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!

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.

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

Check it out: Kitchen Remodel page

The remodel of the kitchen is getting closer! Not only is the kitchen itself being remodelled, but the dining room floor will be torn out, and a new bathroom for use by the homeless/public will be constructed.

There is a page dedicated to this effort on our website:
http://www.ugmportland.org/kitchen.html

You can also make a special donation to support the kitchen at:
https://www.ugmportland.org/secure/kitchen.cfm

It is an exciting time!

Annual banquet boosts support for kitchen

Union Gospel Mission's Annual banquet last Saturday boosted the support for the kitchen remodel project which will soon be underway.

The banquet featured an inspiring and thought provoking talk by Christian author Frank Peretti, and music by Justin Klump.

Generous supporters stepped up and provided a big boost in funding for the total remodel of Union Gospel Mission's outdated kitchen.

What's outdated about the kitchen?

Take a look at this video:

Not too late to come to our annual banquet

There are seats available for Union Gospel Mission's annual fundraising banquet, but act fast because we are finalizing our numbers right now!

Our banquet features noted Christian author Frank Peretti, author of "This Present Darkness" "The Oath" and the Cooper Kids adventure series. Musical entertainment will be provided by Justin Klump.

The banquet takes place this Saturday, April 25 at the Oregon Convention Center. There is no charge to attend, however, the banquet is a fundraiser for Union Gospel Mission.

To register online: http://www.ugmportland.org/

or call us at 503-274-4483.

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.