Union Gospel Mission Hosting PDX Recovers 5K, July 11 - 06/29/26
For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Dodds
June 29, 2026 Cell: 971-275-2334
Union Gospel Mission Hosting PDX Recovers 5K, July 11
PORTLAND, Ore. - Union Gospel Mission (UGM) is hosting its first PDX Recovers 5K Saturday, July 11, at 8:30 a.m. on the Portland Waterfront at Salmon Street Springs.
The PDX Recovers 5K is an event for the Portland community to come together and support those doing the hard work of recovery. Many people in Portland continue to face hardship, including the challenges of homelessness and struggles with addiction. Lasting change happens when people come together as a community, support each other, and know they’re not alone.
UGM’s recovery residents have been training for months and plan to complete the 5K alongside the community members who are walking, jogging, and running the race.
The vision for this 5K is a family-friendly community event that builds connections among neighbors, raises awareness about recovery, and brings people to beautiful downtown Portland.
Matt Stein, Executive Director, shared, “So many of our program residents have come up to me over the past few months, sharing their milestones of progress as they get ready for this 5k. They are excited to be part of a positive event with the broader Portland community and cross that finish line to the sound of people cheering.”
UGM invites the community to get involved. If you would like to run, walk, or raise money for the cause, visit: www.pdxrecovers5k.org
Media are invited to attend and cover the event. Interviews with participants, Union Gospel Mission leadership, and recovery residents will be available.
About Union Gospel Mission: Union Gospel Mission has been serving Portland since 1927. Union Gospel Mission provides meals, shelter, and recovery for those experiencing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and abuse. Contact Union Gospel Mission at 503-274-4483, ugmportland.org or on social media @ugmpdx
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