Union Gospel Mission Association Of St Paul

Food servicessee schedule o for program service accomplishmentsfood servicesat ugmtc, hope begins with a meal. For the many people who lack food security each day, ugmtc provides meals, no questions asked. In fy2024, more than 240,000 nutritious meals were provided to individuals facing hunger or homelessness. The kitchen at ugmtc serves three meals a day, 365 days a year. The men's campus dining hall served approximately 18,000 on-site meals monthly. In addition, 2,400 meals were served monthly as part of the women's and children's program.during the week of thanksgiving, over 11,500 complete take-home meals, including a frozen turkey, were given to families in need. Volunteers delivered 2,038 meals to local senior and low-income housing complexes (hi-rises) for thanksgiving and christmas. Overall, more than 1,150 meals were served on-site for special thanksgiving, christmas and easter holiday dining events.

Women and children's programssee schedule o for program service accomplishmentswomen and children's programsthe naomi family program provides transitional shelter and housing for single women and mothers with children in crisis who are escaping abuse, the effects of addiction, poverty and/or homelessness. An integrated team of therapists, counselors, case managers and chaplains help women and children progress in healing from trauma, address chemical dependency, grow in their faith, and gain the tools needed for self-sufficiency and stable housing. Wraparound support includes care that focuses on mental and emotional health, spiritual growth, chemical dependence recovery, education, life-skills training, financial-skills development and job readiness. In fy2024, 200 women and children found a safe place to rebuild their lives in the naomi family program. This amounted to 14,965 nights of safe shelter.ugmtc's licensed and accredited child development center (cdc) provides childcare and early childhood education to children aged six weeks up to kindergarten. In fy2024, 34 children developed skills to be ready for kindergarten while learning about god's love through a caring and supportive environment. The cdc fosters curiosity, creativity, independence and self-esteem using a developmentally appropriate curriculum that enhances spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth in young children. Originally developed to care for the children of mothers participating in the naomi family program, today the cdc also serves families from the greater saint paul area, including children of the graduates of the naomi family program. The cdc continues to hold the nationally recognized naeyc accreditation and the highest possible 4-star parent aware rating.

Adult education and training adult education and training provides a personalized approach to education and job-skills training. To address gaps in education and equip individuals for the future, the adult education program offers life-skills training, financial literacy courses, support for obtaining a ged, and help enrolling and attending post-secondary classes and/or certifications. This opportunity takes men and women from where they are to where they want to go, building on their education and life experience to guide them into a self-sustaining future. Career services offers job-search strategies, a variety of workshops throughout the year to enhance personal and professional development, assistance with rsum building, and the opportunity to participate in mock interviews.in fy2024, 102 men and women participated in the adult education and training program. Career services provided one-on-one coaching to 153 individuals in fy2024, assisting them in achieving their long-term educational and employment goals. An employment resource center located on the men's campus provided internet and computer access to allow men in emergency shelter to find employment. This included 750 engagements with staff in total. Mental health care ugmtc's on-site mental health clinic provides free, comprehensive mental health care for men, women and children staying at ugmtc. Recognizing that people seeking emergency shelter are among those with the most acute need for these vital services, the clinic helps overcome barriers to mental health care by providing on-site professional therapists, free appointments, and shorter wait times than other options. This year, 316 guests and residents participated in individual and group therapy, totaling 5,803 clinic engagements. Additionally, therapists from the mental health clinic provide real-time support for guests and residents experiencing acute mental health episodes.community involvement ugmtc has a rich history of community involvement through its volunteer program, faithful donors, community partnerships and awareness campaigns. In fy2024, 6,389 volunteers contributed 19,878 hours of service through serving meals, mentorship, leading bible studies and chapel services, tutoring, facility enhancement projects, and more. Approximately 81,036 pounds of clothing and goods and 24,436 pounds of food were donated to ugmtc in fy2024. Dozens of partnerships with churches, community organizations, schools, businesses, nonprofits, families and individuals contribute to the success of the programs and services at ugmtc. As the organization gains awareness through media outlets, public campaigns, social media, web presence, networking, outreach, fundraising initiatives and events, the community has become increasingly aware of the needs of men, women and children experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction in the twin cities.