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Tag: addiction recovery

Leaning Into His Purpose: Bobby’s Story

Posted in UGMTC Updates on August 20, 2021August 20, 2021

Education helps improve quality of life. Just ask Bobby. After growing up in poverty and facing setbacks at every turn,… Read more

“I Wanted Out for Years…”

Posted in Shelter & Recovery, Transformation Stories on May 14, 2020December 30, 2025

“They had me at hello.” Just like in the movies, that was Eric’s reaction when he came to the Mission… Read more

Overcoming addiction at Union Gospel Mission

Posted in UGMTC Updates, Shelter & Recovery on June 4, 2015February 2, 2017

Drugs and alcohol cost Gerry his home, health and family. But walking across the street saved his life. Gerry’s childhood… Read more

“I am more than what you see”

Posted in Shelter & Recovery, Transformation Stories on May 28, 2015December 30, 2025

Cynthia’s grace and dignity don’t give a hint of the struggle she’s been through. Her beloved father died when she… Read more

When Christmas is filled with nothing but regrets

Posted in UGMTC Updates, Shelter & Recovery on December 20, 2014February 2, 2017

In 2009, Josh made one of the biggest mistakes of his life . . . His 10-year-old daughter had been… Read more

Drugs, a butcher knife, hustlers … and God!

Posted in UGMTC Updates, Shelter & Recovery on August 15, 2014June 22, 2015

David started selling drugs at age 12 — not to get high — but to make money so he could… Read more

Video story: He walked 80 miles to the Mission

Posted in UGMTC Updates, Shelter & Recovery on May 15, 2014February 2, 2017

Being homeless is tough any time of year. But Rob says when the holidays hit and the weather outside is… Read more

The gift of Christmas

Posted in Shelter & Recovery on December 20, 2011December 30, 2025

While Christmas is supposed to be a time of good cheer and celebration, there are members of our community who don’t… Read more

“I can’t watch you kill yourself anymore”

Posted in Shelter & Recovery, Transformation Stories, UGMTC Updates on November 26, 2011December 30, 2025

Brian was in a desperate, lonely place. “I was an addict and I burned all my bridges with my family… Read more

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