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Union Gospel Mission Founded
Bob Stacey Founds Union Gospel Mission on 10 Powell Street. -
Inaugural Christmas Meal
The first Christmas meal is served to street people. -
Prison Ministries Begin
Prison Ministries begin, bringing hope to the inmates of local penitentiaries. -
Sunday School Kicks Off
Sunday School kicks off, offering a little weekly fun and education for the kids. -
A New Home, at 126 Powell St.
126 Powell St. becomes the new home for Union Gospel Mission. -
The Women's Auxiliary Founded
The Women's Auxiliary is founded, destined to become one of UGM’s key pillars. -
Mother's Club Starts
Mother's Club starts up. -
Summer Camp Starts
The Summer Camp program helps send kids to local camps. -
A New Home at 604 E. Cordova St.
The Mission moves to 604 E. Cordova St. -
Children's Bible Clubs Launch
Children's Bible Clubs commence. -
Construction at 616 E. Cordova St. Complete
UGM’s current headquarters are completed at 616 E. Cordova St. -
Phone-a-Story Begins
Phone-a-Story begins, letting kids dial in to hear encouraging tales. -
Alcohol & Drug Recovery Program Launches
The Alcohol & Drug Recovery program launches. -
“Pilgrim’s Market” Opens
Bringing affordable clothes and merchandise to those who need it, the first UGM Thrift Store opens in Vancouver, called “Pilgrim’s Market”. -
“The Orchard” Opens
“The Orchard” opens up, an affordable townhouse complex in Surrey. -
Streetlight Outreach Ministry Kicks Off
Streetlight Outreach Ministry kicks off, bringing hot chocolate and hope to the dark streets. -
New Westminster gets UGM’s Very First Drop-in Centre
New Westminster gets UGM’s very first Drop-in Centre. -
Lydia Home opens it doors in Mission City
Lydia Home opens it doors in Mission City, bringing safety and shelter to women. -
UGM’s Second Community Drop-in Centre Opens
UGM’s second community Drop-in Centre opens, this time in the district of Mission. -
Surrey Home to a Brand New UGM Thrift Store
Surrey becomes home to a brand new UGM Thrift Store -
Kids Ministry Starts on Granville Street
Kids Ministry starts on Granville Street. -
Hope Learning Centre Opens
Hope Learning Centre opens, offering ESL classes and Grade 12 Equivalency courses . -
Lydia Home: New Location, New Look
Lydia Home receives a new location and a new look. -
Drop-In Centre opens in Vancouver, on Hastings and Princess
Drop-In Centre opens in Vancouver, on Hastings and Princess. -
616 E. Cordova Expansion Completed
Building expansion of 616 E. Cordova is completed. -
New Westminster Drop-in Expansion and Relocation.
New Westminster Drop-in expands and relocates -
Maurice McElrea Place Opens Its Doors
Maurice McElrea Place opens its doors, offering an 82-bed affordable, sober living environment. -
New Home For Vancouver Thrift Store
The Vancouver Thrift Store gets a new home, at Hastings & Heatley. -
Women’s Drop-in Centre opens on Hastings & Princess
Women’s Drop-in Centre opens on Hastings & Princess. -
A brand new location for UGM’s Surrey Thrift Store
A brand new location is unveiled for UGM’s Surrey Thrift Store. -
Union Gospel Mobile Mission hits the Street
Union Gospel Mobile Mission takes to the streets, providing on-the-go assistance to those who need it most. -
The Mission Today
Today, UGM serves over 3500 meals at its annual Christmas dinner, and over 240,000 meals annually. We’ve expanded our programs and services significantly and grown to fill 10 locations throughout Metro Vancouver and the city of Mission.
