Union Gospel Mission

The Union Gospel Mission is a charitable organization providing meals and support services to the homeless in the Metro Vancouver area and city of Mission.

History of the Mission

The Union Gospel Mission was established in 1940 at 10 Powell Street, in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Gastown.

Programs

UGM focuses its support in five main areas:

• Provision of basic necessities and practical assistance
• Recovery programs from addictive lifestyles
• Educational and job readiness programs
• Outreach programs
• Affordable housing through Union Gospel Housing Societies

See also

• Downtown Eastside
• History of Vancouver
• Timeline of Vancouver history

References

1. ^ UGM Annual Report 2008 Annual Report

External links

• Union Gospel Mission