As the lead singer in an up and coming rock band, Noah was living the Rock ’n Roll dream. “I was having fun, I wasn’t thinking of addiction. Every night was a party for us.”

Dear Union Gospel Mission Family,

I wanted to update you on Jennifer’s story, and tell you about the greatest endorsement of UGM that I’ve ever heard in my 29 year career at the mission.

James struggled with homelessness and addiction, but now he is restoring his relationship with his daughter and giving back to the community.

Union Gospel Mission and The Pongo Fund Care for Homeless Pets

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Bill Russell, Union Gospel Mission's executive director, to be honored with Portland's First Citizen Award.