History

Restoring Hope to our Community Since 1932

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is a private faith-based organization that helps the community reach out with compassion to those who have lost hope. And as a community, we empower one another to build, lead and give back.

The Mission has taken a collaborative, partnership approach from the start. The Mission was born of necessity during the Great Depression when hundreds of people were going hungry and homeless in Seattle. Local business leaders and churches came together to change all that.

Seventy-six years later, we're still a change agent. Our expertise, trustworthiness and faithful commitment to service have brought us national recognition.

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is a member of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions.

LEARN MORE

• View the Mission's timeline
• Take a Virtual Tour of the Men's Shelter