For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Dodds
September 26, 2024 971-275-2334
Union Gospel Mission Collecting Winter Gear for the Homeless Embassy Suites WA Square
Portland, Ore., - On Saturday, September 28th from 10 am-12 pm Union Gospel Mission, in partnership with 99.5 The Wolf, will be at Embassy Suites Washington Square collecting winter essentials to help our low-income neighbors and those experiencing homelessness. Kristen from The Wolf morning show will be there along with UGM’s team to accept donations.
Bring your donations to Embassy Suites Washington Square off Hall Blvd. 9000 SW Washington Square Rd, Tigard, OR 97223
Items Needed: winter coats, warm clothes, blankets, boots, hats, and gloves. Men’s clothes especially sizes medium to extra-large.
Donations will be distributed during October through Union Gospel Mission’s Operation Overcoat campaign.
UGM’s annual Operation Overcoat campaign is designed to help those experiencing homelessness survive the winter and offer a connection point for UGM to help people find a pathway out of homelessness.
If you would like to learn more about Operation Overcoat and Union Gospel Mission visit www.ugmportland.org/ooc
About Union Gospel Mission: Union Gospel Mission has been serving Portland since 1927. Union Gospel Mission provides meals and care for those experiencing homelessness and is home to LifeChange – a long-term residential 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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