Every weekday morning at 6:00 am people line up at the door of the Mission for a sack lunch or as its nicknamed a "swanny bag." For some people, it is the only food they might have for the entire day.
If you would like to support the work of Union Gospel Mission make a donation at:
https://www.ugmportland.org/secure/donate.cfm
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Carl Parsons awarded Ford Family Foundation scholarship!
Carl Parsons, who graduated from the LifeChange addiction recovery community in March of '09 received news today that he is a recipient of a Ford Family Foundation scholarship. The Ford Re-Start scholarship will cover up 90% of financial need for college.
Carl one of 46 scholars chosen from 641 applicants for this prestigious award.
Carl has made a remarkable journey from the day in March 2005 when he was facing homelessness and standing in the Union Gospel Mission sack lunch line. He was also battling a long and serious addiction to alcohol and painkillers. That day he found out about the LifeChange recovery community and joined that day. He moved into the Mission and became part of LifeChange and worked hard to overcome addiction, heal his past hurts and develop a strong and sustaining Christian faith.
Thank you donors, volunteers, and friends that are such a part of supporting LifeChange! Your help makes real "life change" possible for Carl and other graduates and residents!
Carl one of 46 scholars chosen from 641 applicants for this prestigious award.
Carl has made a remarkable journey from the day in March 2005 when he was facing homelessness and standing in the Union Gospel Mission sack lunch line. He was also battling a long and serious addiction to alcohol and painkillers. That day he found out about the LifeChange recovery community and joined that day. He moved into the Mission and became part of LifeChange and worked hard to overcome addiction, heal his past hurts and develop a strong and sustaining Christian faith.
Thank you donors, volunteers, and friends that are such a part of supporting LifeChange! Your help makes real "life change" possible for Carl and other graduates and residents!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Thirft Store Thursday: Vinyl Records!
If you haven't visited the Union Gospel Mission thrift store- you're really missing out. In addition to the usual things, as you see here, clothes, furniture, etc:
The thrift store also has something you probably haven't seen or used in a while- records! old school vinyl records-
Pretty cool stuff! You can see a Harry Belafonte record, and a soundtrack to John Wayne movies. And...
What party could be complete unless you had polka music?....But wait there's more!
The thrift store also has something you probably haven't seen or used in a while- records! old school vinyl records-
Pretty cool stuff! You can see a Harry Belafonte record, and a soundtrack to John Wayne movies. And...
What party could be complete unless you had polka music?....But wait there's more!A small collection of 8 track tapes for sale (for those of you under age 25, "8 tracks" were the way people listened to music in the 1970s, before itunes) As you can see there is Barbra Streisand, and a lesser-known groovy '70s artist, Peter Sarstedt.
As you can see the thrift store has a lot of great and unique items. And, it's full of exceptional people- its entirely run by residents of the LifeChange recovery community. Also, all proceeds from the store support the cost of LifeChange recovery.
The thrift store is located at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard, across from the Tigard Cinemas- They are open Tues-Saturday 10:00 am -5:30 pm. If you'd like to donate items please call 503-639-6488 for free pick-up.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Big News: Union Gospel Mission to rebuild ground level of Old Mission
It's an exciting time! Union Gospel Mission has selected Todd Hess Building Co., as the contractor for a complete re-build of the Union Gospel Mission's main floor including a complete remodel of the kitchen. The "old Mission" refers to the building that Union Gospel Mission has occupied since 1937 at 15 NW Third Ave. The old building is connected to the LifeChange Center, and is located at 3 NW Third Ave.
The project entirely redesigns the ground floor of the old Mission by constructing a new enlarged commercial kitchen, upgrading the dining room, adding 1st floor food storage and refrigeration, upgrading the ADA restroom that is made available to the homeless, remodeling the contact booth and clothing room, and replacing a fire exit. This final phase completes the combined LifeChange Center new construction and old Mission remodel at 3rd and Burnside. The project is set to begin in mid-June.
As you can see, its a huge undertaking! We are half way to our goal for the cost of this project, plus we will maintain the same level of meal service during the remodel, which will nearly double the cost of providing meals.
Please consider a donation to this project: https://www.ugmportland.org/secure/donate.cfm
The project entirely redesigns the ground floor of the old Mission by constructing a new enlarged commercial kitchen, upgrading the dining room, adding 1st floor food storage and refrigeration, upgrading the ADA restroom that is made available to the homeless, remodeling the contact booth and clothing room, and replacing a fire exit. This final phase completes the combined LifeChange Center new construction and old Mission remodel at 3rd and Burnside. The project is set to begin in mid-June.
As you can see, its a huge undertaking! We are half way to our goal for the cost of this project, plus we will maintain the same level of meal service during the remodel, which will nearly double the cost of providing meals.
Please consider a donation to this project: https://www.ugmportland.org/secure/donate.cfm
Thursday, May 28, 2009
New Video! LifeChange Stories: John Schenk
John is one of the members of the LifeChange addiction recovery community here at Union Gospel Mission. He has an incredible story!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
New Video: Life in LifeChange
Get a detailed view of the LifeChange addiction recovery community. This video shows many of the key aspects of what goes on inside LifeChange.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Compassion Southeast- A chance to reach out
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
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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