Union Gospel Mission to Serve Thanksgiving Meal for Thousands

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Union Gospel Mission to Serve Thanksgiving Meal for Thousands

October 7, 2010 ahamedia Leave a comment Go to comments

Union Gospel Mission to Serve Thanksgiving Meal for Thousands

What:

The Union Gospel Mission dining room will be a flurry of activity on Thanksgiving Monday, as UGM guests will be treated to a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. UGM expects to serve some 3,000 people throughout the lower mainland.

When:

Monday, October 11th (Thanksgiving Day); Doors open at 10:00am, meals served at 10:30am until 4:00pm.

Where:

616 East Cordova Street (corner of Cordova and Princess).

Other Locations Served:

New Westminster Drop-in: 33071 Railway Ave (doors open at noon)

Mission Drop-in: 658 Clarkson Street (doors open at noon)

Why:

UGM Senior Chaplain Bruce Curtiss explains that the meal is about more than just providing physical sustenance: “For many of our guests, this is a special time to celebrate and give thanks for what they do have, which is often very little. Over and over, we’ve seen Thanksgiving leading to hope, and hope inspiring courage, and courage – with friends to stand alongside – leading to transformed lives.”

Who – About UGM:

Union Gospel Mission has been reaching hungry, hurting, and homeless men, women, youth, and children for nearly 70 years. Through its 8 locations in Metro Vancouver and the city of Mission, UGM provides counseling, education, safe housing, and alcohol and drug recovery to those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. The heart of the mission is to demonstrate God’s transforming love, ease the burden of the most vulnerable, rebuild the lives of the broken, and offer dignity to those who feel cast aside. UGM is a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions. To find out more, visit http://www.ugm.ca.