Helping the Hurting in Jesus’ Name
Since 1911, Union Mission has been a ready, active hand of help to the needy of West Virginia. Our mission is “helping hurting people in Jesus’ name,” and as such, we unabashedly share the gospel of Jesus Christ even as we minister to the physical needs of the downtrodden. We have seen God work in amazing ways through our various ministries to improve lives and draw people closer to Him. All over our state, the Union Mission has gained a reputation of being there for those who have nowhere to turn.
Top Stories
Sober Living Motivates, Guides, & Encourages
Earlier this year, Union Mission announced the launch of Men’s and Women’s sober living facilities on the Brookside Campus. The purpose of this new program is to offer transition help for men and women graduating from addiction recovery programs
Spring Hill Baptist Church VBS Hits a Home Run Every Year for UM
For years now, Spring Hill Baptist Church in South Charleston sets their Vacation Bible School focus on Union Mission. Regardless of their annual theme, raising money and collecting donations for food are a huge part of their activity for
STORY OF HOPE: Feeding People is Still the Core of What We Do
In the fall of last year, the Governor’s office announced the Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund to help combat food insecurity in West Virginia. As a recent recipient of some of these funds, Union Mission is exploring ways to
PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES
There is so much going on at Union Mission.
Our nine different ministries & programs areas are always seeking ways to help more people in our state.
See what’s going on with our latest news.
Stories of Hope
UM Preschool Teaches and Trains
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
Story of Hope: More Than a Piece of Paper
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
Reaching Rural Communities
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
Story of Hope: Sometimes It’s Best Just to Listen
Overcoming the grip of addiction and the destructive behavior associated with it can be very difficult. The men and women in our addiction recovery put forth a conscious effort every day to walk away from that lifestyle. They have shared with us that some days are much harder than
Story of Hope: Day by Day with Community
How does an organization like Union Mission, who offers a comprehensive addiction recovery program, measure success? What are the marks of accomplishment or the marks of failure? If we were a for profit business that produced and sold widgets, then we could show sales reports and production costs, etc.
Story of Hope: When Shelter Offers a New Start
When Jonathan was released from South Central Regional Jail, he had nothing. No car, no house, no money and his family was hundreds of miles away. Fortunately, his brother travelled to Charleston to pick him up. He suggested finding a shelter to stay in until he could get things
A Word From Our CEO
Emergency Response Team Mobilizes to Help St. Albans Family
Two years ago, we launched the Bud Young emergency Response Team to help families in rural areas dealing with hardship. We have responded to flood events, power outages, and other storm damage situations. Sometimes,
Why are kids going hungry when there are programs available?
If you read this newsletter from front to back, then you have already encountered our cover story about East Bank Middle School. No doubt, this story has touched your heart and I hope you
How We Distribute Food During December
One of the long standing traditions of Union Mission has been our annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution we do the weekend before Thanksgiving. For decades, Union Mission has provided holiday food boxes for thousands of
