Outside the old Mission in down- town Spokane, Washington

Union Gospel Mission Ministries, a member of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions, was established in Spokane, Washington, in 1951 as a non-profit, Christian relief and rehabilitation agency. What began as a simple “soup kitchen” has evolved into a 24 hours-a-day, seven days-per-week social service agency whose purpose is to provide for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of people in crisis. The Union Gospel Mission conducts its programs with a Christian, evangelistic purpose. The Articles of Incorporation state: “Our aim is not free meals, but freed persons; not free beds, but freed beings.” The Mission operates with the belief that lasting rehabilitation occurs as spiritual issues are resolved. A Board of Directors administers Union Gospel Mission Ministries.

The men and women who serve on the Board determine policies, guide financial decisions, and hire the Executive Director. Executive director Phil Altmeyer and his staff oversee the operations at each of the following facilities: The Men’s Mission has served Spokane’s homeless men since 1951. The present facility, pictured at right, was completed in 1990 and houses up to 185 guests at 1224 E. Trent, just east of downtown Spokane, Washington.

The administrative entrance at 1224 E. Trent Ave., Spokane, Washington, is shown here.

Anna Ogden Hall is a residential rehabilitation facility for women and children. Its ministry began in 1971, and the facility is located at 2828 W. Mallon Avenue, Spokane.

UGM Crisis Shelter for Women & Children is a refuge for those who have no other place to turn.

Youth Outreach Programs include a series of summer camps that are held each year at the Mission’s Tshimakain Creek Camp near Ford, Washington. The Mission’s youth outreach began in 1971 at the Juvenile Detention Center and today is directed by Dennis Roach (509-535-8510) and staffed by community volunteers who facilitate Bible studies, counseling, camps, and special events.

UGM Motors receives donations of vehicles for refurbishing and resale to the public. When sufficient cars are available, it also offers free cars to needy individuals or families through the Vehicle Donation Program. For an application, call 509-327-4357.

The Classy Rack Thrift Stores offer excess donated items for sale to the public and train and employ individuals who were recently incarcerated or residents of Anna Ogden Hall or the Union Gospel Mission. Proceeds benefit the many outreaches of Union Gospel Mission Ministries.