Stories of Hope

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...