yakima union gospel mission

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As the case heads back to Washington courts, both the mission and state officials will prepare for what promises to be a pivotal legal battle.

This case grew out of a 2017 lawsuit filed by a Christian bisexual man.

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Yakima Police have agreed to increase their priority for responding to complaints in the downtown core and North 1st Street about what are called civility crimes.

Yakima Mission Director says he's against Narcan vending machines.

Johnson says your help today "will make it possible to provide the meals they need - plus counseling, classes, job training and Christ-centered care to transform their lives."

Executive Director Mike Johnson says For more than 50 years they've required people to hear a Christian message before receiving food or shelter. But he says he's decided to remove that mandate.

Mike Johnson says the focus will be on reaching out and helping the homeless, both individuals and families.

The Executive Director of the Yakima Union Gospel Mission Mike Johnson says they'll clean North First between I Street and the Highway 12 Interchange.