Union Gospel Mission Sacramento - Sacramento, California

nesha R.

The people that volunteer there are Great but the old lady I think her name is Francis was very rude, condescending, gave me and others wrong information and threatened to take food basket away. Not a godly thing to do. I don't think Jesus would do that to people. Shame on Francis!

C. C.

my son has a mental health disability, he ended up homeless after a medical facility he was in released him to them(mission) because they didn’t wanna find him an actual program he desperately needed to support his disability care (He has amazing medical insurance), all of a sudden out of the blue this mission turned him out on the street over a misunderstanding with another guy, he has no resources & no money & no way to get his meds or food and now can no longer get to therapy(where he was getting his meds too) because they were picking him up and transporting him to and from therapy from the mission. Nice way to help people, turn them on the street with a disability & no resources to survive & all the sudden with no notice. Great “Outreach” Now he’s sleeping on a train platform where its not safe or warm! If I wasn’t homeless he’d be with me, he depended on them for his survival. If they really cared about people? Its not how they’d treat people with less then them.

Brother D.

Without a doubt Sacramento is better off having this organization assist with it's overwhelming homeless problem, but much is left to be desired in the manner in which this organization provides its services to the most vulnerable segment, and the segment most desperately in need of compassionate help, in the Sacramento community. In contrast, Loaves and Fishes is a mostly Catholic organized, funded and operated homeless community outreach organization.

The difference between the two organizations could not be more stark. L&F volunteers and staff are so much more obviously compassionate with a true desire to make a difference in the lives of these broken people, many of whom are not functional due to mental illness and unable to help themselves. A truly heartbreaking condition to see society turn their backs on.

If only society took a moment to consider the fact that many of these people whom they look down upon and try to ignore the plight of, already had to survive traumatic childhoods, mental, emotional and physical abuse and rejection. Many grew up in the foster care system with no family support and having to live without emotional support and nurturing, not to mention the ever present sense of rejection and low self-esteem their circumstances resulted in.

As a follower of Jesus Christ, not affiliated with L&F but an independent ministry provider to the homeless, I point to the Salvation Army, Volunteers of America and L&F as legitimate homeless ministry alternative providers. As a Christian, I am personally embarrassed at the way UGMS, who holds itself out as a "Gospel" organization, runs and provides its services to the homeless. They certainly do not represent this protestant, non-denominational follower of Jesus Christ.

Karen T.

'21/7 1st time visitor/review:
-- Very clean campus offering a full compliment of amenities to those less fortunate--gospel services (chapel), meals (large cafeteria style), clothing (clothes closet), toiletries, showers, hair cuts, weights area, mens live-in recovery.
-- Super kind, understanding staff.
-- A worthy organization.

Woody M.

I was discriminated against, and asked to leave the shelter before I can even prove my innocence, and these so called christians purposely found away to make me a criminal just like Jesus was treated. I have a permanent disability they denied me shelter, will be contacting attorney. Other Than that services were ok. Sadly after this experience I don't wanna be a Christian anymore, because these staff lack the love of GOD. It's all for a show just to say they did it because they love the lord. Oh the showers are not private it's just like prison your exposed. It's clean, food is decent, and there are some ok folks here in the program.

Allen M. G.

in order for me to stay they said i had to shower. I said okay. I went to the shower and it was public. With naked men everywhere in the open shower and naked men outside the shower. I should have to be subjected to shower with other men to sleep in this shelter. I hate the fact that this is the go to place for homeless people. Should have to see other men's junk to get a bed. Uncomfortable, unpleasing, and I am not homophobic but this is not okay.

True B. S.

this place, it's staff,and program men are doing their best. the LORD continues to bless this mission and the work they do. how do I know? because I'm one of those men who "chose" to do drugs/alcohol BUT am doing the 12steps this program offers. call me an inside reporter...

brett E.

Stranded at the greyhound station, I had no money, no help, and no hope. I was hungry and tired, and didn't have any idea as to where to go for food or shelter... union gospel mission is the place to go if you need a friend, a meal, or a place to stay. The only problem(s) with Sacramento is there are not enough restrooms... and the only major problem with U.G.H is no packages to the mail center here.... come on guys.. you can do better than that!!!