Union Gospel Mission

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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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
• B.C. heat wave raises concerns for seniors, people experiencing homelessness

  Nadia Tchoumi with Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver says people experiencing homelessness are at risk during heat spells.

  Weather

  Jun 25, 2021
• 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, 2021
• 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, 2021
• 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
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• 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