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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 2018)
November 21, 2018 Page 5 Serving for Thanksgiving Union Gospel Mission is reaching out to make Thanksgiv- ing a happy occasion for all. The downtown mission plans to serve over 800 meals for the homeless, low income or anyone in need on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. at 15 N.W. Third Ave. The meals are served in a large heated tent in front of the mission. Guests will also enjoy live music and receive a gift bag with hand warmers, a first aid kit, hygiene items, and a blanket. New this year will be a resource table with staff and volunteers ready to help guests connect to community re- sources. In addition to turkey, the menu includes real mashed potatoes, stuffing and fresh candied yams, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pies with whipped cream, dinner rolls with butter and coffee. This mission can still use dona- tions. Turkey and coffee donations can be dropped off at 3 NW Third Ave. Financial donations can be made online at ugmportland.org or by mailing a check to the Union Food baskets packed by volunteers at the Union Gospel Mission provide local families a turkey and Gospel Mission at 3 N.W. Third all the fixings for Thanksgiving. More than 800 meals will also be served in person at the downtown Ave., Portland, OR 97209. mission on Thanksgiving Day. Kenton Community Thanksgiving All are welcome to celebrate Thanksgiving and enjoy a free holiday meal when Celebration Tabernacle in the Kenton Neigh- borhood opens its doors for its annual Thanksgiving Day Feast- ival, Thursday, Nov. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. The holiday event is spon- sored by the local community uplift organization Proper USA with partners at Po’Shines Café de la Soul, Celebration Taberna- cle and local Kenton neighbors. Residents of any race, class, eth- nicity, gender, sexual identity, ability, nation of origin, age, and religion are welcome. Chef James Bradley and the Po’Shines team are creating a fresh, high-quality menu fea- turing traditional Thanksgiving favorites and innovative new dishes. There will also be music, entertainment, and kids’ activi- ties, an inclusive community ex- perience. “We jump at opportunities like this,” says Chef Bradley, “The more we can get people working together, talking together…and even eating together, the stron- ger we are as a community.” Proper depends on neighbors to support its mission of uniting community across all lines. Do- nations are always encouraged. For more information or to make a donation or volunteer, visit properusa.org. A Thanksgiving meal and entertainment draws folks to Celebration Tabernacle in the Kenton Neighborhood. The free annual and open to all Proper USA Thanksgiving event returns this Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22 from noon to 4 p.m.
