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Updates
The Power of Empowering Stories
Informed Consent – What Is It? Why Does It Matter? People in our community are inspiring. Despite facing intense challenges like homelessness, poverty and addiction, our neighbours live out remarkable...
Apr 21, 2021

Stories
Meet Jennifer, a UGM Monthly Donor
UGM’s mission of helping people in need has resonated with Jennifer for decades. When she was younger and building a life of her own, she would give in ways that...
Apr 20, 2021

Updates
6 Easy Ways to Declutter Your Life This Spring to Start Fresh
Less Stuff, Less Stress I think we can all agree that, despite popular belief, “less” can be better—like less stress, less clutter, less burnout. Spring is in full bloom and...
Apr 16, 2021

Updates
Union Gospel Mission Serving the LGBTQ2S+ Community
Occasionally we at Union Gospel Mission get questions from the public about our LGBTQ2S+ community in Metro Vancouver. We appreciate these questions, because it provides an opportunity for us to...
Apr 15, 2021

News
UGM To Serve 2000 Easter Meals Amid COVID-19 Third Wave
(Vancouver) – When Virginia Whalen was serving swanky dishes at one of the three restaurants she once owned, the 63-year-old never imagined that a struggle with homelessness would eventually lead...
Apr 1, 2021
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