When you think of a homeless person, what comes to mind? Do you have an image in your head of what they look like? Do you start to assume what led to their homelessness? At the Union Mission Men’s Shelter, the men that seek our help have eclectic backgrounds.

Imagine you are back in school and you are studying for the big, midterm test that will determine whether you get a passing grade in a class. You spend hours trying to understand the math problem or the chemical formula, or the historic timeline that you know is going

Have you ever purchased a Christmas gift for a family member or friend and wondered, how long will that last? Young children can test the mettle of any toy and soon wheels fall off and flashing lights quit working. Electronics become obsolete. Clothes develop holes and stains. While given

Many of you are aware that Union Mission has hosted a Kanawha County Preschool on our campus on South Park Road for X years now. What you may not know, however, is that our preschool has quietly gained traction and recognition in the community as a leader and innovator

As a child, Ashley moved around frequently. She was told that many of her high school credits would not transfer when she came to WV and instead of being a junior in high school, she would have to start as a freshman. This devastated her to the point that

One of the key ministries of Union Mission that doesn’t get as much attention as some of the other ministries is our Outreach efforts. Obviously, homelessness, addiction, and lack of access to food isn’t just a Charleston or Kanawha Valley issue. In many cases, those issues are even more