Your charitable donation helps feed, clothe, and shelter the least, the last and the lost in our community. Your generous gifts provide rehabilitation, refuge and a new hope that tomorrow will bring a brighter day.

Who we serve

The Union Gospel Mission helps transform the lives of men, women and children who are the poor and homeless of our city. Our non-profit mission provides care to all people regardless of their religious beliefs gender, race, or ethnic background. We offer comfort without the need for filling out forms or making explanations. Here, it is just enough to need help. Our trained staff and caring volunteers provide not only physical comfort, but also spiritual comfort through shared prayer and the simple act of listening.

Why we serve

The Union Gospel Mission is a Christian organization dedicated to relieving the hunger and hopelessness of all who seek refuge at our door. Our staff works to help people find new beginnings, restore dignity to broken lives, and provide hope. Our goal is to break the grip of addiction, provide vocational training, and return men as productive members of society through the teaching of God’s word. Graduation ceremonies are hosted by churches in the Sacramento community, showing their support for men who have stayed the course and are expectantly looking to a new life and a new beginning.

How we serve

Our programs range from short-term food and shelter to providing long-term aid and counseling. Among our programs are:

• A nine-month drug and alcohol rehabilitation program for men with a sincere desire to escape the devastating effects of alcohol and drugs. This in-house program provides for every need and is free to every person. Men receive counseling as they progress through a six month and three month program that teaches new behaviors and life skills. Upon graduation men are given opportunities to serve as interns, enroll in college, receive vocational training, and are housed for up to one year at no cost. Find out more about our Rehabilitation Program >
  
• The Union Gospel Mission provides a 1000-sq-ft women’s clothes closet, offering clean and fashionable clothing to women in need. This facility is staffed entirely by caring volunteers and even has a hair salon where women can have their hair cut and styled by professionals.
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• Children’s clothing is also available as well as books, school supplies and toys for children who might otherwise have nothing.
  
• More than 40 churches serve as volunteers to the Union Gospel Mission. These churches provide services nightly 360 days a year, and much needed encouragement and inspiration to men and women from the streets of Sacramento. Our supporting churches also provide nightly meals, where volunteers can come and interact with others as they serve much needed food to the hungry.
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