Hot Meals:  Mon-Fri 6am, Noon, 5:30pm   Sat Brunch 10am to Noon   Sun 8 & Noon
Hot Showers:  Daily 1 to 3:30pm
Church Service:  Sunday, 9am after the 8am meal
 

Here are three things every human being needs to survive: shelter, safety and love.  That’s why the Olympia Union Gospel Mission offers the Life Recovery Center (LRC). The LRC is open daily and provides free meals and daytime shelter, but more importantly, the LRC is a place where hurting people can find the unconditional love and support they need to make positive life changes. At the LRC, they will also find counseling, 12-step addiction recovery groups and information about the Mission’s other support services.
The Mission accepts the following donations:  coats, blankets, sleeping bags, gym socks, tents, personal size hygiene supplies (toothpaste, tooth brushes, razors, deodorant, etc.), and clothing.  Donations are accepted Monday - Friday between the hours of 1-4 p.m.

The Health Resource Center and Hygiene Center opened April 26th. A space that was once a vacant warehouse is now offices, a hygiene center, and a medical and vision clinic.

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Chronic disease care and  management is the focus of the medical portion of the Mission's Health Resource Center. Care includes: COPD, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and asthma related issues.

For those living in poverty, high costs can make even the most basic dental care out of reach. That’s why in 2004, the OUGM opened the Community Dental Clinic, a modern two-chair clinic housed on site. At the clinic, a dedicated team of dental professionals volunteer their time to provide emergency dental care to uninsured impoverished adults residing in Thurston County. In a single year, the clinic serves 2,000 patients, which makes the Community Dental Clinic a vital link in the Thurston County dental health care system. Please see the latest newsletter for updates, statistics and needs: News

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The Vision Clinic opened in April 2008 to serve those people who cannot afford eye care. Currently, the clinic operates one day a week, seeing five to six patients a week, but will expand as the need and resources allow. The goal of our new clinic is to restore hope and help rebuild the lives of those whose poor vision is a stumbling block to employment, driving, or other life tasks most of us take for granted. Please see the latest newsletter for updates, statistics and needs: News

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The number one goal of the men's recovery program is to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Through the Life Recovery Program it is our intent to re-store men to healthy self-sufficiency that results in their becoming a Godly member of society and an asset in today's job market.  A safe living and learning environment, the men focus on assets in leadership, punctuality, following instructions, value in accomplishment and accountability.  Training in various life and job skills is also provided such as managing finances, computer operations and various trade skills.

Peggy Langan is Director of Men's Recovery

Women's recovery client, Naomi Meyier, receives flowers and a program completion certificate from Women's Program Director, Marla Root.

Today in the United States, women with children comprise the fastest growing homeless population. Through The Genesis Acres Recovery Program, single women and single women with children find a safe place to live and care for their children while recovering from addictions, abuse, divorce or other emotional traumas. Through this recovery program, they find a renewed sense of self-worth and the strength they need to move forward with their lives. Please see the latest newsletter for updates and needs: News

For women suffering from the affects of domestic violence, the Mission offers Abigails as an online resource. Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, intimidating, or violent behavior used to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner or household member. It happens through a variety of means, such as emotional, sexual, religious, or physical abuse. Specific physical examples include slapping, shoving, hitting, choking, physically restraining, throwing things, and sexual assault. In some cases, no physical assault or battering is involved. Crushing verbal attacks, cruelty, bewildering "mind games" and humiliation are often enough to intimidate and control. Learn more at Abigails.org.

As an outgrowth of the recovery program, The Men's Work Program was adopted as an opportunity for the men to learn and work in a God centered work environment.  They begin to apply solid Christian ethical work standards, while learning as a team to accomplish a common goal.  The following services are offered:  Yard maintenance, general home repairs, interior and exterior painting, general carpentry, power washing, moving, interior work, house cleaning, and snow removal. 

The program is a way to serve the community.  To help the Men's Work Program be successful in building men's lives, we ask for $10 per hour per person or a donation is gladly accepted from the elderly or those with financial or serious health issues that need work done around their home.

Call the Mission for more information at 360.709.9725.

The Mission also operates the Jeremiah House for men. Men in this recovery program learn valuable life and work skills while recovering from addictions or other life controlling issues.