Thursday, April 16, 2009

Homelessness on the rise in Portland

According to a new report homelessness in Portland has risen 13% since 2007. According to our Mission Managers, LifeChange residents who serve the homeless, there have been many new homeless faces in the past few months. Many are new to the streets and looking for help.

Follow this link http://www.kgw.com/video/?z=y&nvid=352168&shu to see a story about the rise in homelessness. Featured in the story is a loyal Union Gospel Mission volunteer, Princess. She is homeless and unemployed, looking for work.

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