Seattle's Union Gospel Mission

What Seattle's Union Gospel Mission does

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission (UGM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1932 in Seattle, Washington, that delivers a comprehensive four-stage model — Outreach, Shelter, Recovery, and Aftercare — to address homelessness and addiction in the greater Seattle area. Service delivery includes Search + Rescue street outreach (53,065 engagements in 2025), emergency shelter through the Men's Shelter at Pioneer Square and a 106-bed Women and Children's Shelter, faith-based residential recovery programs at Hope Place (women) and Riverton Place (men), and post-graduation Aftercare including job training and placement. In 2025 the organization provided 941,962 meals, 177,757 nights of safe shelter, 8,450 case management sessions, 2,192 hours of legal consultation, and supported 45,582 volunteer hours, reporting a 78% sobriety rate two years post-graduation from Recovery programs.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable giving, with no fees for service. Diversified streams include individual donations (one-time and Lifeline Partners recurring tiers from $20-$500/month), corporate partnerships (Three Tree Roofing, Amazon, Morgan Stanley for stock transfers), 900+ church partnerships, planned giving through the Peterson Heritage Society, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, stock and vehicle donations, and in-kind goods. Distribution is primarily direct via physical locations in Seattle, Renton, and Burien, supported by online giving, mail, phone, and partner-mediated channels (CARS, Dollar Days, Amazon Wishlists). Technology integration is limited to operational tools such as VolunteerHub, Double the Donation, and Wistia; there is no proprietary technology platform.

UGM is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Bill Aanenson, with Scott Chin serving as President since 2019 and leadership including Chief Development Officer Jason Dick, Vice Presidents of Program Ministries Scott Cleveland and Lisa Mauga, and Director of External Affairs Brian Chandler. The organization is ECFA-accredited and has been certified as a Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute for six consecutive years (2020-2025).

Name

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission

Legal name

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission

Website

https://ugm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1932 that delivers a four-stage Outreach, Shelter, Recovery, and Aftercare model to homeless and addicted men, women, and children in the greater Seattle area, funded entirely through individual, church, and corporate donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (624210), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Emergency shelter
• Addiction recovery
• Outreach programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. Monthly giving program (Lifeline Partners) provides consistent funding. One-time gifts also accepted online, by mail, or phone.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate donations, matching gift programs, employer matching, cause marketing, and wholesale purchasing partnerships with businesses.
3. Church Partnerships: Partnerships with churches for donations, volunteer mobilization, hosting donation drives, and starting homelessness ministries.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy and memorial gifts including wills, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts and life insurance, charitable gift annuities, and the Peterson Heritage Society legacy giving program.
5. Stock Donations: Acceptance of appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds as charitable contributions with full value tax deductibility and no capital gains obligation.
6. IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions: Direct IRA transfers for donors aged 70½ or older, up to $108,000 annually, counting toward required minimum distributions without income tax.
7. Goods Donations: Acceptance of clothing, food, hygiene items, vehicles, and other goods to support program operations and be distributed to those in need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive continuum of care for people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and poverty in the greater Seattle area. Core services include emergency shelter for men, women, and children, long-term addiction recovery programs, street outreach, aftercare, job training and placement, and community engagement.

Product overview

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission offers a comprehensive, integrated service model for addressing homelessness and addiction. Their Full Solution combines four interconnected program areas: (1) Outreach via Search + Rescue teams who proactively reach homeless individuals on the streets; (2) Shelter including a Men's Shelter in Pioneer Square (90 beds) and a 106-bed Women and Children's Shelter; (3) Recovery programs including Men's Recovery Program (Riverton Place) and Women's Recovery Program (Hope Place) offering faith-based, long-term residential care; and (4) Aftercare providing post-graduation support including job training, placement, and continuing education. Supporting programs include Bring-A-Meal (BAM) volunteer meal service, Vested Volunteers high-impact engagement, Engaging Homelessness Trainings for churches, Goods Donation, and multiple Ways to Give (online, monthly Lifeline Partners, stocks, IRAs, legacy gifts). The organization achieves a 78% recovery program success rate and serves nearly 942,000 meals annually across the Seattle metro area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Shelter - Pioneer Square
• Women and Children's Shelter
• Men's Recovery Program (Riverton Place)
• Women's Recovery Program (Hope Place)
• Search + Rescue Outreach
• Aftercare Program
• Job Training and Placement
• Engaging Homelessness Trainings

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% of Recovery Program graduates remain sober two years after graduation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)minorOthersNon-profit vehicle donation partner that arranges free pick-up of donated vehicles. Donors receive tax deductions while supporting the Mission's programs.
• Dollar DaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWholesale partner providing discounted items for wish list donations, allowing donor contributions to stretch further.
• Three Tree RoofingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner pledging to donate meals and resources for every roof installed, encouraging customers to also donate.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWish list hosting for Hope Place, Men's Shelter, Outreach/Search + Rescue, Riverton, and Post Graduation Support programs.
• Trinity West SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner supporting Renovo program helping graduates transition back to community. Values partnership as one of their most valuable.
• Rainier Valley ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner passionate about seeing people meet Jesus, have lives restored, and live with new hope, identity, and purpose.
• Faith Church, KentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing all-in partnership including supporting, resourcing, equipping, training, and mobilizing people for homelessness outreach.
• Best Christian Workplaces InstituteminorOthersCertifying organization that recognizes the Mission as a Best Christian Workplace annually since 2020.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National faith-based social services network with affiliated agencies in Washington providing shelter, recovery, and homelessness programming. Comparable faith-rooted mission but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• The Salvation Army (Greater Seattle): A broad national incumbent operating shelters, recovery programs, and social services across Seattle. Overlaps in homeless services and addiction recovery but is a far larger, multi-program organization.

Direct peers

• Union Rescue Mission (Los Angeles): The largest Union Rescue Mission in the U.S., operating emergency shelter, recovery, and outreach services in Skid Row, Los Angeles. Closely comparable operating model at significantly larger scale.
• San Diego Rescue Mission: A faith-based nonprofit in San Diego providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, meals, and outreach for people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable services and Christ-centered recovery model.
• Union Gospel Mission (Portland): A sibling Union Gospel Mission operating in Portland, OR with the same faith-based, integrated outreach-shelter-recovery model. Most directly comparable peer given shared brand origin and service architecture.

Regional players

• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: A major Western Washington social services provider offering housing, food, and recovery services including for homeless populations. Comparable scale and footprint in the same regional donor market.
• Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness: A Seattle-King County advocacy and services coalition focused on homelessness policy and direct support. Comparable regional mission around homelessness, focused more on advocacy than shelter operations.
• Compass Housing Alliance: Seattle-based nonprofit operating shelters, housing, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Directly competes for the same donor pool and clients in the Greater Seattle market.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity (Seattle / King County): A Seattle-area nonprofit addressing housing insecurity through affordable homebuilding. Adjacent mission in the housing-insecurity space, more focused on long-term homeownership than emergency shelter.

Emerging players

• Lifelong AIDS Alliance (Seattle): A Seattle nonprofit providing housing, food, and health services to people experiencing homelessness and chronic illness. Overlaps in case management, food programs, and shelter-adjacent services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SeattlesUGM
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SeattlesUGM
• Facebookfacebook.com/SeattlesUGM
• Instagraminstagram.com/seattlesugm

Compliance2 records

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