A First Step to a Changed Life 

Operation Overcoat is our annual campaign to make sure our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness have the resources they need to survive the winter. Right now, the weather is warm and sunny, but in a few short months, the cold and rain will set in. Starting in mid-October UGM will distribute backpacks with winter gear and a meal to our downtown guests, on our Search + Rescue mobile outreach, and at partner locations with churches and organizations in the metro area. 

Our goal this year is to provide 600 people with a backpack. The backpacks are filled with warm clothing, blankets and hygiene items. Please partner with us to spread the love of Jesus and make this our best Operation Overcoat ever!

WAYS YOU CAN HELP
1. Organize a donation drive at your church, workplace, or school. Our most needed items include pants, new undergarments, sleeping bags, boots, and coats. Drop your items off at Union Gospel Mission at 3 NW Third Avenue. Have questions or want more information? Email Adam Moore at adamm@ugmportland.org

2. Support Operation Overcoat financially. It costs about $29 to serve each person through Operation Overcoat. Consider a special financial gift for Operation Overcoat. You can give online at ugmportland.org/operation-overcoat

3. Volunteer. Help us prepare items for distribution and pack the backpacks; for more information visit ugmportland.org/volunteer

Thanks for partnering with us to help people move off the streets and experience a changed life!

OPERATION OVERCOAT COLLECTION DAY

Saturday, September 30th: 12PM - 2PM

Washington Square Mall - outside and across from Red Robin off of Washington Square Road

We’ll be collecting new and gently used clothing, sleeping bags and much needed winter coats, and boots.