Sat, Sept 20, 2008
Shoreview, MN
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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 1910 1920 1930 1935	UGM opened its doors at 414 Jackson Street in Saint Paul Medical Clinic opened with the assistance of Dr. Harvey O.Skinner Rescue Home opened for unwed mothers Purchased land in Shoreview and constructed Gyro Lodge to create Gospel Hill Camp for inner-city children Opened the Saint Paul Boys Club in downtown Saint Paul (later the Arthur H. Savage Club)
1940 1942 1958 1959 1965 Ober Community Center dedicated (Frogtown area) Day nursery installed for mothers during “war emergency” First year for Thanksgiving basket give-away program Workman’s Pool organized for job placement and Gift Drop Center opened Free Dental Clinic opened with volunteer dentists
1972 1980   Shoreview alcohol/drug recovery center opened at our Shoreview location • 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 • WorkNet career development program started 2001 Ona Orth Ministry Center completed at Shoreview location 2004 Children’s Gospel Mission chooses UGM to receive Minneapolis building and ministry