Union Gospel Mission

• Water, hats, sunscreen distributed in Downtown Eastside as heat wave grips B.C.

  Environment Canada urges people to be aware of heat illnesses and its symptoms, including swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

  Weather

  Aug 15, 2023
  
• Union Gospel Mission feeds thousands in Downtown Eastside for annual Easter meal

  Staff at the nonprofit said this year’s meal was especially important amid unrest in the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2023
  
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• First homeless count in Metro Vancouver since start of pandemic to begin in March

  Starting the night of March 7, hundreds of volunteers will spend 24 hours counting the number of people experiencing homelessness in Metro Vancouver.

  Perspectives

  Jan 12, 2023
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• Union Gospel Mission serves Christmas meals to Vancouver community members

  The mission said it cooked more than 1,800 pounds of turkey, 800 pounds of mashed potatoes, 250 litres of gravy, 800 pounds of vegetables and 575 pies.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2022
• Charity offers free family photos for those in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  The Union Gospel Mission's annual "Help Portrait" event returned on Saturday after it was postponed over the last few years due to the pandemic.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2022
• Thousands attend 1st indoor Thanksgiving meal at UGM since start of pandemic

  More than 100 volunteers and staff members organized to prepare and serve more than 3,000 meals during the afternoon at the Union Gospel Mission.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2022
• Young B.C. artist says Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside saved his life

  A young B.C. artist who battled addiction and depression credits Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for his recovery, and is now using his work to help others.

  Features

  Aug 1, 2022
• Union Gospel Mission serves 4,000 meals at barbecue in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  Union Gospel Mission staff held their first summer barbeque in two years in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, a break due to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2022
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• Gastown fire victims finding hope in UGM annual Easter meal

  Union Gospel Mission staff and volunteers plated up more than 2,400 meals this year, once again in a to-go format due to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2022
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• Giving that changes lives: the ethical holiday gifts helping humanity with each purchase

  Canadians have the opportunity to help the rest of the world get vaccinated with a unique online gift option from UNICEF.

  Features

  Dec 12, 2021