NEWS
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Overnight Welcome Centre 2022/2023
One week today we open our Overnight Welcome Centre. Read about our arrangements for accommodating each of our guests.
Big Ibrox Sleepout 2022
Last weekend, hundreds of fans braved the elements as they camped out overnight to help raise money for Glasgow City Mission. A huge thanks to all of the fans who took part, their sponsors, and once again the Rangers Charity Foundation for hosting the event.
Overnight Welcome Centre 2022/23
Glasgow City Mission is committed to tackling rough sleeping. Building on the experience and expertise of running a winter project for the last 12 years it is again our aim to make sure no one needs to sleep outside this winter.
Big Arran Challenge 2022
Read about our great day out on Arran raising funds for those affected by homelessness and poverty in Glasgow.
Church Open Morning
We will be holding a special open morning for all churches on Saturday 1 October.
Glesga Roasters Deliver Workshop to GCM Guests
Glesga Roasters visited yesterday and shared their knowledge around the art of coffee roasting. They gave a demonstration, and offered our guests the chance to taste different coffees from all over the world.
Big Arran Challenge Looms Closer!
Today the sun is shining and we have the prospect of nearly a week of blue skies and hot temperatures. This is both unusual for Glasgow, and very welcome. However, our thoughts at Glasgow City Mission [...]
Urban Guest to sing with Scottish Opera
We are very excited over at Urban. One of our guests, Sekou, is part of a community choir that is performing with Scottish Opera over the next two weeks.
Elder Park Consultation
On Sunday 24 July, staff from Glasgow City Mission attended the 'Communi-T in the Park' event hosted by local organisation Friends of Elder Park. We were keen to engage with local residents about our proposed plans to transform a currently run-down and overgrown section of the park, into a safe and family-friendly environment that would benefit the local community and have a big focus on outdoor learning for the children attending our Child and Family Centre.
BBQ in the Park
Our Child and Family Centre Holiday Club finished on Friday and was marked with a barbecue in our new garden in the north-west corner of Elder Park.
Jobs for our Boys
We're delighted to share about some recent success with some of our guests, interns and volunteers who have received jobs following their time spent at Glasgow City Mission. Read the article to find out how we've been working with these individuals to prepare them for moving into employment, and what this means for these men as they continue to leave behind their past lives.
Holiday Club in Elder Park
Our family holiday club is in full swing at Elder Park in Govan this week. Read the article to find out a little bit more about what we're up to, and to see photos of some of the activities.
GCM Attends Citygate Network Conference
Our chief executive, Charles Maasz, was invited to speak at the Citygate Network Conference in San Antonio, Texas. This gathering was for 1,100 delegates across the USA who work in rescue and city missions with similar [...]
Newton Mearns Baptist Fundraiser Concert
We have two very different concerts taking place on 26 June for the benefit of Glasgow City Mission. This one at Newton Mearns Baptist Church includes performances by five very talented musicians. The event is free [...]
St Bride’s Church Fundraiser: Bach Cantata
We have two very different concerts taking place on 26 June for the benefit of Glasgow City Mission. This one at St Bride’s Church, Hyndland, is a Bach Cantata. The event is free to attend but [...]