Thrift Store Thursday: Ladies clothing bargains!

Is the hot weather stretching the limits of your summer wardrobe? Ladies- you can get some great deals on shorts, sundresses and blouses at Union Gospel Mission's Thrift Store.


Cool sundresses...

Lightweight sleeveless blouses...

Sporty shorts...All at great prices!!

Visit the store to spruce up your summer wardrobe! 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard across from the Tigard Cinemas, and you can call the store at 503-639-6488.

Thirft Store Manager Alvin Taylor will be reviewing entries for the lucky winner of the $20 shopping spree and the fabulous earrings. News about the winner will be posted!

Wackiest Thrift Store Item...

Do you need a laugh this Friday? This is a special Friday edition of "Thrift Store Thursday"- since we have a very wacky, oddball item...here it is:


Can you guess what it is?


They're earrings...that's right, tiny toilet earrings...with tiny seats and lids...Who knew such things existed? Or why?

Okay dear readers- Here's a contest! Whomever comes up with the best, most creative, explanation for the existence of the tiny toilet earrings will win at $20 shopping spree at the thrift store AND THE EARRINGS!

E-mail your entry to Stacy Kean at stacyk@ugmportland.org by 5:00 pm Tuesday July 28.

Winner will be announced next Thursday, and some responses will be posted.

In addition to this one very wacky item- there are lots of great items available at the store, visit them at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy. in Tigard, or give them a call at 503-639-6488.

Thrift Store Thursday: UGM featured in news article

Union Gospel Mission's thrift store, along with other Washington County thrift stores were featured in The Oregonian, in the Washington County Weekly section. The article highlights the fact that working at the thrift store is a vital part of recovery for LifeChange residents.

Read the article, "Hard times are good times for thrift stores"

The thrift store is located at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy. in Tigard across from the Tigard Cinemas. You can call the store at 503-639-6488 for more information.

Thrift Store Thursday: Free Luggage!

The weather is not the only thing that is sizzling hot! Super hot offer- get a piece of free luggage with the purchase of any item!

And there is a wide variety of luggage available...take a look:

Some garment bags...



Lots of suitcases...

Large duffel bags...

If you want to take advantage of this deal you should come to the Thrift Store soon. The free luggage offer goes only as long as supplies last. The thrift store is located at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy. in Tigard, across from the Tigard Cinemas. If you have questions please call the store at 503-639-6488.

New Video: Providing meals without a kitchen

It's hard to believe, but its already been one month since Union Gospel Mission started the demolition of its main floor, including the kitchen.

However, the meal services, of about 300 meals per day, plus other services have been on-going. The residents of the LifeChange recovery program have made it happen with hard work and doing more with less.



As you can see, financial gifts or donating prepared foods is crucial right now. If you can help, give us a call 503-274-4483 or donate online

Thrift Store Thursday: Donate Items for a very good cause!

Do you have gently used furnishings and other items you would like to donate? Union Gospel Mission's thrift store will pick them up for free! Just call 503-639-6488.


Renee at our dispatch desk will schedule a pick up at your house. You can clear your garage of furniture, appliances and other items you no longer use.


You can also drop off your donation at our thrift store located in Tigard at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy across from the Tigard Cinemas. When you're there, you can also get your car washed for $3.00!

So to re-cap:

- You will free up space in your garage/house/storage unit
- Some friendly folks will pick up your items free of charge
- If you drop your items off you can have your car washed for $3.00
- Your donation will support people in our LifeChange addiction recovery community
- Your donation will provide work experience for residents of LifeChange

How awesome is that?!

Please give the thrift store a call at 503-639-6488

Thrift Store Thursday! Comfy Couches

It's Thursday, so the spotlight shines on Union Gospel Mission's thrift store. The store is entirely run by residents of our LifeChange recovery residents and proceeds from the store partially fund the cost of recovery in LifeChange.

The store manager, Alvin, celebrates his birthday today!

Today's focus is furniture...lots of comfy couches. Not only are these items for sale, but we encourage you to donate your gently used furnishings. Union Gospel Mission will pick them up for free! Just call 503-639-6488.


Here are a few of the comfortable couches available...

Or a funky purple futon...

And a classy 1940's vanity table...

Don't forget to donate to the thrift store! Call 503-639-6488 to schedule your free pick-up. Or shop with us at the thrift store at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard across from the Tigard Cinemas.

Learn more: www.ugmportland.org

New Video! Progress on main floor/kitchen demolition

The main floor is unrecognizable! The demolition is well underway just two weeks into the project!

Take a look:



To learn more and support the work of UGM visit http://www.ugmportland.org/