Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, November 21, 2012, Page 19, Image 19

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N aim H asan
Worship in Pink for Breast Cancer Health
Worship in Pink ambassadors from Portland’s faith-based community bring awareness to issues o f breast cancer health during a recent gathering at the Legacy
Emanuel Lorenzen Center. A collaboration between Legacy and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the religious leaders raise awareness about breast cancer and the
importance o f early detection by hosting health education activities within their churches and organizations.
A Mission
to Feed
Preparations are underway at
Union Gospel Mission for their an­
nual Thanksgiving meal for the
homeless on Thanksgiving Day,
Nov. 22 from 10a.m.to 2 p.m.
New this year, the mission is ex­
panding their services to reach low-
income families in need with over
300 food boxes distributed through­
out the city.
Union Gospel Mission urgently
needs Thanksgiving canned and
boxed foods, such as boxed stuffing
and instant potatoes, canned yams,
dinner rolls, juice and coffee for the
meal and to put into food boxes.
Donations of food can be dropped
off at Union Gospel Mission at 3
N.W. Third Ave.. To make a finan­
cial gift to support the Thanksgiv­
ing services go to ugmportland.org
or call 503-274-4483.
Volunteers serve meals to
the homeless at Union
Gospel Mission s Thanks­
giving dinner.