For Immediate Release                                                Contact: Courtney Dodds

July 16, 2019                                                               503-274-4483

                                                                                    971-275-2334 (cell)

Union Gospel Mission Opening Temporary Overnight Shelter in Downtown Portland

Portland, Ore., - On July 7th Union Gospel Mission opened their doors for overnight shelter for up to 40 individuals who are experiencing homelessness. 

The Joint Office of Homeless Services for Multnomah County asked UGM to provide overnight shelter this summer at the downtown facility on Third and Burnside due to partial, temporary closures at other agencies. The shelter will be open every night for the next three to six weeks.

“We are happy to do our best to do our part when there is a seasonal need. And we will keep working for long-term solutions,” says Executive Director Bill Russell. “We believe that caring for people experiencing homelessness leads to building trust and connections that allow us to coach people to a better life.”

The Mission could use donations of blankets, they can be dropped off at 3 NW Third Avenue in Portland. Financial donations to support the overnight shelter can be made online at www.ugmportland.org, or by calling 503-274-4483.

About Union Gospel Mission: Union Gospel Mission’s purpose is “Feeding the hungry, restoring the addict and loving our neighbor.” Union Gospel Mission has been serving Portland since 1927. Union Gospel Mission provides meals and care for the homeless and operates LifeChange -- a transformative recovery program for men, women and children. Contact Union Gospel Mission at 503-274-4483 or ugmportland.org and @ugmpdx.

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