We absolutely love our volunteers.  They give us their most valuable asset – time.  Last year, volunteers donated 63,255 hours, the equivalent of 30 full-time staff members or $1.3 million.  We’d especially like to highlight a few individuals who contributed to the ministry in extraordinary ways.

Union Gospel Mission
Rookie of the Year – Michael Parks & Daryl Koch
Helping Hands – Bill House
Messenger of Hope – Chatteroy Community Church
Group Service – South Hill Bible Youth Group
Albert Arend – Bill Byrne
Life of Service – Ray Eberle
Full Circle – Frank Woods
Family Service – The Rogers Family

Anna Ogden Hall
Rookie of the Year – Stephanie Perkins
Helping Hands – Elizabeth DeNiro
Messenger of Hope – Mary Davies
Outstanding Youth – Lydia Wolfe
Group Service – North Addison Youth Group
Full Circle – Corissa Palmer
Sojourn Teacher – Francine McGaughy
Tender Arms – Maila Patrick
Volunteer of the Year – Kathy Lee 

Crisis Shelter for Women and Children
Rookie of the Year – Tim Hepper
Helping Hands – Cindy Frank
Messenger of Hope – Joy Mewhinney
Outstanding Youth – Aurora Rogers
Group Service – Spokane Faith Center

UGM Thrift Stores
Rookie of the Year – Tim McElroy
Helping Hands – Jacki Beck
Messenger of Hope – Dee Comer & Karen Herson
Volunteer of the Year – Bonnie Wartes

Women’s Auxiliary
Ellen Funseth Award – Erma Ward & Marilyn Webb, representing South Hill Bible Church
Macedonian Award – given to 29 church for their diligent service