First ever "Beat the Heat" event!

Our first ever "Beat the Heat" event is happening today!


Even before the event kicked off, a large line formed in front of the Mission

Our friends from Cafe Delirium in Gresham made specialty coffee drinks for our guests

In addition to coffee, pastries and ice cream were served. Guests could also receive free summer clothing.

Thanks to all who helped make the first ever "Beat the Heat" event a success!

Help the homeless "Beat the Heat"

While the weather in Portland has been cloudy and rainy, summer will officially begin on June 21. While many welcome the warmer temperatures, for the homeless, summertime can be difficult.

For the first time, Union Gospel Mission is launching "Beat the Heat" a special one day event on Friday June 25 to help supply those on the street with summer clothing- t-shirts and shorts, baseball caps, and bottled water.

Our friends at Cafe Delirium have agreed to provide specialty coffee drinks for our guests to enjoy when they pick up these items.

We need your help. Here are two ways you can help the homeless "Beat the Heat"

1. Collect summer clothing, hats and bottled water and drop them off at Union Gospel Mission (map) or at Cafe Delirium (map)

2. make a secure online donation

If you would like more information, please contact Heidi Hege at 503-274-4483 ex. 513

New Video! Easter Brunch

Thanks to the donors and volunteers that made the Easter Brunch possible for the homeless and people in need. 621 meals were served, and 432 hygiene kits, called "Hope Totes" were distributed. Check out the video of the Easter event!

New Video! Operation Overcoat 2009

2009's Operation Overcoat was a huge success thanks to generous donors and awesome volunteers! Over 1,400 meals were served and many thousands of articles of clothing were distributed. Medical Teams International provided free dental care, and volunteer hairsylists cut hair. There was also face painting and cotton candy. As you can see from the video it was a very fun event!



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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.