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“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new Creation; the old has passed away, the new has come . . . “ 1 Cor. 5:17

A little over a year ago, Jeff Hansen came to Olympia Union Gospel Mission as a volunteer. But he soon discovered those he came to help would be the key to his own life transformation. Jeff served in the military for ten years as a clinical psychologist; but when he left the military, he wanted to try something new, so he ventured into the world of real estate investment. “The world tells us that money and things are what’s important,” said Jeff, who wanted some of that worldly wealth, because in the military, he often struggled financially. He did well in real estate and thought his financial worries were over. “Then the market crashed and so did my sense of safety and security. I became depressed and lost my way. I know a depressed psychologist sounds strange, but that’s what I was.” Jeff didn’t know where to turn: then he remembered an old client from his psychologist days who mentioned he’d found help at Olympia Union Gospel Mission. The thought stayed with him and he wanted to see what he could do to help. He didn’t want to serve in a clinicial way: just get to know the clients and share his own story. “Helping others at the Mission be-came a part of my therapy and helped me over my depression.” Now Jeff comes to the Mission every Monday, and during his time here, he’s learned that his security

is not in what he owns. “Stuff can go away at any time, and where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” “At the Mission, I see a lot of pain. Seeing others’ pain has helped me understand my own. Everyone here has a story and there is always some-one out there who is worse off than you.” Jeff believes that Bible Studies led by Pastor Denny Bobbert have been good for him and brought him a lot of peace, while volunteering gives him a chance to share the gospel and his personal testimony. He is especially fond of a Mission guest who calls her-self Stormy. “Stormy lived on the wrong side of the tracks-she did everything wrong you can imagine-but then she found the Lord and it radically changed her life. She has no earthly possessions, no home, but is just grateful for every day. I’ve had many talks with her and I find her so encouraging.” “The staff and volunteers at the Mission really seem to care about the people they serve, and that’s what hurting people need most: to hear that they are loved and someone cares about them. Many were close to suicide until they came to the Mission. They just need to know they matter and to recieve a touch and a smile,” he said. If you would like to learn more about volunteering at OUGM, visit ougm.org.

OUGM Volunteer Finds Healing While Helping Others Heal

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Loren “Skip” Steffen-Executive Directorskipsteffen@comcast.net(360) 709-9725, ext. 101

Lori Vandervate-Office/Data Base Managerlori@ougm.org

(360) 709-9725, ext. 102

Tim Langan-Director of Facilities /Discipleshiptim@ougm.org

(360) 709-9725, ext. 103

Peggy Langan-Director of Men’s Recoverypeggy@ougm.org

(360) 709-9725, ext. 103

Marla Root-Director of Women’s Recoverymarla@ougm.org

(360) 754-9351

Krina Allison-Marketing & Communicationskrina@ougm.org

(360) 709-9725, ext. 118

Kathleen Blanchette-Development Officerkathleen@ougm.org

(360) 709-9725, ext. 116

Linda Barrett-Dental Clinic Managerougm@reachone.com

(360) 943-6400, ext. 100

Shelley Case -TCDAN Coordinator(360) 709-9725

shelley@ougm.org, ext. 117

Jerome Jaeger-Day Room Supervisorjerome@ougm.org

(360) 709-9725

Violet Hofman-Volunteers/Vision Clinic Managerviolet@ougm.org

(360) 709-9725, ext. 104

Denny Bobbert-Evening Supervisordenny@ougm.org

(360) 709-9725

Marissa Altimarino-CruzMedical Clinic Manager

medical@ougm.org(360) 357-6505

Dental Line(360) 943-6400

Medical Line(360) 357-6505

Contact Us

Loren Steffen

For the last six years, the Mission, and this publication, have benefited from the creative energy of Virginia Schnabel, Development Director. So it is with mixed emotions that I bid farewell to Virginia after many years of working together. I will miss the collaboration and her insight very much, but also accept her conclusion that it is time for her to take on new and yet undetermined professional challenges. Thanks “Virg”!! As the State continues to cut benefits, I can detect a noticeable difference in the level of need in the community for basic and health services. OUGM is serving more meals and I get a sense of more desperation among the low income population as tempers seem to flare more frequently. More clients with mental illness are coming to the Mission, creating an added burden on staff to both show compassion, and maintain order. More low income and uninsured adults are directed to the Mission, especially for dental care. There is now a three week wait time for new appointments in the Chronic Disease Medical Clinic. The number of medically compromised patients seeking help in the dental clinic is increasing. Patients whose surgeries and cancer treatments are delayed until dental infection and disease are resolved are also being referred in increasing numbers. It is evident from these facts that the poor and vulnerable need the Mission more than ever; and OUGM needs your financial support, prayers and volunteerism more than ever. Vulnerable members of our community are facing a battle that is both physical and spiritual, but God’s work through the Mission will prevail, if our supporters continue to stand with us. I want to conclude with an invitation for people who value the work of Rescue, and who have a desire to spread the word about the work God is doing in Thurston County, to join OUGM’s Board of Directors. Serving on the Board is the best way to help influence the direction the Mission takes in the future, and to show your support for the staff and volunteers who daily serve on the front lines. If you would like to learn more, please contact me at 709-9725. I’ll be waiting for your call.

Office Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hot Meals, M-F, 6 a.m., 12 noon, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday Brunch, 10 a.m. to Noon

Sunday, 8 a.m. and Noon, Freedom Church, 9 a.m.

Hot Showers, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Mission Phone (360) 709-9725

Mission Fax (360) 570-8848

Dental Line (360) 943-6400

Medical Line (360) 357-6505

Mission e-mail customerservice@ougm.org

Please send All DENTAL e-mails to ougm@reachone.com

Mission Hours

Upcoming Mission Events

Tours of the Mission are offered by appointment. Call 709-9725 to arrange a time.

Mission NeedsOUGM is seeking new members for its Board of Directors. If you are interested in becoming part of the leadership team for the Olympia Union Gospel Mission, please contact Skip at 709-9725 to discuss opportunities.

Donations of food items, especially #10 cans of fruit, vegetables, sauc-es, dairy, and meat are always need-ed and greatly appreciated.

The Mission is seeking housing for some of its graduates. To learn how you can help, please contact Peggy Langan at 360-709-9725.

The Health Resource Center waiting room is in need of a flat screen tv, about 45” in size, to help entertain children who are waiting for parents with appointments.

WINTER is On the way and OUGM is in need of coats, blankets and warm socks to hand out in the Life Transformation Center! Donations accepted M-F from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OUGM is looking for a special volunteer who can come to the Mission every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to help answer phones during our weekly staff meeting. If you are interested, please contact Violet Hofman at 360-709-9725.

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sOUGM Welcomes Dr. Lee Edwards!

OUGM Thanks Local Lion’s Clubs

for Their Support of No-fee Vision Care!

The following clubs help to pay for lenses and donate frames for clinic patients:

Olympia Host LionsOlympia Capital City Lions

Olympia West LionsTenino Lions

Tumwater Lions Lacey Sunrise Lions

Shelton Morning Star Lions

The following have donated eye glass cases for clients’ use:

Lacey Lamplighter LionsLion’s Eyeglass

Recycling Center

Just four years ago, Lee Edwards was assisting Dr. George Gunderson, DDS, as a pre-dental sudent during extraction clinics at OUGM’s No-fee Dental Clinic. But her goal was to become a dentist herself, so after finishing her pre-dental exams near the top of her class, Lee was accepted into dental school at the University of Washington, (UW). She moved to Seattle and took with her a year’s worth of clinic experience and training provided by Dr. Gunderson. In early 2011, Lee became Dr. Lee Edwards, DDS, when she graduated fifth in her dental class at UW’s School of Dentistry. Now Dr. Edwards works with Dr. Jack Cox, DDS, and Dr. Eugene Peeples, DDS, both of whom she met during her volunteer days at OUGM. OUGM’s Clinic Manager, Linda Barrett, great-ly missed Dr. Edwards while she was away, and when she learned she was back in town, contacted her and asked if she would come back, only this time, Dr. Edwards would be the dentist rather than the assistant. September was Dr. Edwards’ first month back at OUGM and she said she is glad to be here. “I feel like it’s important to give back to our community, and the Mission plays a huge role in being able to help people, so I thought it was important to be here,” she said. On her first day back, Dr. Edwards performed an exam and handled two fillings. “It feels good to be able to help those with serious issues and to give them direction. I like dentistry because you can have a real impact on people’s health, and you can teach them what’s going on with their teeth,” said Dr. Ed-wards, adding, “both of my parents are teach-ers and I see that as being a big part of my dentistry.” OUGM is happy Dr. Edwards is back as a volunteer and to know that the Mission played a small part in helping her reach her career goals.

Dr. Edwards

2011 Concert SponsorsUnderwriters, ($2,000+)Skip & Barb SteffenDr. Jerry GiddingsConstruct, Inc.Thuston-Mason CountiesDental SocietyContributing ($1,000-1,999)Tumwater AutomotiveBelmont Enterprises, Inc.Larry & Carol LaytonOlympia Federal SavingsHeritage BankProvidence St. Peter HospitalSponsors ($250-999)Black Hills ManagementFrost & Company, P.S.Harold D. Carr, P.S.CCI SolutionsState Farm Insurance, Pete MattichKen Valz, AttorneyWashington Dental Service FoundationConcert In-Kind DonorsStormans, Inc., Ken & Kevin StormansTumwater Valley Athletic ClubThurston County Television, TCTVDr. Mary Ann VetterWestwood Baptist Church

The Beat Goes On for OUGM Dental Clinic A heartfelt thanks goes out to all of OUGM’s volunteer dental professionals, not only for the hours they donate to the clinic, but also for their financial contri-butions and support of OUGM’s annual dental clinic benefit concert. This year’s concert took place Satur-day, October 22 at the Washington Cen-ter for the Performing Arts. About 700 people turned out to cheer on our dental performers, the Olympia Jazz Senators, swing dancers, vocalists from Saint Mar-tins University Concert Choir, Church of Living Water and the community, three professional vocalists, and dancers from Debbi’s Dance, Etc. Attendees shared an amazing evening of glorifying God, and had an opportu-nity to hear from several dental clinic patients who were blessed to receive services at the clinic. Concert proceeds benefit no-fee care for low income, un-insured individuals. If you missed out on this year’s concert, check out the pics at ougm.org.

Thank you Concert Sponsors!

Thank you Concert Performers!

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$10,000+Drs. Albert Goerig & Michael Behnen,

Northwest EndodonticsDr. Stephen B. Kern

$2,000 - $9,999

AnonymousDr. Steven AlexanderJohn & Patricia Davis

Michelle DowningMichael & Jenelle Goheen

Dr. Tinh HoDr. Eugene Peeples

Drs. Rowley, Ruder & Psaltis, Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry

$1,000 - $1,999

Waite & Patty DalrympleDr. John Deviny

Dean & Judith GregoriusDr. Mikael KautskyDr. Michael Medley

Teresa Perrine-Glen, RDHDan & Melissa Roy

The United Churches Dr. Michael Werner

$500 - $999

Dr. Rod AndersonDr. Rose Bailey

Patti BradyDr. Bruce Cooper,

Cooper Dental Arts CenterDr. Heather Cunnington

Dr. Donald EcholsDr. Charles FankhauserAlan & Becky Hortin,

Hortin Dental LabDr. James Hutchinson

Dr. Ingrid JanssenDr. Andrew Kapust

Drs. Terence Mah & Raj RohilaOlympia Endodontic Group, PLLC

$500 - $999 ContinuedMcDonald DentistryDr. Joseph Mulrean

Joella & Patrick PyattRotary Club of LaceyDrs. Russell & RussellTamara Schoen, RDH

Dr. James Wilder

$250 - $499Geoffrey Crooks

Good Shepherd Lutheran ChurchDr. Levi Green

Holy Name Society, Sacred Heart Parish

Dr. Kevin Moss, Moss OrthodonticsDr. Robert Perlot, Perlot Orthodontics

Dr. Donald SampsonDr. Attila Talaber

Audrey WhittingtonUnited Methodist Women

Dr. Mary Ann VetterDr. Matthew Wall

Grant Support

Norcliffe FoundationPuget Sound Energy Foundation

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound

United Way of Thurston County

Clinic In Kind Donations(Value $250 or more)

Hortin Dental LabRich DeGarmo, RPh

Medical Center PharmacyScott McCarty, RPh

Dr. Garry MyersPacific Dental ArtsDr. Eugene Peeples

Providence St. Peter HospitalZiemek Dental Lab

Dr. Thinh Ho

Major Clinic Donors 2011

In 2011, 2,600 no-fee dental appointments were provided through Olympia Union Gospel Mission’s No-fee Dental Clinic.This care was made possible through the generous financial dona-tions of individuals, foundations, concert and clinic sponsors, as well as the volunteer support of 75 local dental professionals. OUGM’s No-fee Health Resource Center is a one of a kind community collaboration and we are constantly amazed at how God continues to provide for Thurston County’s needy through the generosity of their friends and neighbors. In this season of giving thanks, we give thanks for each and every one of YOU!.

2011 Volunteer DentistsDr. Michael BaileyDr. Garrett BarkerDr. Timothy Dolby

Dr. Lee EdwardsDr. Heather EggenbergerDr. Charles Fankhauser

Dr. David FranckumDr. David Goerig

Dr. Levi GreenDr. Thinh Ho

Dr. Michael KelsonDr. Youngeun Kim

Dr. Reginald LankfordDr. Nathan LeiskeDr. Teresa Madden

Dr. William MarchantDr. Ron MikkelsonDr. Mike MortonDr. Garry Myers

Dr. Klara PalhegyiDr. Eugene Peeples

Dr. Steve Russell Dr. Stephen Russell Sr.

Dr. Stephen SmithDr. Harold “Duke” Watson

Dr. Kyle Winter

OUGM Hygienists Camille Keesler

Julie PatnodeTeresa Perrine-Glenn, RDH

Shawnna PrehmSusan RitterDenise Saller

Tamara Schoen, RDHTeri ShaferHanh Tran

OUGM Assistants Sonja Andringa

Amie CahillKaren DonnellyJennifer HatchAlyssa HoldenDeb MarchantJudy Munson

Michelle Spears

OUGM Office VolunteerVicki Alsalman

Collaborating OrganizationsMary Ellen Psaltis, Alliance of the

American Dental Association (AADA)CHOICE Regional Health Network

Thurston County Health DepartmentThurston-Mason Counties Dental SocietyWashington State Free Clinics Association

TCDAN Board Dr. Karl Hoffman, Chairman

Dr. John DevinyDr. Timothy Dolby

Dr. James HutchinsonDr. Mikael KautskyDr. Stephen KernDr. Steve Russell

Sherri McDonald, TCHDLoren Steffen, OUGM

TCDAN Volunteers

Dr. Karl Hoffman, CharimanDr. Suneet Bath

Dr. Michael BehnenDr. William Bode

Dr. Spenser CammackDr. Bruce CooperDr. Bart Coppin

Dr. Adam CramerDr. John DennehyDr. Donald EcholsDr. Albert GoerigDr. Robert HarrisDr. Irene HunterDr. Paul Isaacson

Dr. Rick JudeDr. Marlin Kay

Dr. Rodger LawtonDr. Joseph Moss

Dr. Joseph MulreanDr. Venn PetersonDr. Robert Stover

Dr. Monty TolmanDr. Mary Ann Vetter

Dr. Charles WeberDr. Michael WernerDr. Suzanne Winans

TCDAN HygienistsKatie Duncan

Pixie Needham

2011 Dental Volunteers

“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” Phil. 1:3

DonorMs. Elsie HigginsMikell FlotheRobert CampbellChad & Carol Sherrell

In Memory OfJeanne RenselJohn YoungMarian CampbellEdward Sprague

Thank You for Giving in Honor of Loved Ones!

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107.1

Non-Profit OrgU.S. Postage

PAIDOlympia, WA

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Part of the volunteer nurse crew at OUGM’s October Flu Shot Clinic had a chance to ham things up with Medical Clinic Manager Marissa Altimirano-Cruz.

Thank You to Our Generous Medical Professionals!

Joan CopelandPatti EderWendy CharronSusan KingreyDawn CutterKelly DavisMichelle HazenGina VinsonMelissa EdmisterPatricia SuttonSherry Chisholm

Benita AkinsKim Pederson

Steve EllisLisa Dallafheue

Lyne OlsonJosh Green

Amanda CraftShannon CurtisSharon Thomas

Cynthia Thomas

OUGM’s medical clinic recently benefitted from the generosity of medical volunteers when several doctors donated viles of flu vaccine and money to sponsor a free flu clinic at the Mission. Over 100 people received shots, and according to Medical Clinic Manager Marissa Altimirano-Cruz, 100 other people were turned away when the vaccine ran out. OUGM is thankful to all those who give so generously to serve their neighbors in need.

Participating Nurses

Supervising PhysiciansDr. Erin Kerschisnik

Dr. Mark Stern