Union Gospel Mission

• Historic cable marking WW2 Victory in Europe Day found at B.C. thrift shop

  "This is history, donated to a thrift store." The Union Gospel Mission is sharing the items on the 76th anniversary of VE day in hopes of finding the family it may belong to.

  Canada

  May 8
• Plexiglass, PPE and pie: UGM serves up 2,000 Easter meals with a pandemic twist

  It's the second year in a row the charity has been forced to adapt its annual Easter meal to pandemic conditions.

  Canada

  Apr 3
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• 980 CKNW: New series on what it’s like to be homeless for the holidays

  "Homeless for the Holidays" is a new 980 CKNW series that speaks to those affected and offers you ways to help reverse the ongoing crisis.

  Blogs

  Dec 14, 2020
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• Pandemic can’t stop Vancouver shelter from serving up 80th Christmas dinner

  The Union Gospel Mission served its annual meal at three locations over four days this year to comply with physical distancing measures.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2020
• Five COVID-19 cases reported at Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission

  Four of the cases involve staff, while a fifth was a person staying at the Union Gospel Mission's East Hastings St. shelter.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2020
• Vancouver homeless charity turns to homemade masks amid coronavirus pandemic

  "We just think it's wise, given the vulnerability of the group that we are working with and serving," said spokesperson Jeremy Hunka. 

  Apr 1, 2020
• ‘It’s just not possible’: How can B.C.’s homeless self-isolate, sanitize amid coronavirus pandemic?

  What do you do if you don't have access to soap and water, and don't have a home to stay in if you're sick?

  Health

  Mar 12, 2020
• Free dental program expands for Metro Vancouver low-income and homeless people

  University of British Columbia students are doing an outreach to people in New Westminster in partnership with the Union Gospel Mission.

  Health

  Nov 20, 2019
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• Volunteers serving up 3,000 plates of turkey, and hope, to Vancouver’s homeless

  The Union Gospel Mission will serve more than 2,000 pounds of turkey as it seeks to connect the city's homeless with its services.

  Oct 14, 2019
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• Oppenheimer Park campers displace more events, but organizers say ‘no problem’

  Three annual events have now been forced to find new locations due to the growing number of tents inside the park.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2019