The Union Gospel Mission, just blocks from the Capitol and Old Sacramento, has been restoring dignity to broken lives for 56 years by providing meals to hungry men, women, and children.

Along with providing a 9-month intensive in-house drug and alcohol rehabilitation program for men, the Mission distributes clothing, toiletries to more than 1,300 seniors, women, and children each year. In addition to the 9,000 plus meals served at UGM every month, the Mission is active in the community supplying more than 440 food boxes to families unable to adequately feed their children as well as gave away 300-holiday food boxes with all the trimmings.

With our statewide unemployment rates, more families are finding themselves in need of emergency assistance. Union Gospel Mission will serve these families this Thanksgiving and Christmas, in addition to the men and women already living on the streets of Sacramento.

"Every person who knocks at our door has a story. We take the time to listen, comfort, give advice, and counsel through the hope and saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Some of these wanderers have lost their way, and are truly looking for a second chance. We believe this is the house of new beginnings, where our most desperate neighbors are able to find refuge.

Over the years, we have been blessed by committed volunteers, inspired leadership, and the support of many in our community.