Union Gospel Mission in need of clothing to distribute to homeless
Donations of clothing drop off dramatically  

Portland , OR- Union Gospel Mission’s clothing closet for homeless and needy people has been fairly empty the past two weeks. Usually at least 40 pairs of men’s pants have been available to distribute to people coming to the Mission ’s door in need of clothing. Recently, only 10 pairs have been available.

The top three items needed are men’s pants, undergarments for both men and women and t-shirts.

Jeff Palen, a member of the LifeChange recovery community at Union Gospel Mission manages the clothing distribution said that recently donations of clothing have dropped off significantly.

The clothing donation drop off may be due to the warmer weather. In winter months, donations of critically needed clothing and blankets typically increase.

Clothing donations may be dropped off at Union Gospel Mission at 15 NW Third Avenue in Portland . Donors may also support Union Gospel Mission by making a financial contribution securely online at www.ugmportland.org or contact the Union Gospel Mission at 503-274-4483.

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 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.