Credibility and Financial Accountability Statement

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

"We should all be able to visualize the plight of the homeless and empathize, not merely sympathize, with them.  Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is a great and strong support for providing possibilities to people who are frequently not just homeless, but hopeless." -Kathleen Fearn-Banks, University of Washington Professor

Your Privacy
We will never sell, rent or divulge any of your personal information to another organization or individual, except as required by law. 

Stewardship of your Gifts
We make every effort to keep our operating costs low, so as to maximize your gifts. Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and adheres to the highest standards of Christian stewardship and ethical financial practices. We also subscribe to the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Standards for Charity Accountability.

Providing Accurate and Honest Information
In all our communications, we strive to present the needs of those we serve with accuracy and honesty.  And in the unlikely event that gifts received are greater than a specific need, we will use those funds for programs that have the greatest need.

Prompt Receipting
We will promptly receipt all donations and personally acknowledge your stewardship.

Financial Statements
Our independently audited financial statement is available online.  Other financial documents are available upon request. 

In the last year, thanks to your support, Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission has:

• Served over 422,000 meals.
  
  
• Provided more than 127,000 nights of safe shelter.
   
• Given 1,149 dental treatments.
   
• Distributed 82,961 pieces of clothing, blankets and household items to struggling families and individuals.
   
• Graduated 90 individuals who are now productive and living on their own.
   
• And much, much more!
  

Operating Expenses