Have you ever seen a person who looks hungry… homeless… who needs your help? Maybe they are asking for help with a cardboard sign… you want to give them something, but what?

Give them a Bag of Hope!

What’s a Bag of Hope? We have UGMTC branded cinch bags that you can fill with much-needed personal care items, toiletries, food and a Ticket of Hope with information about how to receive help from UGMTC.

What do we do with them? If you see someone who is hungry or looking for shelter, you can give them a Bag of Hope. You’ll meet practical needs, and the Ticket of Hope will direct them to the Mission where they will be welcomed with kindness, compassion and dignity, receive a hot meal, have a safe place to sleep, and have access to wraparound care!

While we do not encourage giving money, we DO encourage looking people in the eye, treating them with compassion and seeing their humanity. By handing someone in need a Bag of Hope, you can change the trajectory of their life so they can get off the streets for good.

How do I get some? If you would like a few for you and your family, contact us at volunteers@ugmtc.org. Or host a Bags of Hope packing event!

What is a “Bags of Hope” packing event? Gather a group and fill the Bags of Hope with a variety of items listed here—along with a Ticket of Hope. Then you will bring them home or keep them in your car to have ready to give to someone in need.