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Union Gospel Mission
11th Annual
Golf Tournament
Monday, September 16th
At
The Ridge Golf Club
Auburn, California
Mark your calendar!
For Information Call
Don Pitts
(530) 672-1976
or email
dpitts@ugmsac.com
Since 1962 the Union Gospel Mission has provided food, clothing,
shelter and a life-changing Gospel message to the homeless of Sacramento.
Founded by a group of concerned Christian men with a staff of two,
the Union Gospel Mission has grown to include 24 fulltime employees
who serve around 9,000 meals monthly to hungry men, women and children.
Every night, we offer more than 80 men a warm, safe place to sleep.
Each year, we distribute more than 28,000 items of clothing. Toiletries,
sundries, haircuts and styling are available for women and children,
and we regularly provide food baskets to those in need.
While this material sustenance is important, we also
believe in feeding the spirit. Nightly nondenominational
services and volunteer outreach programs provide support for
those who rarely hear an encouraging word. Men who are
inspired to make a real change in their lives can take advantage
of a free, nine-month drug and alcohol rehabilitation program,
complete with transitional housing, job placement and
follow-up counseling.
We are able to carry on this mission thanks to the
generosity of the caring individuals and churches who donate
to support our work. Your contributions make it possible for
us to help people make meaningful life changes and become
contributing members of society.
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| More than a meal, lives transform at Union Gospel Mission |
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The Union Gospel Mission, just blocks from the Capitol and Old Sacramento, has been restoring dignity to broken lives for 50 years by providing meals for hungry men, women and children.
Along with providing a 9-month intensive in-house drug and alcohol rehabilitation program for men, the Mission distributes clothing, toiletries and food boxes to more than 1,300 women and children each year. In addition to the 8,500 meals served at UGM every month, the Mission is active in the community supplying food boxes to families unable to adequately feed their children.
With our statewide unemployment rates, more families are finding themselves in need of emergency assistance. Union Gospel Mission will serve these families this Thanksgiving and Christmas, in addition to the men and women already living on the streets of Sacramento.
"Every person who knocks at our door has a story. We take the time to listen, comfort, give advice and counsel through the hope and saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Some of these wanderers have lost their way, and are truly looking for a second chance. We believe this is the house of new beginnings, where our most desperate neighbors are able to find refuge."
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| Seasonal Needs for the Men's Shelter:
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Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:
- Jeans/Pants
- Hygiene Items - Deodorant, Razors, Toothpaste
- Towels, Twin Bed Sheets
- Heavy or Wool Sweaters
- Blankets, Tarps
- Backpacks, Duffle bags
- T-Shirts
- Underwear
- Tennis Shoes, any kind of shoes
- Sleeping Bags
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| Women's Clothing Closet - Seasonal Needs |
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Short Sleeve Tops/Blouses
- Jeans ( All sizes including Jr. Sizes)
- Shorts
- Tank tops/Sleeveless Tops
- Night Clothes
- Underwear/Bras (All Sizes)
- Socks/Tennis Shoes/Sandals/Flip-Flops
- Hats/Accessories
- Purses/Duffle Bags
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| Heroes of the Faith - Lecture Series |
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At less than five feet tall Lottie Moon may seem like a most unlikely hero of the faith but Lottie would prove that God chooses the time, the place and whom He wants to accomplish His purpose and to do His will.. Find out more in this edition
of Heroes of the Faith
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The Clarion - Summer 2006 Issue
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When people think of a rescue mission, they think of a soup kitchen. But, the Union Gospel Mission offers much more than a nutritious meal. This is a place where miracles happen!...... Full Story >>
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The Caring Corner - A Letter at Thanksgiving
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We were going to use the change for a reward to ice cream for our family when the jar was full. I received your Thanksgiving campaign letter in the mail and I asked the kids if they would like to be a blessing to someone else and explained what you do....... Full Story >>
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Words On The Street - Look for God in Others
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One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books... As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes....... Full Story >>
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To receive our monthly email newsletter that’s brief, highlighting activities and upcoming events of the Mission, click here.
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Weekly Food Box and Ongoing kitchen Needs:
• Eggs
• Butter or Margarine
• Potatoes
• Onions
• Sugar, Brown & Granulated
• Canned Veggies
• Cooking Oil
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Rice
• All types of Pasta
• Containers of Oatmeal
• Canned Chicken, Tuna
• Spices of any kind
• Syrup
• Coffee
• Plastic Cutlery, Coffee Cups & Dessert Plates
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