For Immediate Release                                                Contact: Courtney Dodds

July 18, 2019                                                               503-274-4483

                                                                                    971-275-2334 (cell)

51k lbs of Bombas Socks Being Delivered to UGM Portland to Help the Homeless

Portland, Ore., - On July 18th between 11am-1pm a donation of Bombas socks will be arriving at the Union Gospel Mission of Portland warehouse at 100 NE Rodney St. Portland on the corner of Farragut and Rodney off Vancouver way.

UGM and Bombas have partnered to provide socks to those in need and experiencing homelessness. This is UGM’s second year partnering with Bombas, last year UGM received 150,000 pairs. This year the shipment will be close to double (approximately 260,000). UGM will distribute the socks in the greater Portland area and to partner organizations through Oregon and SW Washington.

Socks are one of the most requested items by those experiencing homelessness. Wet, dirty socks are not only uncomfortable but can lead to illness and health issues. Bombas is committed to making a difference by donating a pair of socks for every pair purchased.

UGM is committed to loving their neighbor by providing basic life essentials and building relationships to help people find a path out of homelessness.

To learn more about Bombas visit www.bombas.com

If you would like to learn more Union Gospel Mission and how you can help those experiencing homelessness in our community visit www.ugmportland.org.

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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