Organization Profile

Union Gospel Mission, Highlands Ranch,

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Contact Name: Lars Cywinski
Web: http://www.ugm.ca
Address: 3500 E County Line Rd. Apt. 14   
Highlands Ranch,     80126
United States
Phone: 604-215-5442 ext 340
Fax: 604-253-3496
Number of Volunteers Serving: 5000
Number of People Being Served: (not available)
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Mission Statement

Union Gospel Mission offers hope to hungry, hurting and homeless men, women, youth and children in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland of B.C. by sharing and practically demonstrating the gospel of Jesus Christ, providing without discrimination: * Basic necessities and practical assistance * Effective recovery programs which offer freedom from addictive lifestyles * Educational and job readiness programs which equip for successful living * Outreach programs which provide encouragement, support, counselling, spiritual guidance and referral services, and * Affordable housing for those in need through our U.G. Housing Society (s) Our desire is to be a bridge for people striving to regain the basic necessities of life, restore their God-given dignity and hope, empowering them to rejoin the community as full and active participants.

Description

Union Gospel Mission has been providing hope for the hungry, hurting and homeless since 1940. With 11 facilities placed between downtown Vancouver and the city of Mission, UGM is ideally positioned to help those who need it the most. Employing a full-time staff of approximately 120 and relying on a broad base of loyal volunteers, Union Gospel Mission provides meals, shelter, education, counselling, housing and more to hundreds of people each day.

Program Type


Homeless Program


Do you Require Formal Orientation Training?


Yes