Union Gospel Mission fall fundraiser set for October 23
Banquet event will raise funds for Union Gospel Mission's long-term recovery community LifeChange

Portland, OR- Union Gospel Mission will be holding a fundraising banquet on October 23 to benefit Union Gospel Mission's long-term recovery community, LifeChange. The banquet will take place at the Jantzen Beach DoubleTree Hotel, doors will open at 5:45 pm. Admission is free for this fundraising event. Those interested in attending the banquet may contact Jerry Michaels at 503-274-4483. Seating is limited.

Featured at the event will be Master of Ceremonies, Dave Sweeney, KOIN news meteorologist, and violinist David Klinkenberg. Mr. Klinkenberg has been playing the violin since age four, and has played with such nationally known artists as Rich Mullins and Sixpence None the Richer. The event will also feature guest speakers sharing their compelling stories of coping with and overcoming the darkness of addiction.

About Union Gospel Mission: Union Gospel Mission has been "feeding the hungry and restoring the addict" since 1927. Union Gospel Mission provides meals for the homeless and needy and operates LifeChange, a long-term addiction recovery community. In LifeChange, residents live and work at Union Gospel Mission for two to four years and learn to overcome addiction and build new lives. For more information about Union Gospel Mission and LifeChange contact 503-274-4483, or visit online at www.ugmportland.org.