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.
Story of Hope: Preschool joins families and faith community
The Union Mission is located in a valley in Charleston’s Kanawha City area. Our thrift store, administration, addiction recovery, warehouse, and preschool facilities have been here since the 1950s when locals fondly referred to the area as Mission Hollow. Today,
Fresh Eggs for Recovery?
Thanks to a recent grant awarded to Union Mission from the Pallottine Foundation, Union Mission has a renewed effort to establish our agriculture program. The funds provided by the grant will allow us to purchase most of the infrastructure we need to test 3 specific areas:
Salvation Story from the Halls of UMM
I often use this space to keep you up-to-date on Union Mission business that has made a mark on me; perhaps a new employee, upcoming event, or department success. As donors, I want each of you to understand that we
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
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
Story of Hope: Lincoln County
With the launching of the Bud Young Emergency Response Team earlier this year, we have had conversations with community leaders all around central West Virginia. These conversations have revealed a variety of needs specific to those communities. Earlier this summer, a conversation with some representatives with the Lincoln County
Story of Hope: Shelbe
When trying to understand what leads someone down the path of addiction, usually the situation of the home life is a key factor. The clients in our addiction recovery programs have unique stories to tell but an all too common thread is the condition of their home life when
A Word From Our CEO
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
The Good News and the Bad News of Facilities Maintenance
At the beginning of September, we asked our donors to help us with an emergency concerning the HVAC systems on our administration building which also houses our Men’s Addiction Recovery program. This building, like
