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Easter Dinner 2009 Recap

April 07, 2009

Orange Day was a hit at Union Gospel Mission this Easter. Over 3,000 traditional Easter meals were served to those in need across Greater Vancouver, as staff and volunteers showed off their orange gear. The BC Lions were onsite, giving their support, while Orange Day's social media campaign raised $23,069.59 dollars for the homeless.
Below are some of the videos and articles that covered UGM's Orange Day over the Easter weekend:

24 Hours: Orange Day at Union Gospel Mission
"Union Gospel Mission goes viral with its Orange Day online campaign to raise money in time for Good Friday."


Vancouver Sun: When money is tight, technical innovation is a bright light - Friday, April 4, 2009
Gillian Shaw, the Vancouver Sun's, new technology writer, talks about resourceful companies who are helping others become more efficient and includes UGM's Orange campaign.

Global TV aired two separate segments covering Easter Dinner at UGM:


 Easter Dinner on Global TV: Second Clip

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