tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3358925515166603542024-03-13T03:51:56.874-07:00Union Gospel Mission Portland"Feeding the hungry, restoring the addict, and loving our neighbor" Since 1927Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-86491721374168613062010-07-19T15:38:00.000-07:002010-07-19T15:41:06.412-07:00New Video! LifeChange Stories: Renee FisherSee Renee's story of terrible losses, self-destructive behavior and healing at Union Gospel Mission's LifeChange community<br /><br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dLqiqIeMrFQ&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dLqiqIeMrFQ&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-77718738787163395532010-06-30T13:16:00.000-07:002010-06-30T13:25:12.341-07:00Congrats Dani and Dan T.!Last weekend the LifeChange recovery community honored two outstanding residents, Dani Nay and Dan Torgeson (aka "Dan T.") Dani completed the Cabinet (or third level) of LifeChange and is going on to study to be a nurse.<br /><br />Dan T. is moving up to the Council (or 4th level) in LifeChange. Council members agree to serve as leaders of the LifeChange community to teach and mentor other residents.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCunICwUfaI/AAAAAAAAAV8/R-SuSnJHE2c/s1600/dani+comp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCunICwUfaI/AAAAAAAAAV8/R-SuSnJHE2c/s320/dani+comp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488664327501413794" border="0" /></a>Dani (center) receives a completion certificate from Women's Ministry Director Crisanne, and LifeChange Council members Renee (left) and Mary (far right)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCun0MPVFJI/AAAAAAAAAWE/tTF72-cMnMM/s1600/dant+council.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCun0MPVFJI/AAAAAAAAAWE/tTF72-cMnMM/s320/dant+council.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488665085961639058" border="0" /></a>Dan T. at left is welcomed to the Council level by Council member Larry.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-36839694129753957792010-06-25T13:48:00.000-07:002010-07-07T14:41:06.204-07:00First ever "Beat the Heat" event!Our first ever "Beat the Heat" event is happening today!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCUXKmX42AI/AAAAAAAAAVc/ShxVP0-bXhw/s1600/bh+2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCUXKmX42AI/AAAAAAAAAVc/ShxVP0-bXhw/s320/bh+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486817191887689730" border="0" /></a><br />Even before the event kicked off, a large line formed in front of the Mission<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCUXqE7sviI/AAAAAAAAAV0/xOYybe03D7k/s1600/bh+7.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 185px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCUXqE7sviI/AAAAAAAAAV0/xOYybe03D7k/s320/bh+7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486817732666900002" border="0" /></a>Our friends from Cafe Delirium in Gresham made specialty coffee drinks for our guests<br /><br />In addition to coffee, pastries and ice cream were served. Guests could also receive free summer clothing.<br /><br />Thanks to all who helped make the first ever "Beat the Heat" event a success!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-12951451178678386122010-06-22T13:04:00.000-07:002010-06-22T15:28:24.465-07:00Mother and Son find recovery in LifeChange<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCEYYvnjOPI/AAAAAAAAAU0/xUFS_-X3_Cs/s1600/kim+tom.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 228px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCEYYvnjOPI/AAAAAAAAAU0/xUFS_-X3_Cs/s200/kim+tom.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485692634492254450" border="0" /></a>Last Saturday, Union Gospel Mission's LifeChange recovery residents, staff and friends gathered for a barbeque to celebrate Thomas Ek's completion of LifeChange. What made the event extra special was Kim, Thomas' mother, was there. It was almost 8 years ago to the day that Kim herself graduated from LifeChange. (Kim and Thomas are pictured at left)<br /><br />Kim came to the Mission in the late 90s, after <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCE1Pf3fAeI/AAAAAAAAAU8/8Rvm31MnCDo/s1600/kim_before.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 138px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCE1Pf3fAeI/AAAAAAAAAU8/8Rvm31MnCDo/s200/kim_before.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485724361482502626" border="0" /></a>years of alcohol and meth abuse. She was separated from her children, and hospitalized and sneaking in vodka to drink. From the hospital, Kim came to Union Gospel Mission's LifeChange addiction recovery community. She worked hard to re-build her life and re-connect with her children. She graduated in June of 2002. (Kim, when she entered LifeChange, pictured at left)<br /><br />After a tur<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCE1oIQM89I/AAAAAAAAAVE/dnv80bdkfm0/s1600/tom+entry.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 99px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCE1oIQM89I/AAAAAAAAAVE/dnv80bdkfm0/s200/tom+entry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485724784640455634" border="0" /></a>bulent childhood, Thomas started using meth at age 17. Thomas was bounced around from place to place as a child, and experienced a lot of instability. After moving to Oregon from Utah, Thomas reconnected with his mom, Kim. Seeing that his mom was progressing through recovery, she became his role model. Thomas entered LifeChange in February of 2006. (Tom, the day he entered LifeChange, pictured at right)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCE2biSMD7I/AAAAAAAAAVM/-PrYsWd-IVw/s1600/IMG_0729.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TCE2biSMD7I/AAAAAAAAAVM/-PrYsWd-IVw/s200/IMG_0729.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485725667801436082" border="0" /></a><br />Thomas completed LifeChange and is now enrolled a Portland Community College. He is looking forward to a career in healthcare technology.<br /><br />Kim has moved to California and looks after her mother and works in food service at a hospital. She stays in touch with LifeChange, and is an inspiration to residents and staff.<br /><br />Kim and Thomas are truly an example of breaking the cycle of addiction and transformation and restoration of a family.<br /><a href="http://www.ugmportland.org/"><br /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.ugmportland.org/">Learn more</a> </span>about LifeChange.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-49387645710839816802010-06-08T18:03:00.000-07:002010-06-08T18:21:22.543-07:00Help the homeless "Beat the Heat"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TA7q854WSSI/AAAAAAAAAUs/eRuhPt2w4qE/s1600/beat+the+heat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/TA7q854WSSI/AAAAAAAAAUs/eRuhPt2w4qE/s200/beat+the+heat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480576128606685474" border="0" /></a><br />While the weather in Portland has been cloudy and rainy, summer will officially begin on June 21. While many welcome the warmer temperatures, for the homeless, summertime can be difficult.<br /><br />For the first time, Union Gospel Mission is launching "Beat the Heat" a special one day event on Friday June 25 to help supply those on the street with summer clothing- t-shirts and shorts, baseball caps, and bottled water.<br /><br />Our friends at Cafe Delirium have agreed to provide specialty coffee drinks for our guests to enjoy when they pick up these items.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">We need your help</span>. Here are two ways you can help the homeless "Beat the Heat"<br /><br />1. Collect summer clothing, hats and bottled water and drop them off at Union Gospel Mission (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3+NW+3rd+Ave+Portland+OR&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=41.546728,93.076172&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3+NW+3rd+Ave,+Portland,+Multnomah,+Oregon+97209&z=16">map</a>) or at Cafe Delirium (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cafe+Delirium,+Gresham,+OR&sll=45.523331,-122.673711&sspn=0.009005,0.022724&g=3+NW+3rd+Ave+Portland+OR&ie=UTF8&hq=Cafe+Delirium,&hnear=Gresham,+OR&ll=45.500422,-122.430654&spn=0.008633,0.022724&z=16&iwloc=A">map</a>)<br /><br />2. make a secure <a href="https://www.ugmportland.org/secure/donate.cfm"> online donation</a><br /><br />If you would like more information, please contact Heidi Hege at 503-274-4483 ex. 513<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-10599865067020031602010-05-14T12:00:00.001-07:002010-05-14T15:57:59.247-07:00New Video! LifeChange Stories: Mary BrannenIn our latest installment of LifeChange Stories, meet Mary, who faced a terrible tragedy in her teen years that ultimately led to decades of addiction. She came to LifeChange and turned her life around.<br /><br /><object width="375" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A4Gwd5dEMFs&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A4Gwd5dEMFs&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="375" height="300"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="https://www.ugmportland.org/secure/donate.cfm">Click here</a> to support LifeChange and help people like Mary change their lives.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-40676344745970277092010-04-29T16:22:00.000-07:002010-04-29T16:31:44.051-07:00Thrift Store Thursday! Dollar Racks are Back!Looking for a clothing bargain? Visit Union Gospel Mission's Thrift Store located at >11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard (Across from the Tigard Cinemas) <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=11611+SW+Pacific+Hwy+Tigard+Oregon&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=41.632176,93.076172&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=11611+SW+Pacific+Hwy,+Tigard,+Washington,+Oregon+97223&ll=45.439406,-122.752311&spn=0.009034,0.022724&z=16">Map</a><br /><br />Designated racks of clothing are priced at only ONE DOLLAR per item!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S9oWAkqu78I/AAAAAAAAAUk/RVkXA17ENQ8/s1600/IMG_2712.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S9oWAkqu78I/AAAAAAAAAUk/RVkXA17ENQ8/s320/IMG_2712.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465705296866242498" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-20394051153194742732010-04-26T16:20:00.000-07:002010-04-26T16:22:07.690-07:00New Video! Union Gospel Mission featured on Oregonlive.comCheck out this video from Oregonlive.com featuring Union Gospel Mission:<br /><br /><table style="border:0px; padding:0px;"><tr><td><span style="font-size:13px; font-family:Verdana; font-weight:bold; font-color:#293546">Old Town Chinatown: LifeChange Union Gospel Mission</span></td></tr><tr><td><script type="text/javascript" src="http://tribeca.vidavee.com/advance/trh/embedAsset.js?width=470.0&height=264.0&wmode=transparent&skin=v3AdvInt.swf&dockey=DA62008D19D3DF638C22E4A214BE0994&"></script></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-35358385446730504302010-04-04T16:07:00.000-07:002010-04-04T16:09:26.480-07:00New Video! Easter BrunchThanks to the donors and volunteers that made the Easter Brunch possible for the homeless and people in need. 621 meals were served, and 432 hygiene kits, called "Hope Totes" were distributed. Check out the video of the Easter event!<br /><br /><object width="350" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wECseKU_Gls&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wECseKU_Gls&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="350" height="300"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-53651044662928081122010-03-29T15:29:00.001-07:002010-03-29T15:34:52.112-07:00New Video! LifeChange Stories: Dave JohnsonOur latest installment of "LifeChange Stories," profiles of individuals in the LifeChange recovery community. Dave shares his heartbreaking story of childhood abuse, drug use, prison and his eventual decision to seek help in Union Gospel Mission's LifeChange recovery community.<br /><br /><object width="350" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9-SU0WUkUUI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9-SU0WUkUUI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="350" height="300"></embed></object><br /><br />To make a donation to support LifeChange, <a href="https://www.ugmportland.org/secure/donate.cfm">Click here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-5225838684294108972010-03-27T13:16:00.000-07:002010-03-27T13:27:48.644-07:00New Video: Hope Tote collection day!Some wonderful church youth and others have brought in thousands of hygiene items and assembled them into "hope totes" - hygiene kits to be given away to the homeless and people in need at the Easter Brunch.<br /><br /><object width="350" height="275"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/21ac2NTI5KM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/21ac2NTI5KM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="350" height="275"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-5752926745643176782010-03-19T16:15:00.000-07:002010-03-19T16:20:54.031-07:00Meet Russ Silver!Union Gospel Mission is pleased to have Russ Silver join the Union Gospel Mission staff. Russ will be the Homeless Services and Outreach Coordinator.<span style=""> </span>Although Russ is a new staff member, he is not new to Union Gospel Mission. <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Russ grad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S6QGIoxP_OI/AAAAAAAAAUc/P2qVKOnhmBo/s1600-h/russ+%26+dave.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 177px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S6QGIoxP_OI/AAAAAAAAAUc/P2qVKOnhmBo/s320/russ+%26+dave.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450488194477849826" border="0" /></a>uated from Union Gospel Mission’s LifeChange addiction recovery program in February 2006. <span style=""> </span>While in LifeChange Russ underwent an amazing transformation- <a href="http://www.ugmportland.org/lifechange_russs_story.html">Click here</a> to read about Russ's LifeChange journey. (Russ is pictured at left at his LifeChange graduation, with fellow LifeChange grad turned staff member, Dave White) Shortly after graduating, Russ volunteered and spent a year in Biloxi, Mississippi helping to repair the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. <span style=""> </span>During his volunteer experience he met Barbara, a fellow volunteer from <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Missouri</st1:place></st1:state>.<span style=""> </span>They married and are now expecting a baby boy on May 1<sup>st</sup>.<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Russ’s role at Union Gospel Mission will include working collaboratively with LifeChange residents to provide services to the homeless more effectively by building relationships, helping the homeless to find resources and helping those on the edge of homelessness. Russ will also be involved in expanding the <st1:place st="on">Mission</st1:place> services beyond the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are very grateful for Russ and his heart to help LifeChange residents and the homeless!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-32261714985246165652010-03-09T15:58:00.000-08:002010-03-09T16:11:24.052-08:00Help the homeless with a "Hope Tote"Easter is just a few weeks away, and Union Gospel Mission is planning to host a great Easter brunch for the homeless and anyone in need. The Easter brunch provides a nice hot meal and great fellowship, but this year Union Gospel Mission is doing something more.<br /><br />Union Gospel Mission would like to provide each guest with a "Hope Tote." What is a "Hope Tote"? It's a simple purple bag that we are asking people to fill with essential toiletries and new socks. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S5bjDdxB9YI/AAAAAAAAAUU/U-0QXtsOTHk/s1600-h/hopetote.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S5bjDdxB9YI/AAAAAAAAAUU/U-0QXtsOTHk/s320/hopetote.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446790448020583810" border="0" /></a>We are planning to serve anywhere from 600 to 700 on Easter and want to give each guest a Hope Tote bag filled with needed hygiene items and socks.<br /><br />If you would like a Hope Tote kit, please contact Heidi Hege at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/heidih@ugmportland.org">heidih@ugmportland.org </a>or give Heidi a call 503-274-4483 ex 513.<br /><br />The needed items for the Hope Tote include: new and unopened toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lip balm, brush, comb, tissues, shoelaces, lotion, disposable razors and socks.<br /><br />If you fill up a Hope Tote, you may drop them off at 3 NW Third Avenue in Portland on Saturday March 27 between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and enjoy our Hope Tote drop-off celebration with pizza and tours of the Mission.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-60596364241031001672010-03-08T10:39:00.000-08:002010-03-08T10:46:34.548-08:00LifeChange Graduation: Will and ChrisOn Sunday, March 21 we will be holding a LifeChange graduation ceremony for Will and Chris. See the videos to learn about their journey from drug abuse and hopelessness to a transformed life of hope.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rSrveiZ2R7w&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rSrveiZ2R7w&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="300"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/y95H969yjGQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/y95H969yjGQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="300"></embed></object><br /><br />If you would like to support Union Gospel Mission, <a href="https://www.ugmportland.org/secure/donate.cfm">CLICK HERE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-70614928517498517302010-02-23T11:31:00.001-08:002010-02-24T11:48:13.964-08:00Want to volunteer? Come to the "Encounter"Do you want to volunteer at Union Gospel Mission? We invite you to come to the Union Gospel Mission volunteer orientation, called the Encounter. At the Volunteer Encounter you will learn about the many different volunteer opportunities available, tour the Mission and see firsthand the activities at Union Gospel Mission.<br /><br />The next volunteer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Encounter takes place on Tuesday, March 16 from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm. Encounter events will take place on the third Tuesday of the month throughout the year.</span><br /><br />Interested? Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Heidi Hege at 503-274-4483 ex 513, or email Heidi at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/heidih@ugmportland.org">heidih@ugmportland.org</a><br /><br />To learn more at the Encounter, check out this video!<br /><br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AoI_jAM2GRg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AoI_jAM2GRg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-88539009431371653582010-02-18T16:01:00.000-08:002010-02-18T16:13:16.141-08:00Thrift Store Thursday: Donate your furnitureDo you have a sofa, chair, love seat, dining table, or desk just collecting dust in your garage or basement? Did you know by donating your furniture you can support Union Gospel Mission?<br /><br />Furniture is an item that the thrift store could use right now, and the revenue generated by sales at the store support the LifeChange addiction recovery community at Union Gospel Mission.<br /><br />Also- your furniture can be picked up for FREE! Call the thrift store at 503-639-6488 to schedule a pick up!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S33V2SpSwdI/AAAAAAAAAUM/Z8sW_uNNSOs/s1600-h/IMG_2527.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S33V2SpSwdI/AAAAAAAAAUM/Z8sW_uNNSOs/s320/IMG_2527.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439739053628113362" border="0" /></a><br />Your furniture can help support the LifeChange recovery community! Visit the store at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-52419974982597388902010-02-11T11:04:00.000-08:002010-02-11T12:22:05.264-08:00Thrift Store Thursday: Vehicles!In addition to the great clothes, furnishings, appliances and other items you can purchase at the thrift store, occasionally donated vehicles are for sale. All proceeds from the vehicle sales support the LifeChange addiction recovery community. So, not only do you get a vehicle you are helping a really great group of people.<br /><br />We have TWO great vehicles currently for sale:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S3Rk7X2ZB-I/AAAAAAAAAT8/tHK7xzGfupg/s1600-h/IMG_3314.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S3Rk7X2ZB-I/AAAAAAAAAT8/tHK7xzGfupg/s320/IMG_3314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437081621320239074" border="0" /></a>First, is a 1998 Plymouth Voyager Van, clean inside and out, CD Player and 136,036 miles. Asking price is $1,500<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S3RmCRU7k_I/AAAAAAAAAUE/iFYySToRIFc/s1600-h/IMG_3318.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S3RmCRU7k_I/AAAAAAAAAUE/iFYySToRIFc/s320/IMG_3318.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437082839339996146" border="0" /></a> The other car is a 1993 Toyota Corolla, with four new tires, looks great inside and out, current tags until 2011 and only 90,962 miles. Asking price is $2,000.<br /><br />If you are interested in either vehicle, give Dani, our thrift store manager a call at 503-639-6488 or visit the store at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard (across from the Tigard Cinemas)<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-62164982792393812652010-01-15T13:59:00.000-08:002010-01-15T14:04:23.837-08:00New Video! LifeChange Stories: Chris SmithChris, age 24, shares how fast drug addiction can take over your life. Thankfully, Chris has completed four years of recovery at Union Gospel Mission's LifeChange recovery community and is preparing to graduate in March 2010.<br /><br />Here is his story:<br /><br /><object width="400" height="240"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/y95H969yjGQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/y95H969yjGQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="240"></embed></object><br /><br />If you would like to make a donation to support LifeChange- <a href="https://www.ugmportland.org/secure/donate.cfm">CLICK HERE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-64323962001865396172010-01-14T14:00:00.000-08:002010-01-14T16:43:20.356-08:00Thrift Store Thursday: Dollar Day Madness!<span style="font-weight: bold;">Breaking News: $1 per clothing item sale extended to Friday & Saturday!</span><br /><br />The Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store was a hive of activity, as customers enjoyed a special "dollar day" where all clothing items were priced at a dollar each. The event also featured free Subway sandwiches and customers had the chance to meet Dani, the new store manager.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S0-XO5KCu5I/AAAAAAAAATc/mrqCRncZ1Bg/s1600-h/IMG_3303.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S0-XO5KCu5I/AAAAAAAAATc/mrqCRncZ1Bg/s320/IMG_3303.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426722358121642898" border="0" /></a>Customers look at racks and bins of $1 clothing<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S0-XmaTVGBI/AAAAAAAAATk/8yA_KNVNiN0/s1600-h/IMG_3305.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S0-XmaTVGBI/AAAAAAAAATk/8yA_KNVNiN0/s320/IMG_3305.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426722762155956242" border="0" /></a>Guests enjoyed a six foot Subway sandwich amid the shopping<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S0-YNjiyC9I/AAAAAAAAATs/LjB5tSWjRuE/s1600-h/IMG_3306.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S0-YNjiyC9I/AAAAAAAAATs/LjB5tSWjRuE/s320/IMG_3306.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426723434651585490" border="0" /></a>The action at the cash register was non-stop for Alvin and Dani!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S0-YhZneaMI/AAAAAAAAAT0/ykEnwpdTXFA/s1600-h/IMG_3312.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/S0-YhZneaMI/AAAAAAAAAT0/ykEnwpdTXFA/s320/IMG_3312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426723775584299202" border="0" /></a>Behind the scenes, LifeChange residents, like Danielle, were busy sorting and racking clothing.<br /><br />To visit the thrift store, go to 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard, across from the Tigard Cinemas, or call 503-639-6488.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-35209481658492416782010-01-07T16:23:00.000-08:002010-01-07T16:34:04.950-08:00Thrift Store Thursday: The Next Big Thing!Everyone- Please mark your calendars for next Thursday, January 14 to attend Union Gospel Mission's thrift store for <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Next Big Thing.</span><br /><br />We are celebrating the launch of a whole new year at the thrift store. The event features:<br /><br />- All clothing items for sale for $1- That's right! All clothing $1<br />- Free Subway sandwich for guests<br />- Meet the thrift store's new Manager, Dani<br /><br />So plan to join us at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard, across from the Tigard Cinemas, on Thursday January 14 starting 10:00 am. For more information, contact the Thrift Store at 503-639-6488.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-63147957739537014962009-12-25T13:09:00.000-08:002009-12-25T13:25:46.561-08:00New Video: Merry Christmas!Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Many volunteers shared Christmas cheer by serving a meal at Union Gospel Mission:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kNm5lLaYGtY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kNm5lLaYGtY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-59212378209727971042009-12-10T17:04:00.000-08:002009-12-10T17:13:52.834-08:00Thrift Store Thursday! Busy SeasonUnion Gospel Mission is a busy place. We have been providing day and night emergency shelter for the homeless during the cold snap.<br /><br />The residents of the LifeChange addiction recovery program have been serving the homeless through the whole experience, plus they are keeping the action going at the thrift store! These are some busy folks.<br /><br />Christmas is just two weeks away, but you can still find some great deals on Christmas decor at the store!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SyGbi_ygSXI/AAAAAAAAATE/Ji6X1kedJXQ/s1600-h/IMG_3124.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SyGbi_ygSXI/AAAAAAAAATE/Ji6X1kedJXQ/s320/IMG_3124.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413779252617169266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SyGb1apJq0I/AAAAAAAAATM/WSh74RSR3o8/s1600-h/IMG_3125.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SyGb1apJq0I/AAAAAAAAATM/WSh74RSR3o8/s320/IMG_3125.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413779569063340866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SyGcIxJaozI/AAAAAAAAATU/iMgcXQZAkh4/s1600-h/IMG_3129.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SyGcIxJaozI/AAAAAAAAATU/iMgcXQZAkh4/s320/IMG_3129.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413779901521765170" border="0" /></a><br />There are very few places that you may find a Perry Como Christmas album! But there is a great variety of vinyl albums and unique Christmas decor at the Union Gospel Mission thrift store.<br /><br />Add the thrift store to you list of shopping stops. Located at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard, across from the Tigard Cinemas. Call the thrift store at 503-639-6488.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-17182724551413360122009-12-03T14:54:00.000-08:002009-12-03T15:05:04.482-08:00Thrift Store Thursday is back!After a Thanksgiving holiday hiatus, "Thrift Store Thursday" is back! Since we last visited the thrift store, new carpet has been installed!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SxhDpb2OjxI/AAAAAAAAAS8/gCg6IbicLHM/s1600-h/IMG_3115.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SxhDpb2OjxI/AAAAAAAAAS8/gCg6IbicLHM/s320/IMG_3115.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411149331414552338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SxhDDyyM47I/AAAAAAAAAS0/xLHXQjCdHs8/s1600-h/IMG_3113.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2ibmD-fZMwM/SxhDDyyM47I/AAAAAAAAAS0/xLHXQjCdHs8/s320/IMG_3113.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411148684736652210" border="0" /></a><br />Come check out the fabulous new carpet and also great bargains at the thrift store, located 11611 SW Pacific Hwy. in Tigard across from the Tigard Cinema, or give the store a call at 503-639-6488.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-21592542737151877482009-11-26T12:04:00.000-08:002009-11-26T12:05:30.748-08:00New Video! Thanksgiving Day!Happy Thanksgiving! Take a look at what's happening at Union Gospel Mission thanks to volunteers and donors!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/V9oq00xtz2U&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/V9oq00xtz2U&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335892551516660354.post-12521105772346770282009-11-21T16:35:00.000-08:002009-11-21T16:38:14.975-08:00New Video: Union Gospel Mission Kitchen Grand OpeningUnion Gospel Mission held a ribbon cutting and opened the Mission's new kitchen and newly renovated dining area. Friends and supporters were on hand to celebrate!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YDUhlmdltKY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YDUhlmdltKY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">Union Gospel Mission www.ugmportland.org</div>Union Gospel Missionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585716079337059902noreply@blogger.com0