DTES
Mar 12, 2024
How UGM is Responding to Rapidly Escalating Needs in 2024
Mar 11, 2024
Blessed Indeed | Leanne's Story
Feb 29, 2024
How to Support a Family Member Through Recovery
Jan 22, 2024
Doorways of Transformation
Jan 10, 2024
What is Homelessness? | An Overview of Homelessness in Metro Vancouver
Dec 21, 2023
President’s Christmas Message: Wishing You Peace This Holiday Season
Dec 18, 2023
Filling Bellies and Hearts This Christmas At Union Gospel Mission
Dec 7, 2023
Bringing Christmas Cheer Through Family Portraits At Union Gospel Mission
Dec 1, 2023
The Transforming Communities Grant is Equipping Churches and Nonprofits to Affect City Policy
Nov 28, 2023
How to Talk to Your Kids About Poverty
Nov 22, 2023
'Super Clinic' Empowers Underserved Community with Vital Services like Tax Assistance and CPP Access
Nov 14, 2023
How Women are Pushing Back Against Gender-Based Violence in the Downtown Eastside
Oct 24, 2023
Happiness Restored | Luis's Story
Oct 20, 2023
Thanksgiving Meal 2023
Oct 10, 2023
How to Find Loved Ones in the Downtown Eastside
Sep 25, 2023
Living in Grace | Aurel's Story
Sep 25, 2023
The Gift of Transferable Skills
Sep 18, 2023
You’re Connecting People with the Library — and Fresh Opportunities
Sep 18, 2023
Building Bridges in Recovery
Sep 18, 2023
Summer Camp Report 2023
Sep 13, 2023
4 Approaches to Disrupting the Toxic Drug and Overdose Crisis
Sep 8, 2023
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Overdose Epidemic in 2023
Aug 30, 2023
How to Talk to Your Kids About Homelessness
Jul 19, 2023
UGM’s 24th Annual Summer BBQ
Jul 18, 2023
4 Reasons Why We're Incorporating Outdoor Activities Into Women’s Recovery
Jun 22, 2023
Recovery Members to Receive Additional Counselling From New Partnership
Jun 19, 2023
DTES Community Members Find Optimism & Opportunity at UGM’s 10th Annual Summer Connect
Jun 14, 2023
Traditions of Care
May 29, 2023
Day Camp is a Way for Kids to Have as Much Fun as Possible
May 26, 2023
A Journey Made of Stepping Stones
May 24, 2023
Overcoming Barriers to Community | Jasmine's Story
Apr 27, 2023
Correcting the Story: UGM’s Fraser Valley Mobile Mission in Chilliwack
Apr 25, 2023
5 Green Initiatives in the Downtown Eastside Making a Difference This Earth Day
Apr 20, 2023
A Year of New Beginnings: Celebrating the Women & Families Centre
Apr 18, 2023
Refugee Families Find Culture, Food & Connection at Special Nowruz Event
Apr 12, 2023
A Note From the President: Reflecting on the Hastings Decampments
Apr 6, 2023
Community Amid Chaos: UGM's 33rd Annual Easter Meal
Apr 6, 2023
Reclaiming Peace, Recovering Joy | Laura's Story
Mar 21, 2023
Taking the Leap: How One UGM Couple Has Made a Life Out of the Unexpected
Feb 10, 2023
7 Tips to Land Your Dream Career in 2023
Jan 30, 2023
On The Rise
Jan 23, 2023
President's Christmas Message
Dec 22, 2022
8 Fun, Meaningful Things To Do this Holiday Season in Vancouver
Dec 8, 2022
UGM Celebrates 82nd Christmas Meal
Dec 1, 2022
One Common Hope | Corrin's Story
Oct 31, 2022
A Revitalized UGM New Westminster Opens its Doors and Welcomes in Community
Oct 31, 2022
UGM’s Christmas Hamper Program Helps Families Through Hard Times
Oct 31, 2022
More Than Enough | Stuart's Story
Oct 27, 2022
How Inflation Affects Us All
Oct 17, 2022
A New Outlook | Sandy's Story
Sep 28, 2022
No Strings Attached
Sep 27, 2022
Taking a First Step in Safety
Sep 27, 2022
Living Each Day in Freedom | Harold's Story
Sep 8, 2022
Summer Camp Report 2022
Aug 31, 2022
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Deadly Opioid Overdose Epidemic in 2022
Aug 23, 2022
How UGM’s Eastsiders Program Helps Families Thrive
Aug 17, 2022
UGM Welcomes Dean Kurpjuweit as New President
Aug 10, 2022
10 Easy, Beautiful Hikes In Vancouver To Do This Summer
Aug 2, 2022
UGM’s Summer BBQ to Serve 4000, Amidst Supply Chain Issues
Jul 7, 2022
7 Ways to Help People Overcome Being Homeless In Vancouver
Jun 27, 2022
The DTES Community Comes Together to Connect with ‘One-Stop-Shop’ Services
Jun 7, 2022
The Power of Camp for Families Struggling during the Pandemic
May 20, 2022
Making Our Way Home | Khitam and Angy's Story
May 13, 2022
For families in the Downtown Eastside, affordable housing is vanishing. A newly opened centre is working to change that
May 7, 2022
How This Couple's Lives Changed By Falling in Love with the Downtown Eastside
Apr 25, 2022
UGM To Serve 2400 Easter Meals Amidst Converging Crises
Apr 15, 2022
Inspiring Lessons From Strong Women in Leadership
Mar 8, 2022
Love Your Neighbour As Yourself: From Reflection to Response
Feb 28, 2022
A Love Story that Will Make You Believe in Love Again
Feb 10, 2022
‘End of an Era’ for Quest & UGM Partnership
Feb 4, 2022
Opening Doors
Feb 1, 2022
7 Things to Let Go of in 2022 so You Can Thrive
Jan 25, 2022
Thank You, Bill
Jan 19, 2022
The Hard Road to Heart-Filled Humility | Robert's Story
Nov 2, 2021
More housing, support coming to the Downtown Eastside
Oct 28, 2021
Surviving the Systems | Sandra's Story
Oct 21, 2021
Inspiring Stories of Women to Read this Women’s History Month
Oct 20, 2021
UGM To Serve 1400 Thanksgiving Meals Despite COVID-19 Delta Fourth Wave
Oct 7, 2021
Every Child Matters. Recognizing Orange Shirt Day and The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 29, 2021
7 Simple Ways You Can Build Your Resilience
Sep 14, 2021
My Life Embroidered with Love | Janice's Story
Sep 14, 2021
What You Need to Know About the Opioid Overdose Epidemic in 2021
Aug 25, 2021
20 Fun, Easy Activities Under $5 To Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer
Jul 14, 2021
10 Bucket List Hikes To Conquer Near Vancouver This Summer
Jun 24, 2021
An Empathy Impacting Generations | Linda's Story
Jun 15, 2021
10 Simple Daily Practices To Improve Your Mental Health
May 21, 2021
Beauty from my Ashes | Katrina's Story
May 18, 2021
The Power of Empowering Stories
Apr 21, 2021
Meet Jennifer, a UGM Monthly Donor
Apr 20, 2021
6 Easy Ways to Declutter Your Life This Spring to Start Fresh
Apr 16, 2021
Union Gospel Mission Serving the LGBTQ2S+ Community
Apr 15, 2021
UGM To Serve 2000 Easter Meals Amid COVID-19 Third Wave
Apr 1, 2021
The Love That Changed My Path | Ed's Story
Mar 22, 2021
6 Easy Ways to Celebrate the Women in Your Life This International Women’s Day
Mar 4, 2021
Cherishing Life’s Little Miracles | Barb & Rodger's Story
Feb 12, 2021
Relationship Tips from this Couple of 35+ Years
Feb 11, 2021
How To Weather The Winter Blues: Top 5 Ways to Bring the Sunshine Back
Jan 12, 2021
Building an Anti-Racist Community at UGM
Jun 9, 2020
Recovery Restores Families | Glenn & Ruby's Story
Jan 1, 2020
Meet Mary, a UGM Monthly Donor
Jan 1, 2020
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