Union Gospel Mission Sacramento
We aim to MEET peoples practical needs, TRAIN biblically, and SEND transformed lives back into society and the local church, prepared for life.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Heart of the Union Gospel Mission ministry is to glorify Jesus Christ through the evangelization and regeneration of the urban poor while worshipping with acts of mercy. To serve these needs, the Mission provides a Christ-centered environment, clothing, food, shelter, spiritual training, and a recovery program. This is our approach to the problem of poverty and homelessness in the Sacramento area.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Men's New Life Program
Our 10-month Men's New Life Program has been changing lives since 1962.
Our approach involves physical, mental, and spiritual support to help you find a real and lasting answer to your most profound issues. The New Life Program begins with a 30-day probationary period in which applicants are restricted to the Mission campus with exceptions for medical emergencies, court, and parole requirements.
Upon successful completion of the probationary period, candidates will proceed to:
Proven biblical method to change hearts and be freed from addiction
Customized curriculum engaging each individual with the Gospel, doctrine, and practical theology
Classes consisting of essential subjects: God, Bible, Man, and the Gospel
Weekly biblical counseling and discipleship
Assigned roles to partner with UGM in serving the homeless community
Aftercare Support: Job readiness, financial stewardship, church membership, and a biblical worldview
Women's Clothes Closet, Hair Care, and Showers
The Womens Clothes Closet was renovated in 2006 to meet the needs of homeless women and children. Here, twice a week, women and children can receive showers, free clothing, shoes, and much-needed supplies. In addition, a Bible study is provided, along with a light snack and beverages. We now offer hair services to women every Thursday!
Our remodeled building is equipped with dozens of neatly displayed racks of fashionable clothing, shoes, purses, socks, undergarments, accessories, and toiletries. Childrens apparel and shoes are also provided for women with children ranging from infant to school age. Dressing rooms allow women to try on clothes. We aim to give each woman a shopping experience and restore dignity in a loving, Christ-centered atmosphere.
Evening Chapel and Dinner
Every evening we have a different volunteer church group conduct a chapel service for our guests before they have dinner. Our guests look forward to chapel because they get to hear the word of God and realize there is hope. After chapel, our guests are directed to the dining hall, where a volunteer church group serves them a hot, well-balanced, and nutritious meal.
Food Box Distribution
Twice weekly, and on holidays, we distribute food boxes to low-income families to help in emergency circumstances. Depending on each family’s situation, they are given a food basket from our pantry. We provide more than enough food to meet the needs of the family unit during their crisis.
Homeless Shelter
The Mission is able to lodge up to homeless men nightly. We allow each man shelter for seven consecutive days and three days off to provide a chance for other unfortunate men. Free showers, clean clothes, and toiletries are available to homeless men on a daily basis, including mail service.
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of meals served or provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of hygiene kits distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Women's Clothes Closet, Hair Care, and Showers
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To introduce the homeless and families that are struggling to Jesus Christ and
give them hope in finding long-term solutions to their problems.
To help the poor in the most cost-effective way possible.
To keep our supporters informed about how their gifts are being used, and
what they are accomplishing.
To maintain community trust through accountability and good stewardship.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We are always looking to reach out for donations through; churches, individuals, other organizations, and grants.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We know there is a large community of the poor and broken with huge needs right in our midst. Over 106,000 people came through our doors for food alone. As our name reads, we are a Union of Christians, sharing the Gospel as a Mission for Christ. Our donors' individual support, donation drives, and group events all make an impact, as do volunteering, in-kind donations, financial donations, and prayers! Sacramento is seeing His light shining bright with every person who contributes! Isaiah 58:10, "If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light shall dawn in the darkness, and your darkness shall be as the noonday."
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
For now, our grant program is very small, but we would like to reach out to funding agencies for larger funds, so we can continue to do what we do- serving the homeless and reaching out towards the community.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Union Gospel Mission Sacramento
Board of directorsas of 03/14/2024
Mr. Edward Doonan
Don Fletcher
Tim Lane
Cindy Murphy
Dave Feller
Eric Kertelli
Jim Morris
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
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Ethics and transparency
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Board composition
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Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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