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
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
The Prodigal Son
In 1993, with a wife, three children and a heart for the Lord, Steve Graham accepted a job with the Union Mission as head of maintenance. It wasn’t just Steve who took on this ministry full steam ahead however, he brought along his side-kicks Dusty, Daniel and Jessica who started helping
Sweet Hearts
Happy Valentine’s Day! The topic of love comes to the fore in the month of February, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th. Most of us enjoy hearing a good love story, and it’s exciting when God brings two people together. This past year, the mission has been blessed to
We Feed People
Can you imagine going days without eating? What if you could not afford medicine and groceries? Which would you choose? These are real dilemmas that many face every day. It is hard to imagine as most of us get cranky if we miss more than one meal. Carol Hilleary, the
Rock Bottom
Hi, my name is Meresa. After my daddy died, I sank into deep and very dark depression. The pain was almost unbearable. I started smoking pot, drinking any chance I could get and taking my daddy’s leftover Seroquel. I jumped into a serious relationship with someone that was clearly not the best choice for me. I resented everyone.
It’s amazing how God works.
Jim and Marie* had originally planned to sell their car which no longer had much value to them. God, however, had a different plan and worked through a friend who told another friend who told them about families who had lost their vehicles in the recent floods. Realizing that their car could make a big difference to a family,
A Word From Our CEO
LOSING A PILLAR of Union Mission
Have you ever heard the name of an organization and automatically a person’s face pops into your head? That person comes to mind because they are so integral to the organization they become the
Union Mission’s Sustainable Agriculture Program Update
Several years ago, we launched our Sustainable Agriculture Program with the intent of feeding our clients cleaner, healthier food and reducing some of our dependence on purchased food. Over those several years, we tested
Caring for Staff During a Crisis
The year 2020 will forever be marked as the year of the great pandemic. We have all witnessed the immediate effects of this global crisis on our communities and businesses but longer term ramifications remain
