Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, March 27, 2013, Page 17, Image 17

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Union Gospel Mission volunteers serve meals at the 2012 Easter Brunch for the homeless.
Mission plans
Easter Brunch
Addictions Prevention Support
Allen Tem ple C. M. E. Church
created the R esurrection S ub­
stance Abuse program in 1993 out
o f the need to address the epi­
demic problem o f drug abuse in
the black com m unity and the com ­
munity at large.
The goal of the program is cap­
tured in its motto, "Staying Clean Is
Not Enough." Participants work at
sobriety while also restoring their
person to the fullness of God's cre­
ation.
Resurrection meetings are held
every Friday at 7 p.m. at Community
A.M.E. Zion Church, 3605 E. 13th St.
in Vancouver. For more information
call the church at 360-693-4566 or
brother Reginald Steen at 360-773-
2098.
A NEW SCHOOL IS OPENING!
Emmanuel
Union Gospel Mission is plan­
ning its annual Easter Brunch for
the homeless and people in need on
Sunday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at its downtown location, 3
N.W. Third Ave. The event is free
and open to anyone in need.
The menu has been updated
this year to include Eggs Benedict,
am brosia, orange juice and cof­
fee. Union Gospel will also be pro­
viding hygiene kits to guests at
the Easter event. Last year, be­
tween 700 and 800 m eals were
served.
"It is important to us to host
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special meals on the holidays, like
Easter, so those who are homeless
or in need have an opportunity to
enjoy a meal and some fellowship.
Many who are homeless would oth­
erwise spend Easter alone," said Bill
Russell, executive director of Union
Gospel Mission.
2337 N. Williams Ave.
Portland, Or 97227
503-249-1788
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An affordable education option
fo r families living in North Portland
We invite you to an Open House!
April 6 (Saturday) 10-11:30 AM
April 18 (Thursday) 7-8:30 PM
at the University Park Baptist Church facility
4340 N. Lombard St. Portland 97203
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and superior care o f your loved one ”
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Oregon License CO-3644
Amy S. Terry
Oregon License FS-0395