Union Gospel Mission Sacramento

“As a pastor, I made a trip to the Mission to see for myself how it worked. I soon became a believer in the ministry of the Union Gospel Mission.

My excitement began when I first saw their campus—the beauty, cleanness, and friendliness of the staff. The Director showed me around and shared the ministry and recovery process with me. Since then, I have visited a chapel service, assisted, along with people from our Church, in the evening meal and service. I have been there for a lunch. Our Church has received offerings for the Mission, invited the director to preach at our Church, prayed for the Mission, as well as delivered clothing. In addition, my wife and I have been regular monthly contributors.

I wholeheartedly believe in their ministry to our community. They are truly making a difference in the lives of our people. God bless you, and bless your continued ministry in our community.”

- retired pastor

We’re grateful for the church community around us who make our work possible.

To see what we do for yourself, schedule a tour on our website - link in bio!

“When I lost the job that I had made my career, feeling lost at sea barely describes it…”

As a boy, Johnathan was stuck inside a tense, divorced dynamic. Despite growing up knowing about God because of his grandparents, he discovered that staying neutral and not rocking the boat was the most peaceful way to be.

But his life became anything but neutral. He drifted into a life of sin and self-indulgence. He sought help from the church, but though he polished the outside of his life, he kept God at arm’s length and continued living in pride and rebellion.

In God’s providence, Johnathan lost his career, and he spiraled. Losing everything, homelessness overtook him. “Becoming homeless for almost a year was not something I ever envisioned.”

But that was just another step in God’s plan. “In a city park, I prayed for a way out of my insanity.” Johnathan shared. “By the end of that week, I was directed to UGM.” Johnathan enjoyed hot meals and safe shelter offered by the Mission, and months later, he decided to join the New Life Program.

God used the Program to teach Johnathan the importance of “surrendering and staying surrendered.” “I was received by open arms and so much support that it was overwhelming at first, but I’ve learned to find true comfort in the outpouring of encouragement that I’ve found here.”

Today, Johnathan is working part-time in our kitchen and living in the Redemption House as he rebuilds his foundation on surer ground. “I am truly changed from the man that I was,” he says now. We praise God for His grace in changing Johnathan’s life!

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“I am grateful to get socks. I started off with little clothes and now I have enough. This boutique helped me in a great way.” - Clothes Closet Guest

A lady gets warm socks. A man gets a fresh shirt. A child gets a new jacket.

Not all of our neighbors can afford housing, food, or clothing. They need the help of their community to survive.

That’s where you come in.

Thank you for donating so that our Clothing Closets can give necessities to those in need every day at UGM.

Miguel’s story could have ended in prison - but it didn’t.

At a young age, Miguel was caught up in gangs and drugs. But even when incarcerated, God pursued him. He shared, “God didn’t give up on me. He saved my life by putting me in a place where I had no choice but to listen - that place was prison.”

God placed Christian inmates in Miguel’s life, and he began accepting their invitations to worship services. Confused by their joy, he asked them why they were so happy. They told him it was because of Jesus.

“Hearing that stirred something inside me. I wanted what they had. So, I started going with my cellmate to worship God every chance I had.”

When he was released, Miguel asked God to lead him to a place where he could learn more about Him, and he ended up at UGM’s gate.

Here, he discovered the forgiveness and love of Christ: “I know I am still a sinner, but now I also know that Jesus has truly forgiven me.”

As a graduate living in our Redemption House as he pursues independent housing, he’s attending church, pursuing church membership, and looking forward to his baptism THIS Sunday!

Thank you for making stories like Miguel’s possible. God is using your support to rescue, redeem, and restore the lives of men.