“None of us knows how long we’re going to be here.”
Most of us spend years making decisions about what matters to us—our families, our faith, the organizations we support and… Read more
Category: Education
Trusted Relationships and Open Doors: UGMTC Responds to Saint Paul Encampment Closures
On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the City of Saint Paul plans to begin closing the encampment at Pig’s Eye Park.… Read more
More Than a Building: Why Trauma-Informed Spaces Matter
At Men’s Campus, something powerful is taking shape. Walls are being rebuilt. Spaces are being expanded. New beds are being… Read more
Dispelling Myths: “It’s their choice to be homeless.”
Homelessness is often misunderstood as a choice. We see it on our social media and hear it from people often.… Read more
The Use of AI-generated Images at UGMTC
At Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, stories matter. The stories of the men, women and children we serve are sacred,… Read more
Addressing the Needs of Our Community
In recent days, national headlines have highlighted a sobering reality: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 2024… Read more
Volunteer Highlight: Mark
We are so grateful for our volunteers who go above and beyond to walk alongside our residents as they get… Read more
Dispelling Myths: “All homeless people are addicts and alcoholics.”
You may have squirmed when you read that title or heard someone say those words out loud. One persistent myth… Read more
Rethinking Handouts: Why Giving Cash Might Not Be the Best Option
When you see someone on the street holding a sign that says, “Anything Helps” or “Homeless and Hungry,” it’s natural… Read more
Supporting the Whole Family
When the Naomi Family Program for women and women with children opened over 30 years ago, we knew it would… Read more