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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"Operation Overcoat" - Not too late to donate!

Union Gospel Mission is gearing up for "Operation Overcoat" a huge clothing give away for the homeless and people in need.

Operation Overcoat will take place on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The event takes place in front of the Mission on NW Third Ave., and also expanded to NW Couch Street. The event includes live music from Justin Klump, Nathan Arnold, Aria Anaforian, Laura McGreevy and the SPO dancers. Union Gospel Mission will be serving a barbeque meal of burgers and hot dogs.

In previous years, Union Gospel Mission has served over 2,000 meals and given away tens of thousands of articles of clothing.

It's not too late to help! Donations of all types of clothing, but especially new underwear and socks, backpacks, and coats are needed. Donations of hygiene items are also needed.

You can drop off items at Furniture Outlet locations. You can make a secure online gift, or give us a call at 503-274-4483 for more information

Underwear needed for a good cause!

Union Gospel Mission is seeking churches willing to have an "Undie Sunday" on Sunday September 21 and collect new socks and underwear for men, women and children who are homeless or in need. This is part of "Operation Overcoat" a annual clothing giveaway on Saturday September 27. At Operation Overcoat thousands of articles of clothing are given away.

Union Gospel Mission is also seeking businesses willing to have an "Undie Monday" to collect new socks and underwear.

Are you ready to have an "undie" day at your church or business?

Here's what to do:

1. Contact Stacy Kean at stacyk@ugmportland.org or 503-274-4483 to let Union Gospel Mission know your group is participating.

2. Let all your friends at work and/or church know! Ask them to bring new socks, underwear and even hygiene items on "Undie Sunday" or "Undie Monday"

3. Drop off the collected items at Union Gospel Mission at 15 NW Third Ave. in Portland before September 27.

In addition to new socks and underwear, hygiene items, such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and lotion are needed!

Please consider having an "Undie" day for a good cause!