Here at Union Gospel Mission, steady, committed donors play a vital role in supporting our community. From providing food and shelter to offering spiritual guidance and counselling, consistent giving reinforces our mission to transform communities — one life at a time.
Monthly donors support this mission in unique ways. Practically, monthly donors help us allocate more to serving the communities we cherish by cutting administrative costs and enabling us to plan for the future. We’re grateful for supporters who wish to express their commitment to our city through regular acts of compassion and transformation.
Everyone is invited to join the UGM Hearts for the City family, an easy and convenient way to foster long-term change in our communities. Here are five reasons to start donating monthly now:
1. Help Reduce Administrative Costs
Monthly donations incur fewer administrative expenses. A monthly giving plan is easy to set up, can be receipted annually instead of several times in a year, and reduces our payment processing fees. This means more of your gift goes toward providing essential services for community members.
2. Provide Stability Through Uncertainty

Many of the people we serve live in a constant state of uncertainty and insecurity. One paycheque can be the difference between resting in safe shelter and sleeping on the street. Community members come to UGM because they know they can count on a hot, nutritious meal every day of the year. Finding certainty in our daily lives gives us solid ground to stand on.
While our neighbours face ever-changing barriers to stability, we hope to provide unwavering support. By donating monthly, you provide a continuous stream of care, contributing to that solid ground we all depend on!
3. Commitment Fosters Transformation
Our Hearts for the City members share a unique commitment to their communities. Changing lives takes time! Knowing that we can count on continuous support bolsters our work for the long haul, and prevents interruptions in care. By making monthly donations, no matter the amount, you also ensure that we can thoughtfully and accurately plan how best to serve our communities into the future. No barrier is too big, and no gift is too small. Like our communities, we are empowered by working together to build bright futures for all.
4. Live Out Your Heart for the City

The heart of Union Gospel Mission is to demonstrate God’s abundant love by providing people in need with opportunities for healing, transformation, and integration into healthy communities. As a monthly donor, you’ll join a group of like-minded individuals who support our mission to find and create sustainable solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. That’s why we call it Hearts for the City — we’re partnering with those who share our vision for community-wide restoration.
5. Support Lasting Restoration With Ease
Monthly giving is safe, easy, and convenient. There are several methods to choose from when setting up a monthly donation plan. If you’re the set-it-and-forget-it type, you can continue to make an impact without the repeat hassle of remembering to make donations. It’s an easy way to contribute to consistent change without adding to your to-do list. Plus, our Monthly Giving Team and online Donor Portal make it easy to access information or make changes to your monthly giving plan when it’s convenient for you.
We need motivated, compassionate people like you to join forces with us to end homelessness, poverty, and addiction across our communities. We’re deeply grateful for all our Hearts for the City members and the lasting change they contribute to. By giving monthly, you can share hope year-round.
Join the transformative Hearts for the City movement by setting up your monthly giving plan today!