The Union Gospel Mission expects to serve more than 3,000 meals today - as part of its annual Easter celebration in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. 3,000 pounds of ham, 900 pounds of potatoes and a whole lot of apple pie are just a few of the items on the menu. Tony Chisholn is a graduate from the UGM re-habilitation progam. "Well I've been here for … [Read more...]
Union Gospel Christmas dinner gives sense of community
December 8, 2012 by
The Union Gospel Mission is serving up its 72nd annual Christmas dinner to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Glenn Golding graduated from a UGM rehab program after struggling with addiction, and says events like these could help others in a tough spot. "It’s all about hope, right? When you have hope given back to you there's an … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving dinner for thousands at Union Gospel Mission
October 8, 2012 by
The Union Gospel Mission expects to feed thousands of Vancouver's least fortunate a Thanksgiving dinner today. For many in the Downtown Eastside, it often feels like they're another anonymous brick in the wall. But Marie, who lives in the neighbourhood, says the Mission gives her a sense of community. "I've been coming down to the Union Gospel … [Read more...]
Union Gospel set to serve up annual turkey dinner
October 8, 2012 by
It's a Thanksgiving tradition on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, as the Union Gospel Mission hosts its annual turkey dinner. And the amount of food is rather astonishing: 1,700 kilos of turkey, 1,500 pounds of potatoes, 800 pumpkin pies and 400 litres of ice cream. UGM spokesperson Keela Keeping says 3,000 will be served to the needy on both … [Read more...]
Union Gospel Mission hoping walking tours will change perspectives of Downtown Eastside
October 6, 2012 by
As Vancouver gets set to mark "Homelessness Action Week," the Union Gospel Mission is hoping a new program will give a fresh perspective of the Downtown Eastside. It's called the "Eastside Stride" -- and it's a walking tour of the neighbourhood. UGM spokesperson Keela Keeping says the area is often misjudged. "A lot of people when they think of the … [Read more...]
Union Gospel Mission needs help
August 6, 2012 by
The Union Gospel Mission on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is in desperate need of a couple of items during this warmer weather. Spokesperson Keela Keeping is appealing to the public for water bottles, sunscreen and hats. "We don't have any of those on stock right now and anything the public can do to bring those in would be really helpful … [Read more...]
Union Gospel Mission treats Downtown Eastside to annual Easter meal
April 7, 2012 by
More than 3,000 meals are being served up to Vancouver's most vulnerable as the Union Gospel Mission hosts its annual Easter dinner. 3,500 pounds of ham, 900 pounds of potatoes and 800 apple pies. Just some of what it takes to serve everyone expected this year. Among them is Don, who has come to the dinner for about 10 years now. “People do … [Read more...]
Union Gospel Mission expects record crowds for Thanksgiving dinner
October 10, 2011 by
It'll be a record.The Union Gospel Mission on Vancouver's downtown eastside is set to feed more than 3,000 people at it's annual Thanksgiving day dinner Monday.For the first time, dinner - which includes a tonne-and-a-half of turkey - will be served in the "new" Union Gospel Mission Building.U.G.M. president Bill Mollard says the new building … [Read more...]
