Local Organization – Page 12 – Civic Engagement Clearinghouse

Union Gospel Misson

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

UGM is determined to restore the God-given dignity of people by sharing and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ, providing without discrimination:
• Meals, shelter, outreach and chaplaincy services that relieve suffering and renew hope.
• Life recovery programs that offer freedom from addictive lifestyles.
• Education and job preparation that equip for successful living.
• Affordable housing that fosters community and personal contribution.
• Preventative programs that build healthy families.

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

This organization preserves and protects the Turnbull wildlife and habitat near Cheney Washington, while also providing education through its many partner programs. This organization is all about conserving and preserving Turnbull, and they do this with their many different types of management (e.g. Habitat, Fire, and Elk management). Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has many different volunteering opportunities for people to help with. These opportunities include assisting with wildlife research, environment education, administration, maintenance, habitat restoration, and trail maintenance.

Toys for Tots

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas.
This program collects and distributes new unrawpped toys by local donations, those purchased by the foundation, and those donated by corporations. The foundation aims to unite members of local communities in a common cause to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas.

The Gathering House

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

The Gathering House is an Evangelical Covenant Church committed to using its resources of space, time, and assets to create an environment where lives can be changed under the purposes and leadership of Jesus Christ. Worship occurs every Sunday and the other 6 days is transformed into a café serving the local community with coffee from local roasters, a salad bar, hot soups, and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches by day. This café is a jobs-training location, hiring individuals out of prison where they gain life skills and work skills with ambitions to move on to greener pastures. The evenings provide community space and a stage for open mic nights, meetings, and other presentations or performances.

The City of Cheney

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

This organization is a huge staple to life in Cheney, Washington and their purpose is to meet the needs of the community as best as they can whether that be with utilities in the home or giving the city alerts to emergencies in the area. The City of Cheney as an organization is there to be the glue that holds everything together covering many different departments from parks and recreation all the way up to the mayor. This large organization aims to keep citizens informed about what is going on in their community and help keep Cheney a place where people want to live.

The City Gate

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

City Gate’s mission statement is “To Reclaim, Rebuild, and Restore, Lost and Broken Lives.“ They are a Christian organization that strives to support people in many ways through the use of a food bank, clothing bank, free meals throughout the week, and through providing low-cost studio apartments to people trying to get back on their feet. They average serving 60,000 people every 6 months.