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Around Town: Christmas Presence, Aunt Leah’s, Huron Carol, Jingle Jangle Bells

by Flyn Ritchie • December 10, 2020 • 0 Comments

The number of Christmas concerts is way down this year, but several intrepid troupes are bucking the trend. Christmas Presence at Home Ron Reed, founder and now artistic director emeritus, of Pacific Theatre will host an event which has a…

Overcoming hidden barriers: four stories of hope from UGM

by Union Gospel Mission • January 29, 2020 • 1 Comment

Unaddressed, hidden barriers can silently trap someone in poverty, homelessness or addiction. But every day, Union Gospel Mission (UGM) support offers people resources to triumph over these complex challenges, moving them towards transformation. Following are four of those stories, re-posted…