Union Gospel Mission serving up 3,000 Thanksgiving meals in Vancouver’s DTES
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The Union Gospel Mission will be serving up more than 3,000 Thanksgiving meals on Monday. Continue reading
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Volunteers hoping to serve more than turkey on Thanksgiving in Vancouver
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
The Union Gospel Mission are getting their carving knives sharpened in anticipation for all of the birds that will be carved on Monday. Continue reading
Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission gearing up to help the homeless beat the heat
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
“Keeping cool in some circumstances can be life and death.” Continue reading
Union Gospel Mission wilderness program uses great outdoors to help addicts turn their lives around
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
A program by the Union Gospel Mission uses the great outdoors to help the homeless and addicts turn their lives around. Continue reading
Volunteer who’s served 10 million meals retires from Union Gospel Mission after 61 years
After 61 years of serving meals and mentoring those in need at the Vancouver Union Gospel Mission (UGM), 82-year-old Jack Summerfield is finally ready to retire from his volunteer job. Continue reading
Cold conditions threaten homeless; additional shelters opened in Lower Mainland
By Paula Baker Online Journalist
In response to the recent change in conditions, the City of Vancouver has activated its extreme weather plan and is opening its Homeless Emergency Action Team (HEAT) shelters. Continue reading
‘Street proof’ bags handed out to Metro Vancouver homeless
Some of the homeless folks sleeping on the streets and in shelters across Metro Vancouver are about to get a bit of an early Christmas present. This is timely as temperatures across the province are dropping significantly. Continue reading
Vancouver’s housing affordability crisis driving people into homelessness: Report
By Paula Baker Online Journalist
A new report is suggesting Vancouver’s housing affordability crisis is driving people into homelessness. Continue reading
Out of province homeless population growing, says shelter
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
Homeless shelters usually see a lower volume of visits during the summer months – but Vancouver Union Gospel Mission says this year has been different. Continue reading
Courage to Come Back: Former Ethiopian child soldier helps addicts on Downtown Eastside
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Jemal Damtawe spends his time in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside helping others overcome their addictions. Continue reading
