Join Union Gospel Mission in reaching out to our neighbors in Southeast Portland at Compassion Southeast. The Compassion Southeast event takes place Saturday, June 20 at Woodmere Elementary School, 7900 SE Duke St. from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Volunteers are needed!
Compassion Southeast will provide basic medical and dental services, connect with other social service agencies, and a free lunch for people in need. New this year- some free pet care services.
Learn all about it at http://www.compassionse.org/
Also, Cheryl White, one of the wonderful and fabulous staff members here at UGM is helping to coordinate the event, you can send her an e-mail at cherylw@ugmportland.org
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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.
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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