Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission Eases the Stress of Life on the Streets

 


As the owner and founder of the multi-faceted Milestone Companies and its subsidiary, Milestone Investment Properties, LLC, Ronald "Ron" Newman directs the work of development, design, construction, and management of multifamily housing complexes. As a dedicated member of the congregation at Edgewood Bible Church in Puyallup, Washington, moreover, he supports a variety of Christian causes. Ronald Newman’s charitable portfolio includes Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, which works to provide emergency and recovery services to people experiencing homelessness.

The mission concentrates on serving in five key areas: fighting the effects of poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, and hunger, and working on behalf of at-risk young adults. Its team also hopes to demonstrate how the gospel of Jesus Christ can transform and strengthen the lives of people of every background.

Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission’s leadership understands that this type of social support work is a sacred public trust. The organization strives to bring a passionate sense of innovation to solving the problems that most beset its urban community.

Through activities such as art gallery shows featuring the work of men and women struggling with homelessness, the mission aims to honor the humanity of those it serves while raising much-needed funds and awareness.

Washington Takes 11th Spot among Top Boating States

Ronald Newman is the proprietor and operations manager of Milestone Investment Properties, LLC, one of the leading property management agencies in Puyallup, Washington. Outside of work, Ronald Newman enjoys spending time outdoors. Ron Newman’s hobbies include boating, a popular pastime on the Washington coast.

According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), Washington State comes in 11th on the list of top boating states in the country. The organization ranks the states based on the sales of new outboard engines, trailers, powerboats, and aftermarket accessories. The 2015 sales in Washington State went up to $503 million, which included the sale of 958,000 pre-owned boats.

The NMMA’s data also showed 226,662 boats registered in Washington in 2014. Most of the powerboats in the market are made in the United States, and the boating business supports 650,000 direct and indirect American jobs, as well as up to 35,000 businesses.