For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Dodds
November 18, 2019 503-274-4483 x505
971-275-2334 (cell)
Union Gospel Mission Will Serve an Early Thanksgiving Dinner Wednesday to Those in Need
Portland, Ore., - Union Gospel Mission, in partnership with Central Nazarene Church, will be serving an early Thanksgiving dinner to those who are in need and experiencing homelessness on Wednesday, November 20th at 5 pm at Central Nazarene Church 9715 SE Powell Blvd. Portland, OR 97266.
Union Gospel Mission is preparing to serve up to 200 meals during this event. This early Thanksgiving meal is an opportunity for those who might otherwise be alone during the holidays to celebrate with a caring community in a safe, warm location.
This is the second year for this early Thanksgiving celebration. As the population of those without a house or a stable residence continues to increase in the Portland area, Union Gospel Mission and Central Nazarene have been looking for creative ways to reach those in camps and tents on the East side of Portland.
“The holiday season can be such a lonely time. It is a blessing to have Union Gospel Mission serve this delicious meal at Portland Central Nazarene again. Coming together to serve and celebrate Thanksgiving with friends from our community gives us all something to be thankful for,” said Sarah, Agape Village Outreach Coordinator
For more information please contact Courtney Dodds at 971-3-275-3-2334 or courtneyd@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, ugmportland.org or on social media @ugmpdx
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