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Our History

Founded in 1902 in Saint Paul, Union Gospel Mission (UGM) has responded to the needs of homeless and hopeless people in the Twin Cities metro area for more than 100 years. Primarily known for its work with homeless and chemically dependent men, the Mission also has a long history of providing practical assistance for women and children.

1902 UGM opened its doors at 414 Jackson Street in Saint Paul
Medical Clinic opened with the assistance of Dr. Harvey O.Skinner
1910 Rescue Home opened for unwed mothers
1930 Opened the Saint Paul Boys Club in downtown Saint Paul (later the Arthur H. Savage Club)
Purchased land in Shoreview and constructed Gyro Lodge to create Gospel Hill Camp for inner-city children
1940 Ober Community Center dedicated (Frogtown area)
1942 Day nursery installed for mothers during “war emergency”
   
1958 First year for Thanksgiving basket give-away program
   
1959 Workman’s Pool organized for job placement and Gift Drop Center opened
   
1965 Free Dental Clinic opened with volunteer dentists
   
  1972 Shoreview alcohol/drug recovery center opened at our Shoreview location

     
  1980 New Men’s Campus completed on University Avenue East in Saint Paul, along with UGM Thrift Store (later Central Services)
    Discipleship Program began
    Peter MacFarlane building dedicated for Christ Recovery Center, expanding drug and alcohol programs
     
  1992 Capp Towers purchased for Naomi Family Residence for homeless women and children
     
  1994 LifeNet Learning Center opened at Men’s Campus
     
1996 Women’s LifeNet Learning Center opened at Naomi Family Residence
 
1997 Child Care Center opened
 
2001 WorkNet career development program started
 
2004 Ona Orth Ministry Center completed at Shoreview location
Children’s Gospel Mission chooses UGM to receive Minneapolis building and ministry
 
2005 Hmong ministry, Family & Youth Advancement Services, Inc., joins UGM
  Gateway Program launched to help ex-offenders lead productive lives
  Ober Community Center renovated and reactivated
  SuccessNet program created and launched
  Dental Clinic extends services to children and expands hours of operation
   
   

  

  
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