Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store Gets New Hours, Celebrates With 50-Percent-Off Sale

TIGARD, OR — In celebration of newly expanded hours of service, the Union Gospel Mission has invited guests to take advantage of discounted merchandise during a two-hour period Saturday.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 29, all items will be sold at 50 percent off at the Union Gospel Mission (UGC) thrift store, located at 11611 S.W. Pacific Highway in Tigard, near Southwest 74th Avenue. The UGC will also provide refreshments for visitors during the sale.

"People often describe our store as a 'hidden gem' because it's hard to get to and not many people know about it," UGC Executive Director Bill Russell said in a statement. "We have a lot of great items for shoppers and we do have great prices, and our store helps local people overcome addiction and homelessness. We're excited to expand our hours and give more people an opportunity to shop here."

Following this weekend's two-hour sale event, the UGC thrift store's new hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The thrift store will remain closed Sundays and Mondays.

According to UGC officials, revenue taken from the thrift store directly supports the LifeChange recovery program for men, women, and children working to escape homelessness, addiction, and abuse. Additionally, the thrift store itself is used as a job training facility for people in the program.

For more information about the LifeChange recovery program or the Union Gospel Mission, visit www.ugmportland.org, or contact the mission by calling 503-274-4483.

Photo Courtesy: Union Gospel Mission