For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Dodds
November 25, 2024 Cell: 971-275-2334
Union Gospel Mission Planning to Serve 450 Meals Thanksgiving Day
Portland, Ore., - Union Gospel Mission’s Thanksgiving Day meal for those experiencing homelessness or anyone who needs a place to spend the holiday will take place on Thursday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m. at 15 NW Third Avenue.
The meal includes traditional favorites like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, tropical fruit salad, cranberry sauce, a dinner roll with butter and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Guests will have the option to dine in or take their meal to-go. They will also receive a snack sack for later in the day.
UGM began their Thanksgiving celebrations November 14th at their winter overnight shelter in SE Portland. They are serving Thanksgiving meals all week on the mobile Search + Rescue outreach in addition to the Thanksgiving Day meal at the downtown location.
They cooked about 100 turkeys in total and about 300 pounds each of mashed potatoes and stuffing, 50 gallons of turkey gravy and all the fixings.
“We’re so thankful to be able to continue to provide special holiday meals to everyone who comes through our doors. It is a joy to share what God provides with the community,” says Matt Stein Executive Director
If you would like to help the Mission provide meals to those in need visit www.ugmportland.org/donate, call 503-274-4483 or mail a check to 3 NW Third Avenue Portland, OR 97209.
About Union Gospel Mission: Union Gospel Mission has been serving Portland since 1927. Union Gospel Mission provides meals and care for those experiencing homelessness and is home to LifeChange – a long-term residential recovery program for men, women and children. Contact Union Gospel Mission at 503-274-4483, ugmportland.org or on social media @ugmpdx
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For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Dodds
November 7, 2024 971-275-2334
Union Gospel Mission Winter Clothing Drive at Chick-fil-A Tanasbourne
Portland, Ore., - On Saturday, November 9th between 10am-12pm Union Gospel Mission in partnership with 99.5 The WOLF, will be at Chick-fil-A in Tanasbourne collecting winter clothing to help our low-income neighbors and those experiencing homelessness.
Bring your donations to Chick-fil-A Tanasbourne at NE Town Center Drive off 185th. The first 30 people will receive a gift card for an Original Chicken Sandwich.
With temperatures dropping and the weather getting more severe, warm dry clothing can make the difference between life and death for someone living on the streets.
Items needed:
• new or gently used coats
• warm winter clothes
• gloves
• new socks and underwear
• blankets and sleeping bags
If you would like to learn more about Union Gospel Mission visit www.ugmportland.org.
About Union Gospel Mission: Union Gospel Mission has served Portland since 1927. Union Gospel Mission provides meals and care for those experiencing homelessness and is home to LifeChange – a long-term residential recovery program for men, women and children. Contact Union Gospel Mission at 503-274-4483, ugmportland.org or on social media @ugmpdx
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