Union Gospel Mission

Forum this week to spotlight regional approach to homelessness

By Jodi Schwan | January 22, 2025

“The reality is our homelessness population has grown at a greater rate than our overall population in recent years.” A first-time event this week aims to show how the region is responding.

From shelter resident to staff member, Union Gospel Mission client services director shares inspiring story

By Jill Callison | December 23, 2024

As we look to the new year, her story is a reminder that new beginnings always are possible.

Thrift store back open after burst pipes

By Jodi Schwan | February 21, 2023

Union Gospel Mission’s downtown thrift store is back open and in need of some employees after burst pipes forced it to close two months ago.

After devastating burst pipe, Union Gospel Mission looks for help cleaning up, covering damage

By Jill Callison | December 28, 2022

They’ve been working around the clock since a pipe burst late Monday, but the Union Gospel Mission still needs a lot more help.

Where to donate extra produce from your backyard or community garden

By Makenzie Huber | August 8, 2022

“If you grow it, somebody can eat it.” Here’s how to connect your excess produce with those who will savor it.

Union Gospel Mission to host block party for downtown neighbors

By Molly Wetsch | May 25, 2022

Bringing people together: The Union Gospel Mission is hosting a block party for all.

As syphilis cases skyrocket, free testing event is scheduled

By Jodi Schwan | May 16, 2022

South Dakota is experiencing a spike in cases of syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections, and is increasing testing outreach because of it.

Got produce? You can help feed the homeless

By Pigeon605 Staff | October 11, 2021

The Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls is hoping farmers and gardeners will donate leftover produce this harvest season to help feed the homeless. “Getting fresh produce to the hungry and homeless is critically important. […]

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