Donated computers to help men study, find work

God in His providence has opened the door for a joint-venture between the Union Gospel Mission and Tennessee Temple University; to provide an opportunity for our men to work towards their college degrees while participating in the programs offered by the mission. Tennessee Temple University has donated seven computers which our men will also be able to use to seek employment, contact with the outside world and find other opportunities. The computers were installed in a room off the dining area in the basement of our main building. “The computers are for the distance ed classes at Tennessee Temple,” said James Lawrence, 35, night manager who has been in and out of UGM for the past five years. The computers will “further the guys’ education, give them skills and better equip them to be out in the real world, getting a good job so they can support themselves and getting themselves out of the situation they are in.”  Tennessee Temple is a Christian university and “there is that spiritual aspect that is needed,” James said. Online classes began in mid-May.

STUDY AIDS Two residents look over new PCs.