“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,” Titus 2:11-12. Learn More>

One of the most challenging, but also most rewarding, aspects of the Mission’s recovery programs is called the self-evaluation process, where residents and staff alike are asked to go in front of their peers to examine a specific behavior. Learn More>

Quality relationships have shaped my life. From growing up with four brothers to active participation in athletics, camaraderie and team have had a huge impact on the man I am today. Learn More>

Band of brothers. From Shakespeare to Stephen Ambrose, the term has been used to describe men in battle – the camaraderie built fighting side by side against a common enemy. Here, the term is used to describe a slightly different kind of brotherhood. Learn More>

One of them came from prison. One was in rescue work herself at a mission in Seattle. Two were previously roommates and fellow drug addicts. Learn More>

Navy, teal and coffee-colored signs hang from the light posts bordering Gonzaga University’s campus with bold admonitions: Be inspired. Find your passion. Live your faith. Fulfill your potential. Serve one another. Learn More>

For obvious reasons, I’ve been thinking a lot about the next generation – the influence we have on them, the influence they have on us. Learn More>

This story begins several years ago when my friend Jennifer and I began feeling called by God to lead our children into loving others in Jesus’ name through service. We both were feeling that none of the academic subjects we were teaching would matter if the kids did not learn to love God and their neighbors through service. Learn More>

Every year the sixth-grade students at Prairie View Elementary read Jerry Spinelli’s book, Maniac Magee, about a homeless boy’s struggles and adventures, and as part of their beyond-the-book discussion, they invite Laurie Willson, community relations coordinator for the Union Gospel Mission, to share about what it means to be homeless. Learn More>

An update on Eddie and Kim Collins, who were featured in the February 08 Mission News Kim’s face lit up with a bright smile when she talked about Christmas with her family this year – a far cry from three years ago when she turned Eddie away on Christmas Eve due to his addiction. Learn More>